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Political Reform Movements
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Unrest in Iran: An Opportunity for Democratic Change
Richard C. Baffa
Jan 14, 2018
U.S. News & World Report
As the unrest that began in Iran on Dec. 28 begins to wane following a crackdown, it is difficult to assess what may come next. But this is not the first time Iranians have come out on the streets to protest and challenge authoritarian rule, nor will it be the last; the Iranian people have a long history of seeking a democratic political order.
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Political Reform Movements
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Iran's Efforts to Create Instability Abroad Have Led to Protests at Home
Colin P. Clarke @ColinPClarke, William Courtney @courtneywmh
Jan 12, 2018
The National Interest
Iran has spent billions of dollars in its quest to be a regional leader, but its main achievement has been to spark instability across a wide swath of the Middle East. Ordinary Iranians are struggling and protesters are urging a retreat from costly foreign fights and more aid at home.
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North Korea
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Nothing New from North Korea
James Dobbins @Jim_Dobbins
Jan 12, 2018
U.S. News & World Report
Kim Jong Un's recent proposal for talks with South Korea is by no means unprecedented. And while the overture could somewhat ease tensions in the region, there is no reason to believe that Kim is ready to give up his nuclear arsenal.
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Social and Emotional Learning
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Learning How to Measure Social and Emotional Learning
Brian M. Stecher, Laura S. Hamilton @HamiltonLauraS
Jan 11, 2018
FutureEd
Educators and policymakers are increasingly focusing on non-academic competencies, known as social and emotional learning. To support growth in these areas, teachers need assessments that can help them understand how well students are learning these skills, and what instructional approaches work best.
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Mental Health and Illness
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Building Understanding of the Mental Health Challenges in the Construction Industry
Michael Whitmore, Joscelyne Shaw
Jan 11, 2018
Building Magazine
Employers looking to address mental health problems among staff must recognize the causes and understand mental health challenges within the organization. Construction workers could face greater risk than workers in other sectors, but awareness of support and help remains low.
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Cybersecurity
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How the Pentagon Should Deter Cyber Attacks
Christopher Paul, Rand Waltzman
Jan 10, 2018
Strategy Bridge
Foreign hackers are not afraid to launch attacks on the United States in cyberspace that they would not dare risk in a real theater of war. As cyber aggression gets worse and more brazen, the U.S. must figure out how to deter foreign actors in cyberspace as effectively as it does in nuclear and conventional warfare.
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Emerging Technologies
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Disneyland's Next Rival? The Theme Park in Your Living Room
William Welser IV
Jan 10, 2018
Wired UK
Cheap and capable technologies available to everyone allow entrepreneurs and gamers to compete with the large multinational firms that develop and deliver entertainment. In 2018 we will see the arrival of micro amusement parks with technology-based rides.
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International Trade
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For the UK's Post-Brexit Economy, No Deal Is the Worst Deal
Charles P. Ries @charles_ries, Marco Hafner @econ_hafner
Jan 9, 2018
EurActiv
Brexit negotiations around trade are likely to be complicated for the UK and EU, particularly as a common position between all the parties could be difficult to achieve. Trying to avoid the worst-case economic option of 'no deal' is likely to be at the top of the agendas for both the UK and EU as trade talks begin.
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Drug Policy and Trends
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Is the EU Drugs Strategy Helping to Curb the Harm Caused by Drugs?
Emma Disley, Kristy Kruithof
Jan 9, 2018
E!Sharp
The EU Drugs Strategy takes a balanced approach to reduce drug demand, supply, and harm. All EU member states have a national drugs strategy, and most are aligned with the EU's. Having a coordinated voice on drug policy is valuable but is the strategy working?
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The Islamic State (Terrorist Organization)
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What Life Under ISIS Looked Like from Space
Jan 9, 2018
Satellite images show how ISIS attempted to govern in Iraq and Syria, the economic damage the group left behind, and what it will take to rebuild.
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Trade Regulation
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Not All Russian Oligarchs Are Alike
William Courtney @courtneywmh
Jan 8, 2018
The Hill
The U.S. Secretary of the Treasury must report to Congress the main “oligarchs” in Russia, judged by their closeness to the “regime” and net worth. This broad approach, not aimed at specific wrongdoers, poses several risks.
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Emerging Technologies
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Fake Voices Will Become Worryingly Accurate
William Welser IV
Jan 8, 2018
Wired UK
New technology can convincingly fake the human voice and create security nightmares. Considering the widespread distrust of the media, institutions, and expert gatekeepers, audio fakery could start wars.
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Iran
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Why the Iranian Uprising Won't Die
Alireza Nader
Jan 8, 2018
Politico
The Iran uprising of 2017 is the biggest challenge Iran's theocracy has ever faced. And now, Iranians are no longer contained by the wall of fear created by the Islamic Republic.
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International Trade Law
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Why Political Risks May Dampen World Economies in 2018
Howard J. Shatz @HowardJShatz, William Courtney @courtneywmh
Jan 7, 2018
Fox News Channel
The world economy has reached its strongest point since the global financial crisis a decade ago. But rising political risks may cloud prospects in 2018 and perhaps beyond.
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South Korea
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South Korea Picking the Wrong Fight
Scott W. Harold @ScottWHarold, Jeffrey W. Hornung
Jan 7, 2018
The Diplomat
Washington may need to encourage Seoul to find ways to cooperate with Tokyo in confronting threats from the region's revisionist actors, rather than picking fights with Japan.
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The RAND Blog

Unrest in Iran: An Opportunity for Democratic Change

Iran's Efforts to Create Instability Abroad Have Led to Protests at Home

Nothing New from North Korea

Learning How to Measure Social and Emotional Learning

Building Understanding of the Mental Health Challenges in the Construction Industry

How the Pentagon Should Deter Cyber Attacks

Disneyland's Next Rival? The Theme Park in Your Living Room

For the UK's Post-Brexit Economy, No Deal Is the Worst Deal

Is the EU Drugs Strategy Helping to Curb the Harm Caused by Drugs?

What Life Under ISIS Looked Like from Space

Not All Russian Oligarchs Are Alike

Fake Voices Will Become Worryingly Accurate

Why the Iranian Uprising Won't Die

Why Political Risks May Dampen World Economies in 2018

South Korea Picking the Wrong Fight

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