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            China Is Encircling Taiwan and Dropping Bombs Near Its Coast“Having this visit, even though it is largely symbolic and performative and doesn’t necessarily make Taiwan safer, can be seen as a small step toward normalization, for Taiwan to conduct a diplomatic practice like any other nation in the world,” said James Lin, a faculty member of the Jackson School of International Studies. 
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            New faculty books: Threats to US democracy, early history of gay rights, and moreFederalism, queer history, the impact of the Russian Revolution on Jewish communities, and the evolution of Filipinx American studies are among the subjects of recent and upcoming books by UW faculty.
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            Q&A: New book from UW professor examines history, consequences of fifth columnsA new book co-edited by Scott Radnitz, associate professor in the University of Washington Jackson School of International Studies, features original papers on the roots and implications of the politics surrounding real and imagined fifth columns.
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            Film from UW professors explores a tree poacher, a wildfire and a complicated storyA few years ago, a tree poacher named Justin Wilke was charged with starting a forest fire while trying to steal a tree. The new documentary "The Maple Cutter" takes a deeper look. The UW's Lynn Thomas, professor of history, and Daniel Hoffman, professor of anthropology and of international studies, are interviewed. 
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            Lessons from BollywoodProfessor Anand Yang grew up on Bollywood films. Now he uses this popular entertainment to teach colonial Indian history. 
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            Charting change in the U District through one of its most beloved restaurantsTaso Lagos, a lecturer in international studies, explores his new book and the influence that the U District Continental Restaurant had on generations of Seattlites. 
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            3 questions about Russia's invasion of Ukraine answeredJohn Koenig, a lecturer in international studies, explains why the recent conflict is extremely unlikely to lead to a direct military engagement with the U.S. 
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            Ukraine is winning the information war against RussiaScott Radnitz, associate professor of international studies, explains the importance of morale and popular opinion in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. 
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            What Americans Should Do to Prepare for Russian CyberattacksJessica Beyer, co-leader of the Cybersecurity Initiative in the UW Jackson School of International Studies, explains how Americans may feel the effect of Russian cyberattacks. 
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            What are false flag attacks – and did Russia stage any to claim justification for invading Ukraine?Scott Radnitz, associate professor of international studies, discusses false flag attacks and how the concept may apply to the recent conflict in Ukraine. 
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            ‘It’s just terrifying to hear the news every day’: Ukrainians in Seattle fear for their homelandScott Radnitz, associate professor of international studies; Sofiia Fedzhora, a Fulbright foreign language teaching assistant; and Sasha Senderovich, assistant professor of Slavic languages and literatures, are quoted in this article about how Ukrainians in Seattle are reacting to the invasion of Ukraine. 
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            Beijing Olympics may get points for boosting China’s international reputation, but Games are definitely gold for Xi Jinping’s standing at homeDavid Bachman, professor of international studies, explains why the most important part of the Beijing Olympics may be increasing Xi Jinping's reputation domestically. 
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            Here’s what to know about the Russia-Ukraine conflictScott Radnitz, associate professor of international studies, discusses the causes and potential outcomes of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. 
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            Adventures in CybersecurityStudents in the Jackson School of International Studies delve into cybersecurity policy and its societal implications. 
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            Celebrating Hispanic Heritage MonthCelebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month this September 15 through October 15 by exploring work by College of Arts & Sciences faculty, students and alumni.