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Traditions are more important than violence when rebel forces govern in the Middle East Jan. 28, 2021 2:58 PM

New research explains why the Kurds in Syria and Hamas in Gaza have stayed in power, while ISIS lost their legitimacy and rule in Iraq.
The indispensable WeChat app facilitates better health care in China Nov. 13, 2020 9:15 AM

In China, where everyone uses WeChat to book taxis and chat with friends, doctors can diagnose with advice from across the globe. Meanwhile, the Communist Party is watching.
Science fiction about the future may provide solutions to today’s crises Apr. 20, 2020 2:21 PM

Pandemics, mass surveillance and natural disasters are popular topics in science fiction. The stories can inspire creative solutions to the challenges we face today, according to Bodhisattva Chattopadhyay.