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As early as 2014, after the fall of Mosul, maps of ISIS showing a desire to take over South Asia started to appear on social media. But how far has that borne fruit? Or has it always been more of an ill-conceived chimera? One of the shortcomings of our understanding of ISIS in India-and indeed...

From the son of legendary civil rights organizer Robert P. Moses: a brilliant, unflinching memoir about becoming Black in America that interweaves voices from 3 generations of the Moses family "Omo Moses has written an epic reaffirmation of Black diasporic life and a clarion call for justice...

For close to a decade, the US government has been preoccupied with the threat of China, fearing that the country will "eat our lunch," in the words of Joe Biden. The United States has crafted its foreign and domestic policy to help constrain China's military power and economic growth. Van Jackson and Michael Brenes argue that great-power competition with China is misguided and vastly underestimates the costs and risks that geopolitical rivalry poses to economic prosperity, the quality of democracy, and, ultimately, global stability.

Discover a groundbreaking vision for how to unlock America’s full potential for greatness from one of the country’s foremost conservative leaders: David McCormick, the former CEO of Bridgewater Associates. It’s easy to be pessimistic about the state of our country these days, but as...

The Oath Keepers first made a name for themselves with the infamous Bundy Ranch standoff in 2014. They have continued through to the US Capitol insurrection in early 2021. The Oath Keepers—including many former military members—have become one of the largest anti-government extremist groups in the United States, labeled one of the most dangerous domestic terror threats by the FBI.

Peril and Promise: The Challenge of Climate Change is a special WLIW-FM half-hour program focusing on the unique challenges and choices confronting eastern Long Island. A reporting initiative from the WNET Group, the program is hosted by veteran journalist and Planet Forward creator, Frank Sesno.  Together with a panel of experts and local officials, he explores the effects climate change is already having on eastern Long Island, what communities are doing about it now, the challenges ahead, and what citizens can do to engage and take action.

Marie, Guillaume, Séindé, Eda et Johan ont entre 17 et 25 ans; ils et elles font partie de cette génération qui n’accepte pas la fatalité tragique de nos lendemains et qui a décidé de la combattre. Ils sont cinq, ils sont jeunes et ils dédient leurs vies à sauver la planète. Ils sont éco-délégués au lycée, engagés dans un parti, activistes de terrain, étudiants, activistes, porte-paroles de collectifs, influenceurs écolo, documentaristes... Ils sont militants, et ils sont la saison 2 du Péril Jeune.Sur six épisodes Manel Eddaouidi, va à la rencontre de cette jeunesse qui...

"Perils of Climate Change Could Swamp Coastal Real Estate" is from the November 24, 2016 United States section of The New York Times. It was written by Ian Urbina and narrated by Caroline Miller."

Landmarks Across the World in Potential Peril and Efforts to Preserve Them Throughout history, landmarks have stood as testaments to human ingenuity, creativity, and cultural heritage. These iconic structures, from ancient pyramids to towering cathedrals, are often woven into the fabric of a city's identity, shaping its skyline and inspiring awe among visitors. However, many of these landmarks face threats from natural disasters, human activities, and environmental factors, putting their preservation at risk. Natural Disasters Landmarks located in seismically active regions, such as the ...

In Extreme Cities, Ashley Dawson argues that cities are ground zero for climate change, contributing the lion's share of carbon to the atmosphere, while also lying on the frontlines of rising sea levels. Today, the majority of the world's megacities are located in coastal zones, yet few of them are adequately prepared for the floods that will increasingly menace their shores. Instead, most continue to develop luxury waterfront condos for the elite and industrial facilities for corporations. These not only intensify carbon emissions, but also place coastal residents at greater risk.

Penguin presents the unabridged downloadable audiobook edition of The Econocracy by Joe Earle, Cahal Moran and Zach Ward-Perkins, read by Jonathan Keeble. A century ago, the idea of 'the economy' didn't exist. Now economics is the supreme ideology of our time, with its own rules and language...

"Abuses of Young Refugees in Denmark Reflect Perils Across Europe" is from the December 19, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Martin Selsoe Sorensen and narrated by Caroline Miller.

"U.N. Warns of Starvation Peril in Rebel Side of Aleppo" is from the November 10, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Rick Gladstone and narrated by Kristi Burns.