The overwhelming success of Genshin Impact, a Chinese anime-style mobile game, has implications for future U.S. competitiveness in the gaming industry and potentially beyond. China Studies research associate Brandon Zheng explains. Continue Reading
The war in Ukraine is many things, including an egregious act of Russian aggression and a tragedy for the Ukrainian people. But the war also marks a decisive moment for global politics, most obviously in the case of European security architecture, and also in terms of the Far East. Both cases are of particular concern for the United States. Continue Reading
Can either side find a way out of the war in Ukraine? What was it all for? Read more to find out. Continue Reading
A series of brazen retail crimes across the country have prompted calls for policy reforms to protect retailers and consumers alike. Continue Reading
Mexico’s president Andrés Manuel López Obrador recently lost a major congressional vote in his bid to limit private investment in the country’s electricity sector. Although López Obrador cannot run for election again, the vote represents a stand against his vision for Mexico — and sets the stage for the 2024 presidential election, which may be much more competitive than many suspected just a few months ago. Continue Reading
Many Americans aren’t saving enough for retirement. A bill pending in Congress aims to help by creating more retirement savings options for longer periods of time. Joyce Beebe explains the ins and outs of the Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2022. Continue Reading
In Nov. 2021, President Biden touted the robust growth of small businesses in the U.S. As 2022 moves forward, how does this square with data on business growth over the two years since the pandemic began, particularly in Texas? Continue Reading