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The Islamic State (Terrorist Organization)
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It's Complicated: Not All Returning 'Jihadi Brides' Are Dangerous
Antonia Ward
Feb 28, 2018
The National Interest
Since the fall of the ISIS caliphate in late 2017, Western societies have expressed concern about the possibility of returning foreign fighters. It is not just returning men that worry governments. The prospect of women, known as “jihadi brides,” returning to the West, often with children born under ISIS rule, is also a potential problem.
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Immigration Legislation
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The Immigration Debate: Building a Bridge Across the Deportation-Amnesty Divide
Douglas C. Ligor
Feb 28, 2018
The Hill
Discussions of U.S. immigration are dominated by arguments that pit “rule of law” proponents — focused on apprehension, detention, and deportation — against “humanitarian” supporters seeking a pardon or amnesty that will allow immigrants to stay in the country. Minor changes to the statute known as “Cancellation of Removal” could offer a compromise.
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International Economic Relations
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North Korean Sanctions to Make for Interesting U.S.-China Trade Talks
James Dobbins @Jim_Dobbins
Feb 28, 2018
The Hill
With one of China's top officials arriving in Washington for trade talks, this might not be the best time to impose additional tariffs on Chinese exports, as the Trump administration has been threatening.
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Civic Education
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The Perils of Truth Decay: Q&A with Three RAND Leaders
Feb 27, 2018
Truth Decay is defined by disagreement about facts, the blurred line between opinion and fact, increased volume of opinion and personal experience over fact, and declining trust in formerly respected sources of facts. RAND president and CEO Michael D. Rich, journalist Soledad O'Brien, and political scientist Francis Fukuyama discuss the phenomenon and the search for solutions to it.
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Economic Development
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What Next for China-Pakistan Relations?
Derek Grossman @DerekJGrossman, Keren Zhu
Feb 26, 2018
South China Morning Post
The recent downgrade in U.S.-Pakistan relations will present both opportunities and challenges for China. Beijing can use the recent strain to promote a new model of international development, but must be wary of becoming the sole external power responsible for maintaining stability in the region.
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Military Mobilization
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Preparing for the NATO Summit: Why Military Mobility Should Be on Top of the Agenda
Marta Kepe @martakepe
Feb 26, 2018
RealClearDefense
Improving military mobility in Europe has recently gathered momentum. But due to the complexity of the issue, it remains to be seen what specific progress will be made by the NATO summit in July. The same goes for how new EU initiatives will complement NATO requirements.
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Peacekeeping and Stability Operations
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In Afghanistan, A Protracted Stalemate
Ali Wyne @Ali_Wyne
Feb 26, 2018
The National Interest
The United States has been at war in Afghanistan for over 16 years, at a cost of over $1 trillion. But the Taliban now controls more territory than at any point since the U.S.-led invasion. This should give pause to observers who believe that the United States is, or will soon be, poised to turn the tide in Afghanistan.
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Refugees
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We Are Almost Dead: The Politics of Migrants and Refugees in an Unequal World
Jonathan Blake
Feb 23, 2018
Los Angeles Review of Books
People move, and always have moved, in search of better lives for themselves and their children. Why else would someone leave everything behind and brave the seas? What else is worth the risk? Jonathan Blake discusses books that examine people's need for refuge.
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North Korea
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Joint Military Exercise Can Be a Bargaining Chip with North Korea
James Dobbins @Jim_Dobbins
Feb 23, 2018
The Hill
Since 1976, the United States and South Korea have scheduled large-scale joint military exercises each year. Postponing the exercises this year has led to some signs that North Korea might be open to diplomacy. Delaying the exercises further could lead to direct talks between Washington and Pyongyang.
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Security Cooperation
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China Is Tightening the Screws on Taiwan. Will Trump Act and Risk Losing Beijing?
Michael S. Chase
Feb 22, 2018
The Cipher Brief
The United States should consider ways to strengthen its engagement with Taiwan on defense and security issues that go beyond arms sales. Washington will need to do more to help Taiwan deal with other forms of Chinese pressure as well.
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Security Cooperation
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The Potential of the Quadrilateral
Jeffrey W. Hornung
Feb 22, 2018
Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative (CSIS)
The countries of the Quadrilateral Security Framework are the region's four most capable maritime powers, and are naturally concerned with China's assault on international rules and norms. If ever put in place, the Quad could contribute to the maintenance of security and order in the Indo-Pacific maritime commons.
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International Diplomacy
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At Olympics, U.S. and Korean Leaders Revive Familiar Roles
James Dobbins @Jim_Dobbins
Feb 22, 2018
Reuters
The current spate of North-South Korean diplomacy could be short-lived, giving way to resumed tensions and mounting fears of war. It seems possible, however, that South Korean President Moon Jae-in will succeed in brokering direct talks between Pyongyang and Washington.
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Health Care Technology
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How VR and AR Could Transform the Health Sector
Anna Knack
Feb 20, 2018
Digital Health
Immersive technologies such as virtual and augmented reality allow users to behave how they would in the real world, but in an artificial environment. Both technologies can help train medical professionals, deliver health services and improve the health outcomes of NHS users. But they also risk displacing workers in the health sector.
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Infrastructure Finance
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The Long Game on Infrastructure
Debra Knopman, Martin Wachs
Feb 20, 2018
U.S. News & World Report
The Trump administration recently announced its Legislative Outline for Rebuilding Infrastructure in America. With its lack of new federal funding, the plan may not be the best path to fixing America's most serious regional, national, and long-term problems.
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Substance Use Harm Reduction
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Strategies to Help Young Adults Limit Negative Consequences of Marijuana Use
Eric R. Pedersen @ericrpedersen
Feb 19, 2018
The RAND Blog
Young adults between the ages of 18 and 25 have been shown to be the most prevalent and problematic users of marijuana. There are proven strategies that people can use to help protect themselves from experiencing harmful effects.
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The RAND Blog

It's Complicated: Not All Returning 'Jihadi Brides' Are Dangerous

The Immigration Debate: Building a Bridge Across the Deportation-Amnesty Divide

North Korean Sanctions to Make for Interesting U.S.-China Trade Talks

The Perils of Truth Decay: Q&A with Three RAND Leaders

What Next for China-Pakistan Relations?

Preparing for the NATO Summit: Why Military Mobility Should Be on Top of the Agenda

In Afghanistan, A Protracted Stalemate

We Are Almost Dead: The Politics of Migrants and Refugees in an Unequal World

Joint Military Exercise Can Be a Bargaining Chip with North Korea

China Is Tightening the Screws on Taiwan. Will Trump Act and Risk Losing Beijing?

The Potential of the Quadrilateral

At Olympics, U.S. and Korean Leaders Revive Familiar Roles

How VR and AR Could Transform the Health Sector

The Long Game on Infrastructure

Strategies to Help Young Adults Limit Negative Consequences of Marijuana Use

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