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Modern Diplomacy
Russia with an anti-Western confrontation approach goes after African leaders
In an article published in Foreign Affairs, politics professor and China-Africa relations expert Lina Benabdallah, noted that Beijing began to invest in Africa as part of a project called the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). By 2021, 39 African countries had joined the BRI. “When Beijing approaches negotiations with African countries, it is looking to them as partners with whom it can expand business opportunities, rather than as charity cases,” she said.
December 24, 2022
Marketing Podcast Network: Uncorking a Story
Getting weird, with Eric G. Wilson
Thomas H. Pritchard Professor of English Eric Wilson teaches creative writing and British Romantic poetry. He recently joined the Uncorking a Story podcast to talk about his career and latest book, “How to Be Weird: An Off-Kilter Guide to Living a One-of-a-Kind Life.”
December 23, 2022
Mongabay
The Netherlands decides to stop paying subsidies to untruthful biomass firms
Activists have pressed hard for years to put a biomass discussion on the agenda at annual UN climate summits, to no avail, but are encouraged by events in The Netherlands and Australia. They say they remain hopeful that actions by policymakers will soon match growing public opposition to using forest wood for energy in a climate crisis, writes journalism professor Justin Catanoso.
December 23, 2022
Nature
Discovery of endogenous nitroxyl as a new redox player in Arabidopsis thaliana
Nitroxyl (HNO) is the one-electron reduced and protonated congener of nitric oxide (•NO), owning a distinct chemical profile. Based on real-time detection, we demonstrate that HNO is endogenously formed in Arabidopsis.
December 23, 2022
The Central Virginian
Fewer gifts this year? Give kids more love
Parents hit hard by the struggling economy might wonder how to explain to their children why there aren’t as many presents under the tree this year. “The problem is, we often express love through gifts,” said psychology professor Christy Buchanan, who studies parent-child relationships and teaches courses on effective parent-child relations. “We worry they won’t feel loved if we don’t provide material things.”
December 22, 2022
Atlantic Council
China-Global South Relations with Lina Benabdallah
Key takeaways in this podcast with politics professor Lina Benabdallah include an overview of China’s influence on the Global South, the different perspectives of China between Western and Global South countries, and the position of Africans in U.S.-China competition
December 21, 2022
Yes! Weekly
Literary Bound: Friends make it their mission to give new life to old books
What started off as a creative Christmas gift has grown into an enterprise between friends binding them, and their customers’ love of books, together. Diana Goldstein and Rosalind Tedford met at Wake Forest University where they were undergraduate roommates. Tedford was born and raised in Winston-Salem and works at the University’s library as a research librarian.
December 21, 2022
U.S. News & World Report
4 questions to ask yourself before applying to B-School
An MBA is a significant commitment that requires time, money and energy. Even part-time programs may be more intensive than people expect, said Kevin Bender, executive director for MBA enrollment management and recruiting at Wake Forest’s School of Business. “It’s important to understand the time commitment required.”
December 19, 2022
Cultured Magazine
Karen Wong and Derek Wiggins design a better blueprint for the art world
ArtCities, a program that delves into American locales in order to spotlight overlooked artists, debuted with the first regional initiative focused on Winston-Salem and Greensboro. “We know the art world cares about five art schools,” founder Karen Wong explains. “But there are almost 300 art departments across the country.” In collaboration with Wake the Arts, the North Carolina edition of ArtCities features artists Krystal Hart, Ashley Johnson, Lakea Shepard, Mariam Aziza Stephan, and Antoine Williams.
December 19, 2022
Forbes
Haters hate, but why? A new book explores haters and their motives
Law professor and psychologist Gregory S. Parks has penned a new book titled “Haters.” In his book, he traces the development of hate as it relates to jealousy and envy. Parks explores who haters are, what motivates them, and most importantly how to navigate them.
December 19, 2022
The Good Men Project
Tips for dealing with the unexpected stresses of the holidays
“The holidays come with many invitations and expectations from family, friends, and co-workers,” said Allison Forti, associate teaching professor and associate director of Wake Forest’s Department of Counseling Online Programs. “Say no to everything unless you have a healthy reason to say yes. In other words, only say yes to things that are good for you. Setting healthy boundaries can alleviate unnecessary stress.”
December 17, 2022
Winston-Salem Journal
Sid Shapiro and Ajulo Othow: Clean, affordable electricity for all
In this guest column, law professor Sid Shapiro and Ajulo Othow, founder and CEO of EnerWealth Solutions, write that North Carolina “is responsible for ensuring a reliable electrical system for all, but an unaffordable system is hardly reliable. The state has an opportunity now to make electricity clean and affordable for all as we go forward. It should do so.” Shapiro and Othow are leaders in the Center for Progressive Reform’s Campaign for Energy Justice in North Carolina.
December 16, 2022