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Data Breaches Could Cause Users to Opt Out of Sharing Personal Data. Then What?
As tech-based systems have become all but indispensable, many institutions might assume user data will be reliable, meaningful and, most of all, plentiful. But what if this data became unreliable, meaningless or even scarce?
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies before a House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing regarding the company's use and protection of user data on Capitol Hill, April 11, 2018
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Trump's Syria Withdrawal: Right Idea, Wrong Way, Wrong Time

President Trump's desire to withdraw from Syria is consistent with his and his predecessor's national strategies, but the manner in which the decision has been taken is highly counterproductive. Unless modified it could have disastrous consequences, says James Dobbins.
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What Does the Emerging Era of International Competition Look Like?

There is a general expectation of a new era of strategic competition, characterized by growing rivalry in the political, economic, and military spheres. But there is no consensus on what that means or what forms it could take. Theory and history can shed light on the coming era.
The Islamic State (Terrorist Organization)

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Trends in the Draw of Americans to Foreign Terrorist Organizations from 9/11 to Today

The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) has been more successful than its predecessor organization, al Qaeda, in drawing Americans to its cause. Americans drawn to ISIL are more likely to be younger, less educated, Caucasian/white or African American/black, and to have been born in the United States.
Teachers and Teaching

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How Much Influence Do Teachers Have? It Depends on Whom You Ask

Are teachers involved in making important decisions in their schools? A nationally representative survey shows that principals are more likely than teachers to say yes. These perception gaps signal a disconnect that may lead to professional stagnation and frustration.

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Win-Win Solutions for Syrian Refugees—and Their Hosts
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Strategies to Reduce Violent and Antisocial Behavior at Sporting Events
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Considering Heroin-Assisted Treatment and Supervised Drug Consumption Sites in America
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Helping Police Find Better Strategies to Fight Crime

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You can't legalize a substance and not have a coherent policy for controlling driving under the influence of that substance.
Steven S. Davenport

Assistant Policy Researcher
Source: Kaiser Health News
Our finding that total spending would be slightly lower over time is primarily driven by the assumptions that the NYHA program would reduce payments to providers and would have lower administrative costs.
Jodi L. Liu

Associate Policy Researcher
Source: New York Post
Urban agriculture is going to have more positive effects than a supermarket. Though, it may have positive effects on fewer people, since it's hard to get an entire community involved in food production.
Tamara Dubowitz

Senior Policy Researcher
Source: PublicSource
If a U.S. decision to drawdown [in Afghanistan] was made without coordinating with or even informing these allies and partners, it will upset and offend them and perhaps cause them to reconsider their own commitments.
Jason H. Campbell

Policy Researcher
Source: VOA News
There has not been a smoking gun that suggests that Huawei is currently engaging in those [espionage] activities. However... there is no way Huawei can guarantee that it will never happen because at the end of the day it is a Chinese company and it is beholden to Chinese authorities.
Timothy R. Heath

Senior International/Defense Researcher
Source: BBC World Service

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Data Breaches Could Cause Users to Opt Out of Sharing Personal Data. Then What?

Trump's Syria Withdrawal: Right Idea, Wrong Way, Wrong Time

What Does the Emerging Era of International Competition Look Like?

Trends in the Draw of Americans to Foreign Terrorist Organizations from 9/11 to Today

How Much Influence Do Teachers Have? It Depends on Whom You Ask

Win-Win Solutions for Syrian Refugees—and Their Hosts

Strategies to Reduce Violent and Antisocial Behavior at Sporting Events

Considering Heroin-Assisted Treatment and Supervised Drug Consumption Sites in America

Helping Police Find Better Strategies to Fight Crime

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