Analysis: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 21, 2025.
MIL-OSI Global: Independence Hall, Gettysburg and – Epcot? How Reagan helped elevate Disney to America’s roster of honored patriotic sites
Source: The Conversation – USA – By Bethanee Bemis, Museum Specialist, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution First lady Nancy Reagan kisses Mickey Mouse as President Ronald Reagan and Minnie Mouse watch 20 bands marching in the unofficial inaugural parade at Disney’s Epcot Center on Memorial Day, May 27, 1985. Bettmann/Getty Images A presidential […]
MIL-OSI Global: The Coin by Palestinian writer Yasmin Zaher wins the Dylan Thomas Prize – an expert from the judging panel explains why
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Daniel G. Williams, Professor of English Literature, Swansea University Yasmin Zaher’s remarkable novel The Coin has won the Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize for writers under the age of 40. This is not a story that begins at the beginning. Instead, its narrator starts with dirt and an […]
MIL-OSI Global: Why do protestors use disruptive, confrontational tactics? New research shows they’re not just a last resort
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Mete Sefa Uysal, Lecturer in Social & Political Psychology, University of Exeter HJBC/Shutterstock Public protests are on the rise globally, from climate marches and university occupations to roadblocks and mass political demonstrations. These actions may sometimes include confrontational tactics such as civil disobedience, disruption and, at times, violent […]
MIL-OSI Global: After another call with Putin, it looks like Trump has abandoned efforts to mediate peace in Ukraine
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Stefan Wolff, Professor of International Security, University of Birmingham After a two-hour phone call with Russian leader Vladimir Putin on May 19, US president Donald Trump took to social media to declare that Russia and Ukraine will “immediately start negotiations” towards a ceasefire and an end to the […]
MIL-OSI Global: Labour governments have always struggled with immigration – here’s what Keir Starmer could learn from them
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Erica Consterdine, Senior Lecturer in Public Policy, Lancaster University The government has outlined its plans to reduce net migration to the UK. The proposals are generally restrictive: scrapping social care visas, tightening work visas, longer residency requirements, tougher English tests and restructuring student visas. While Reform’s recent success […]
MIL-OSI Global: How mindfulness therapy could help those left behind by depression treatment
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Thorsten Barnhofer, Professor of Clinical Psychology, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, School of Psychology, University of Surrey Yuri A/PeopleImages.com/Shutterstock For some people, depression is like an unwanted guest who moves in and refuses to leave. Even with therapy and medication, the heavy fog of low mood, exhaustion […]
MIL-OSI Global: Meta’s Community Notes program is promising, but needs to prioritize transparency
Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Sameer Borwankar, Assistant Professor of Information Systems, McGill University Meta has changed its approach to fact-checking, moving away from platform-controlled moderation. (Shutterstock) Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, has more than 3.35 billion combined monthly active users. Recently, Meta has changed its approach to fact-checking […]
MIL-OSI Global: International Booker prize 2025: six experts review the shortlisted novels
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Helen Vassallo, Associate Professor of French and Translation, University of Exeter From a longlist of 13, six novels have been shortlisted for the 2025 International Booker prize. Our academics review the finalists ahead of the announcement of the winner on May 20. Under the Eye of the Big […]
MIL-OSI Global: In ‘Paying For It,’ ex-lovers reimagine friendship, family and the meaning of sex work
Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Ummni Khan, Associate Professor, Department of Law and Legal Studies, Carleton University Emily Lê and Daniel Beirne star in the film that sees director and multidisciplinary artist Sook-Lin Yee adapt the graphic memoir of her ex-lover, Chester Brown, for the screen. (Wilding Pictures & Hawkeye Pictures) The film […]
MIL-OSI Global: The Coin by Palestinian writer Yasmin Zaher wins the 20th Dylan Thomas Prize – an expert from the judging panel explains why
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Daniel G. Williams, Professor of English Literature, Swansea University Yasmin Zaher’s remarkable novel The Coin has won the 20th International Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize for writers under the age of 40. This is not a story that begins at the beginning. Instead, its narrator starts with dirt […]
MIL-OSI Global: How to tackle new strains of potato blight and avoid another great famine
Source: The Conversation – UK – By David O’Connor, Associate Professor, School of Chemical Sciences, Dublin City University A new aggressive potato blight strain was detected in Wales and eastern Scotland earlier this year. The strain, identified as EU 46, can withstand certain fungicides, making it harder to control. It serves as a stark reminder […]
MIL-OSI Global: The DIY guide to checking how well you’re ageing
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Marco Arkesteijn, Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Biomechanics, Aberystwyth University Ground Picture/Shutterstock A few years ago, a social media trend challenged people to see if they could stand up from the floor without using their hands. Now, it’s all about how long you can balance on one leg […]
MIL-OSI Global: The UK might have accepted the idea of youth mobility with the EU, but it’s not happening any time soon
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Simon Usherwood, Professor of Politics & International Studies, The Open University View Apart/Shutterstock The language might be dry, but the political shift is significant. Monday’s summit between the UK and EU leaders in London resulted in an acknowledgement of the “mutual interest to deepen our people-to-people ties, particularly […]
MIL-OSI Global: Is this bad for my health? Kenyan study tests three types of warning labels on food
Source: The Conversation – Africa – By Shukri F. Mohamed, Research Scientist, African Population and Health Research Center Diet-related health conditions, such as diabetes, hypertension and obesity, are on the rise in Kenya, putting immense strain on already over-stretched public health systems. These conditions are often driven by high intake of sugars, salts and unhealthy […]
MIL-OSI Global: Armed groups are invading Benin’s forest reserves. Why and what to do about it
Source: The Conversation – Africa – By Papa Sow, Senior Researcher, The Nordic Africa Institute Benin’s Pendjari Biosphere Reserve, also called Pendjari National Park, and its surroundings have been targeted by non-state armed groups since 2019. Pendjari National Park, which covers approximately 4,800km², is one of five protected areas in Benin and is one of […]
MIL-OSI Global: Do photons wear out? An astrophysicist explains light’s ability to travel vast cosmic distances without losing energy
Source: The Conversation – USA – By Jarred Roberts, Project Scientist, University of California, San Diego Light, whether from a star or your flashlight, travels at 186,000 miles per second. Artur Debat/Moment via Getty Images My telescope, set up for astrophotography in my light-polluted San Diego backyard, was pointed at a galaxy unfathomably far from […]
MIL-OSI Global: The one-size-fits-all diversity training model is broken – here’s a better alternative
Source: The Conversation – USA – By Radostina Purvanova, Professor of Management and Organizational Leadership, Drake University Diversity training is more effective when it’s personalized, according to my new research in the peer-reviewed journal Applied Psychology. As a professor of management, I partnered with Andrew Bryant, who studies social marketing, to develop an algorithm that […]
MIL-OSI Global: Nonprofit news media leaders are struggling to stop leaning on the foundations that say they should branch out more
Source: The Conversation – USA – By Katherine Fink, Associate Professor of Media, Communications, and Visual Arts, Pace University If the basket falls, at least there are some other eggs on hand that might not break. Iryna Veklich/Moment via Getty Images You’ve probably heard the adage about not putting all your eggs in one basket. […]
MIL-Evening Report: Culture at the core: examining journalism values in the Pacific
ANALYSIS: By Birte Leonhardt, Folker Hanusch and Shailendra B. Singh The role of journalism in society is shaped not only by professional norms but also by deeply held cultural values. This is particularly evident in the Pacific Islands region, where journalists operate in media environments that are often small, tight-knit and embedded within traditional communities. […]
MIL-OSI Global: How 3D printing is personalizing health care
Source: The Conversation – USA – By Anne Schmitz, Associate Professor of Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Stout A girl, wearing her prosthetic hands, walks to school in Uruguay. AP Photo/Matilde Campodonico Three-dimensional printing is transforming medical care, letting the health care field shift from mass-produced solutions to customized treatments tailored to each patient’s needs. For instance, […]