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China's influence in Latin America is on the rise. AidData research reveals that China has funneled $286.1B into projects across the region, from metro lines to hydroelectric dams. Read more about this global dynamic 👉 ow.ly/JALS50Ue9nK.

GRI has had an immensely successful fall semester, and we are so grateful! We held nearly 50 events in a three month span. From scholastic opportunities to social hours, GRI's impact has been felt throughout the community. Happy Thanksgiving! 🍁💛🍂

Smart essay by the student-faculty team of Michelle Ngo and @Nara_Sritharan. If interested in South China Sea, Philippines-China, strategic communication, or the role of journalists in policy, then this is for you. William & Mary Global Research Institute, AidData, William & Mary inkstickmedia.com/the-medias-hig…

Don't forget to join us this Thursday for a keynote presentation ahead of the third annual Gates Forum! Please RSVP online: go.wm.edu/8mbGHv.

How do great powers step back without stepping aside? Explore the strategic dynamics of retrenchment and its global ripple effects. Read insights by GRI post-doc Moritz S. Graefrath here: ow.ly/5US150UkevY.

Exciting news! Ryan A. Musto, GRI’s Director of Forums & Research Initiatives, is set to speak at the UN. He will present on “Strengthening Nuclear-Weapon Free Zones: Enhancing Regional Stability and Global Security.” Congratulations, Ryan, on this remarkable opportunity!

Nice to see this in print in Journal of Urban Economics! How do official Chinese-funded infrastructure projects diffuse economic activity in developing countries? Strongest effects in least-developed regions and near cities. 1/2 sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

Last week, GRI hosted the 3rd annual Gates Forum, led by W&M Chancellor Robert M. Gates. Focused on U.S. sanctions and economic statecraft, it brought together leaders across sectors. A report on bipartisan policy options is coming soon. Learn more: ow.ly/iJqu50Uq7WH.

New research led by GRI Affiliate Zach Conrad supported by IAFNS reveals a gap between reported and actual adherence to low-carb and low-fat diets. 🍽️ Explore the findings on diet trends and measurement accuracy 👉 ow.ly/WTFP50UufUU.

Proud to see our very own Ryan A. Musto contribute his expertise as a speaker at the recent Nuclear Discussion Forum. His insights continue to shape global conversations. 🌎 Read about the forum here: ow.ly/M9lk50UviyJ.

Leading 15 awesome undergraduate students in Global Scholars Program at William & Mary William & Mary Global Research Institute to Beijing🇨🇳over the past nine days is an experience I will cherish forever. Highlights included inspiring meetings with 🇺🇸Ambassador Nicholas Burns & Ambassador Karl Eikenberry!

Join us in two weeks for our first book launch of the semester: Britain and the International Civil Service by Amy Limoncelli!

📢 New #PowerPlaybook report released by AidData shows how #Beijing finances projects involving the #CriticalMinerals—copper, cobalt, nickel, lithium, and rare earth elements—needed for the world’s clean energy transition. Get the research here 👉aiddata.org/china-transiti….

📣 We're hiring! GRI is looking for a motivated team player to spearhead our fundraising efforts. Applicants should have fundraising experience and should work proficiently with databases, spreadsheets, and Blackbaud CRM. Learn more & apply by 2/5 👉 ow.ly/rRCg50UQBwE!

An article by Moritz S. Graefrath in Lawfare discusses the recent German election and highlights how Friedrich Merz's emphasis on strengthening European security could reshape relations, especially in light of recent U.S. political rhetoric. Read more 👉 ow.ly/5ZAL50VbhNq.

✉️ You're invited! AidData at William & Mary Global Research Institute is hosting an #event *next Wednesday* in D.C., on "How Can #IndoPacific Countries Bargain for Better Deals with #Development Partners?" aiddata.org/events/how-can…

En el marco de la audiencia sobre la influencia de China en la región, desde su expertís, Samantha Custer señala las líneas de esfuerzo para acrecentar la relación de Taiwán con nuevos aliados y afianzar los existentes. #EEUU #China #Taiwan

GRI fellow Moritz Graefrath examines the U.S. military presence in Europe post-WWII, not just for peace, but also to prevent a power vacuum. Today, Europe can manage its own security. Is it time to retrench? Read more 👉 link in bio.

Read now! 🌍 AidData’s Kunwar Singh & Sayedeh Sara Sayedi map changes in Lesotho’s surface water using satellite data & machine learning. Their findings support the development of smarter water policies across Sub-Saharan Africa. 🔗 Read more: ow.ly/I8Ty50Whc9L

🌍 How is Trump’s second term shaping U.S. foreign policy? GRI’s Mike Tierney shares insights in Foreign Policy’s expert poll on alliances, global governance, and America’s international role. 🔗 ow.ly/aP2x50WhcoM