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education2 years ago•3 min saved

US Universities Face Funding Cuts for Failing to Address Antisemitism and Islamophobia

Over 200 US universities, including prestigious institutions such as Carnegie Mellon, Cornell, Harvard, and MIT, have allegedly received $13 billion in "undocumented contributions from foreign governments," with a significant portion coming from authoritarian regimes like Qatar, Saudi Arabia, China, and the UAE. The funds were not recorded with the US Department of Education between 2014 and 2019. Qatar was the largest donor, contributing $2.7 billion, followed by England with $1.4 billion. The report raises concerns about the potential harm to democratic norms and highlights incidents of antisemitism on campuses during the period covered by the donations.

via New York Post |

#antisemitism #authoritarian-regimes #education

economics2 years ago•2 min saved

"Authoritarian Regimes: China's Economy Spiraling Downward"

China's economy is experiencing a prolonged period of sluggishness, akin to "economic long COVID," according to Adam Posen, president of the Peterson Institute for International Economics. The country's post-COVID rebound has been lackluster, with growth in manufacturing, consumption, exports, and investments dropping off significantly. Posen argues that China's economic development follows a predictable pattern seen in other authoritarian regimes, where initial growth is followed by increasing government intervention, leading to a decline in growth. President Xi Jinping's extreme response to COVID has further stifled the economy, as people hoard cash and remain wary of further disruptions. Despite China's economic woes, it may not necessarily benefit its rivals, as its growth may not help revive global demand in the event of another recession.

via Business Insider|

#authoritarian-regimes #china #covid-19