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Turkey
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A Way Forward for the United States and Turkey
Nilsu Goren, Dalia Dassa Kaye
Jul 9, 2020
Al-Monitor
Relations between the United States and Turkey, while fraught with tension, must also align with a mutual interest in stability in the Middle East and preventing the spread of weapons of mass destruction. It may be important for the region's stability and prosperity to find constructive ways for the United States to work with Turkey in the years ahead.
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Personal Savings
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A Tale of Two Americas
Krishna B. Kumar @kbkumar_
Jul 9, 2020
RealClearPolicy
Economic pain in the United States is obvious and palpable everywhere except in the stock market. This spotlights inequality that has been increasing for decades. Undoing disparities will require firm policy commitment over many years.
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Law Enforcement
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How to Transform Policing
John S. Hollywood
Jul 9, 2020
The Hill
The killing of George Floyd and other abuses of power have brought about growing calls to alter how we conduct public safety and, more broadly, criminal justice in America. Evidence shows there is substantial room for improvement.
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Educational Equity
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The COVID Slide: How to Help Students Recover Learning Losses
Jul 9, 2020
Research shows that summer breaks contribute to income-based achievement and opportunity gaps for youth. How can we use what we know about summer learning to help kids in the age of COVID-19?
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Security Cooperation
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The Indo-Pacific Contest: It Could be Time for Fresh Ideas on Allied Security Cooperation
John Blaxland, Jennifer D. P. Moroney @jdpmoroney
Jul 8, 2020
Pacific Forum
U.S. and Australian interests in the Pacific and Southeast Asia face unprecedented challenges from China, and Australia may not be able to handle them on its own. Momentum is growing for heightened cooperation between Australia and the United States.
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Military Doctrine
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Modern War for Romantics: Ferdinand Foch and the Principles of War
Michael Shurkin @MichaelShurkin
Jul 8, 2020
War on the Rocks
Recent American military history suggests civilian and military leaders could benefit from studying French military strategy. For those who wish to understand French military thinking, the place to start is with Marshal Ferdinand Foch.
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International Economic Relations
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The Cost of Brexit Uncertainty and the Negative Implications for the UK Economy
Christian Van Stolk, Marco Hafner
Jul 8, 2020
The RAND Blog
Leaving the European Union has had an overall negative economic effect on the UK economy, and there are additional economic costs associated with the uncertainty surrounding the new relationship. Will there be a deal? And if so, what type of deal is likely?
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Community Resilience
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Stress Accumulates in Marginalized Communities, Generation After Generation
Jul 8, 2020
Psychologists and biologists have known for years that prolonged stress is toxic to the human body. A better understanding of how stress builds in communities—and the burden it puts on them—can lead to more effective policies to address it.
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Postsecondary Education
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College in America Could Be Changed Forever
Charles A. Goldman, Rita T. Karam
Jul 7, 2020
CNN
COVID-19 is threatening to upend the models that both public and private higher education depend on in the United States. As universities consider whether to postpone in-person classes until next year, many parents and students may be questioning the value of a traditional higher education.
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Employment and Unemployment
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COVID-19's Depletion of Entry-Level Summer Jobs Can Have Long-Lasting Effects for Young Workers
Matthew D. Baird
Jul 6, 2020
The RAND Blog
Summer is typically when employment for young workers is at its highest. One of the many costs of the pandemic is lower employment rates. For young workers, it's not just an issue of lost wages; there is also an effect on their personal job history.
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Japan
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Japan Is Canceling a U.S. Missile Defense System
Jeffrey W. Hornung
Jul 6, 2020
Foreign Policy
In June, Japan canceled its planned deployment of two Aegis Ashore ballistic missile defense systems. This decision is understandable, but that doesn't negate the problems it could pose for Japanese security and Japan's relationship with the United States.
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International Economic Relations
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Demystifying the Belt and Road Initiative
Rafiq Dossani
Jul 6, 2020
Encompass
Under the Belt and Road Initiative, China works with more than 70 countries to design and implement large infrastructure projects. Why are countries of all stripes turning to China for funding when the world is awash with cash?
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China
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Chinese Border Aggression Against India Likely Unrelated to Pandemic
Derek Grossman @DerekJGrossman
Jul 6, 2020
The Diplomat
Some argue that Beijing's aggression at the China-India border is part of an attempt to exploit the pandemic. But it may simply be a continuation of China's threatening behavior in the Indo-Pacific, which began before COVID-19 started to spread.
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North Korea
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Will the Real Kim Yo Jong Stand Up?
Bruce W. Bennett @bwbennett
Jul 6, 2020
The Hill
It's difficult to get reliable information about North Korea's leadership. This is especially true of Kim Jong Un's younger sister, Kim Yo Jong. Nonetheless, Washington should strive to learn as much as possible about someone who could become the leader of a nuclear-armed North Korea.
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Air Defense
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Drone-Era Warfare Shows the Operational Limits of Air Defense Systems
John V. Parachini, Peter A. Wilson
Jul 2, 2020
RealClearDefense
External powers have intervened in the civil wars in Libya and Syria, supplying advanced conventional weapons that have intensified the conflicts. But not all of the weapons have performed as claimed.
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This School Year Could Be Another Casualty of the Pandemic

The Syrian Forever War Has Created Forever Refugees

Yemen's Chaos Creates a New Opportunity for the Biden-Harris Team

Mobile Technology: A Tool for Alleviating Homelessness

The Policy Currents Podcast

Getting to Know Military Caregivers and Their Needs

Helping Coastal Communities Plan for Climate Change

Improving Psychological Wellbeing and Work Outcomes in the UK

Lightening Body Armor

The RAND Blog

A Way Forward for the United States and Turkey

A Tale of Two Americas

How to Transform Policing

The COVID Slide: How to Help Students Recover Learning Losses

The Indo-Pacific Contest: It Could be Time for Fresh Ideas on Allied Security Cooperation

Modern War for Romantics: Ferdinand Foch and the Principles of War

The Cost of Brexit Uncertainty and the Negative Implications for the UK Economy

Stress Accumulates in Marginalized Communities, Generation After Generation

College in America Could Be Changed Forever

COVID-19's Depletion of Entry-Level Summer Jobs Can Have Long-Lasting Effects for Young Workers

Japan Is Canceling a U.S. Missile Defense System

Demystifying the Belt and Road Initiative

Chinese Border Aggression Against India Likely Unrelated to Pandemic

Will the Real Kim Yo Jong Stand Up?

Drone-Era Warfare Shows the Operational Limits of Air Defense Systems

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