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Despite Promising Signs, China's North Korea Policy Unchanged
Derek Grossman @DerekJGrossman
Apr 24, 2017
The Cipher Brief
Official statements and public discussions on China's willingness to punish or otherwise influence North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in a direction favorable to U.S. interests have been optimistic lately. But China's continued support of the North should temper expectations.
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North Korea
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China's Role in Dissuading North Korea from a Chemical Weapons Attack
Daniel M. Gerstein @Daniel_Gerstein
Apr 24, 2017
U.S. News & World Report
North Korea's brash pursuit of weapons of mass destruction and disregard for chemical weapons norms are enormously troubling. China's engagement will be essential in convincing Kim Jong Un that the use of chemical weapons is a red line that cannot be crossed.
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Politics and Government
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The Snap Election, What's in It for Theresa May?
Charles P. Ries
Apr 23, 2017
U.S. News & World Report
Why would Theresa May take the risk of a national election, which otherwise wouldn't be needed until 2020, and what does she expect to gain from it? Calling an election now enables May to take decisive control of her party and should strengthen her hand in the Brexit negotiations.
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Pharmaceutical Drugs
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Beyond Medication Reconciliation: The Correct Medication List
Adam J. Rose, Shira H. Fischer @ShiraFischer, Michael K. Paasche-Orlow
Apr 21, 2017
The Journal of the American Medical Association
Primary care clinicians are expected to reconcile a patient's medications at every visit. In practice, this has failed to have a demonstrable effect on patient outcomes. What is needed is not merely a reconciled list, but the correct list.
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Intelligence Community
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Five Eyes at 70: Where to from Here?
Cameron Colquhoun, Bradley Knopp, Arzan Tarapore
Apr 21, 2017
RealClearWorld
The Five Eyes intelligence alliance of the U.S., Canada, Great Britain, Australia, and New Zealand began in the Cold War to meet the threat posed by the Soviet Union. Today, the nations' intelligence communities must contend with domestic terrorism and cyber threats while remaining ahead of Russia and China.
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Terrorism Financing
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Are Terrorists Using Cryptocurrencies?
David Manheim, Patrick B. Johnston @J0HNST0N, Joshua Baron, Cynthia Dion-Schwarz @CDionSchwarz
Apr 21, 2017
Foreign Affairs
As the U.S. Treasury Department and its partners have denied terrorists access to the international financial system, new digital currencies could become an attractive alternative. They could be used for money laundering or to pay the personnel and vendors that keep the terrorist machine running.
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Sleep
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Why Early School Start Times Are a Threat to Public Health
Wendy M. Troxel @wendytroxel
Apr 20, 2017
Thrive Global
Sleep-deprived teens are more likely to be involved in motor vehicle crashes and to abuse drugs, alcohol, and cigarettes — all of which are public health concerns. But delaying school start times remains challenging for many districts.
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Ukraine
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The Ukraine Crisis: Why Everyone Loses
Samuel Charap @scharap, Timothy J. Colton
Apr 19, 2017
Russia Matters
The Ukraine conflict has left every major actor involved worse off than it was before, and a resolution seems as elusive as ever. An inclusive dialogue on the regional order could be the first step toward defusing the conflict.
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Syria
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(Withholding) Judgment of the U.S. Missile Strike on Syria
Jeffrey Martini
Apr 19, 2017
The National Interest
Will the U.S. missile strike in Syria constrain the Assad regime from future chemical weapons use? Rather than pass judgment, analysts should establish the benchmarks by which they will assess this decision once the facts are in.
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Court Staffing and Funding
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Discount Justice: Fiscal Austerity and State Courts
Kathryn Kuznitsky
Apr 18, 2017
Inside Sources
Budget cuts at the state court level can mean courthouse closures, hiring freezes and layoffs, leading to longer wait times for the public. Educating the public about the role and importance of the state courts is key to preventing more budget cuts in the future.
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Syria
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The Limits of Going It Alone in Syria
Dalia Dassa Kaye @dassakaye
Apr 18, 2017
U.S. News & World Report
Very little on the ground in Syria has changed since the U.S. missile strikes against the Assad regime. To translate this military action into policy gains, it will be necessary to follow up with increased diplomatic coordination with international partners and institutions.
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Critical Infrastructure Protection
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Reservists and the National Guard Offer Untapped Resources for Cybersecurity
Isaac R. Porche III @IsaacPorche, Brian D. Wisniewski
Apr 18, 2017
TechCrunch
More than 100,000 personnel in the Army National Guard and the U.S. Army Reserve have some degree of cyber competence, including thousands with deep or mid-level expertise. They could help defend the cyber terrain on which America's national security, prosperity, and democracy depend.
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Employment Legislation
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Parental Leave Would Cause a Boom in Breastfeeding
Kandice Kapinos @kandicekapinos, Lori Uscher-Pines
Apr 17, 2017
The Hill
Doctors recommend exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of a baby's life. This provides health benefits to both mother and child and saves health care costs. Paid maternity leave can boost breastfeeding rates, but few U.S. firms offer it.
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Chemical Weapons and Warfare
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Why Would Assad Use Chemical Weapons?
Brian Michael Jenkins @BrianMJenkins
Apr 14, 2017
U.S. News & World Report
The use of chemical weapons today provokes international condemnation, if not always action. Those who order their deployment risk being charged with war crimes. So why would Syria's President Bashar Assad use them?
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Counterterrorism
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Assessing U.S. Terrorism Challenges Around the Globe
Colin P. Clarke @ColinPClarke
Apr 13, 2017
The Strategist
For the United States, countering terrorism saw both progress and setbacks in 2016. The U.S. will need to keep pace with terrorist abilities to adapt to its countermeasures while maintaining a high operational tempo punctuated by aggressive counterterrorism strikes.
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The RAND Blog

Despite Promising Signs, China's North Korea Policy Unchanged

China's Role in Dissuading North Korea from a Chemical Weapons Attack

The Snap Election, What's in It for Theresa May?

Beyond Medication Reconciliation: The Correct Medication List

Five Eyes at 70: Where to from Here?

Are Terrorists Using Cryptocurrencies?

Why Early School Start Times Are a Threat to Public Health

The Ukraine Crisis: Why Everyone Loses

(Withholding) Judgment of the U.S. Missile Strike on Syria

Discount Justice: Fiscal Austerity and State Courts

The Limits of Going It Alone in Syria

Reservists and the National Guard Offer Untapped Resources for Cybersecurity

Parental Leave Would Cause a Boom in Breastfeeding

Why Would Assad Use Chemical Weapons?

Assessing U.S. Terrorism Challenges Around the Globe

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