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Russia in Action, Short of War

Western countries and organizations need to work more quickly and coordinate better to offset Russia's capabilities, aggressiveness and success. Responding to Russia's hostile influence involves predicting Russia's targets, identifying the tools it is likely to use, and then playing the long game rather than focusing on near-term events.
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Iranian Domestic Issues Could Challenge the Nuclear Deal

The Iran nuclear agreement has proven successful so far, but challenges from within Iran may emerge. The deal could be affected by factional divisions in Iran, the May 19 election, the death of the supreme leader, or heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran.
Education Reform

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Going Forward, Looking Back: Lessons from School Improvement Grants

The Every Student Succeeds Act takes effect this fall, returning significant power to states and local districts to set goals and prescribe strategies to lift achievement. As schools finalize their plans under the new law, they can learn from the shortcomings of School Improvement Grants.
Special Operations Forces

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SOF's Evolving Role: Warfare 'By, With, and Through' Local Forces

U.S. special operations forces are not providing the muscle of the frontline combat troops fighting ISIS in Iraq and Syria. Instead, they are providing meaningful support to the various indigenous forces. If they succeed, this model could become a standard option in the U.S. military playbook.
France

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Macron's Fractious France

Right-wing nationalism is rising in Europe, but Emmanuel Macron's election in France shows that support remains for liberal-democracy and the European Union. But the struggle over France's future is far from over and Macron will need to tackle his country's economic problems head-on.
Suicide

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Is Suicide Preventable? Insights from Research

Conventional wisdom about suicide prevention suggests that one just needs to know what warning signs to look for. But that's not the case.
Counterterrorism

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The U.S. Strategy to Defeat the Islamic State Needs an Overhaul

A broader strategy to beat the Islamic State should address the conditions that allowed the group to emerge and thrive. A long-term commitment is required to establish legitimate governance in Iraq and Syria and reconcile the disenfranchised Sunni Arab populations with their governments.
Food Supply Security

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A New Ugandan Cuisine: Showcasing Superfood Qualities of Millet and Sorghum

The results of a series of cooking contests in Uganda to promote the use of drought-tolerant, nutritious traditional grains—millet and sorghum—signal that a new food trend may be on the horizon.
Chemical Weapons and Warfare

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Regional Action Needed to Prevent Syrian Chemical Attacks

Action must be taken to deter future use of chemical weapons. Regional leaders could call for the International Criminal Court to indict Assad for war crimes. Also, borders with Syria could be sealed to prevent any of the remaining stocks from leaving the country.

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Mali is worse than ever. I'm very pessimistic. I put the blame on the Malian state, which needs to be in crisis mode. Yet as far as I can tell, it appears to be carrying on as if nothing bad was happening...
Michael Shurkin

Senior Political Scientist
Source: New York Times
By failing to evolve U.S. defenses against cyber-exploitation, adversaries could gain increased advantage as they develop new ways to overcome existing approaches.
Elizabeth M. Bartels

Assistant Policy Researcher
Source: Divergent Options
The biggest threat to the U.S. is government collapse in Afghanistan. If that happens, there is a likelihood of a multiparty civil war, and the countryside will be open to anyone who wants to plant a terrorist flag there.
S. Rebecca Zimmerman

Policy Researcher
Source: The Daily Signal
Contractors definitely do impact how we fight wars and the decisions that are made about war making.
Martha Dunigan

Senior Political Scientist
Source: WBUR-FM
Luckily, ESSA grants states and districts substantially greater freedom than under the previous law to shape their school improvement strategies. For example, school improvement grants under ESSA Title I can run for four years and include a planning year, unlike the original SIG grants.
Rebecca Herman

Senior Policy Researcher
Source: The Hill

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Is Suicide Preventable? Insights from Research

The U.S. Strategy to Defeat the Islamic State Needs an Overhaul

A New Ugandan Cuisine: Showcasing Superfood Qualities of Millet and Sorghum

Regional Action Needed to Prevent Syrian Chemical Attacks

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