AbstractBackgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic presents unprecedented challenge for global public health systems and exacerbates existing health disparities. Epidemiological evidence suggested a potential linkage between particulate and gaseous pollutants and COVID-19 mortality. We aime...

AbstractThis chapter reviews the growth of Chinese economic activity in Uganda and presents findings from a field study involving ten Chinese industrial parks in Uganda, as well as interviews with Chinese businesses operating in that country and locals. Significant within the stu...

The annual session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York is an important diplomatic event. It brings together world leaders and diplomats from the member countries. Issues ranging from global peace and security to human rights violations and climate catastrophes are ...

Shortly after Argentina’s primary election in August, when the far-right candidate Javier Milei’s victory sent shock waves through the political system, I had my annual call with an old schoolmate. After a brief talk about his mother’s health and holiday plans, we delved into ...

The adoption of a recommendation on critical technology areas for the European Unions economic security, for further risk assessment with EU member states by the European Commission on Oct 3, is seen by many as a concrete move by the EU to de-risk its economy from Chinas.The EU h...