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“The Week That Changed The World” and The Strategic Triangle
No full textThis paper is a historiography which examines historiography surrounding Nixon's visit to China. This paper discusses the dominate narrative regarding why Nixon pursued a visit to China. This essay also covers why Mao and China were welcoming to American politicians following the political freeze that had rised after the Korean War. The first reason being the Sino-Soviet split, the second being the divides produced by factionalism in China
Lebanese Higher Education and the Labor Market: A Marriage or a Divorce?
No full textLebanon suffers from political stagnation, social discontent, and economic collapse. Mismatch between educational choices and labor market needs persists, causing brain drain and high unemployment among university graduates. With a service-oriented market, primarily small and medium enterprises with low job creation prospects, and employer dissatisfaction with university graduates’ skills, the situation for graduates is difficult. This article aims to assess the link between higher education and the labor market amid political and economic instability
Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education: Lessons from Chile and Mexico
No full textArtificial intelligence is transforming higher education in Latin America, with Chile and Mexico leading in AI design and implementation. This article examines pioneering AI initiatives at two universities: the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, and the Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education. Their experiences offer valuable insights and frameworks for AI integration in higher education across the Global South and emerging economies
Exam Crazy: India and the World
No full textHigh-stakes entry examinations for higher education are common worldwide. Recent testing scandals have brought some of the problems related to these tests to the global spotlight. The ubiquitous Chinese gaokao university entrance test is well known, but India’s plethora of tests for entry into many academic institutions and jobs is also important. Recent testing scandals have created problems in India and beyond
Binational Universities: Platforms for Cross-Border Academic and Economic Development
No full textBinational universities are a form of transnational education formed through bilateral agreements between governments, combining the educational systems of two countries. Unlike international branch campuses, they are entirely new institutions aimed at promoting cross-border collaboration, academic innovation, research, and economic development. Despite challenges related to governance and funding, binational universities are a promising model for fostering international cooperation and addressing global issues through collaborative efforts
2024 Nobels: The Anglosphere Dominates, as Do Male Winners
No full textThe 2024 Nobel prizes reflect several trends. This year, more than usual, top universities in the English-speaking world dominated the prizes, and all of the awardees were male. Artificial intelligence was recognized in two of the awards, as was economic inequality (for the second time in two years). A private sector company was home to joint winners, perhaps reflecting a new trend
