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Communication Technology

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BBC's Gaza Service Demonstrates Power of Radio During Conflict
Radio has long been used during conflicts to relay news and information when all other means of communication are knocked out of service. The U.S. Agency for Global Media could follow the lead of the BBC World Service and establish a pop-up station to provide safety and supply updates, emergency medical information, and news to the people in Gaza.
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Nov 28, 2023
Inside Sources
Benjamin J. Sacks

Palestinian Territories

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From the Ashes of Hamas-Israel War, Can Economics Drive Peace?
The economic costs of the violence in Gaza threaten Israel's economic future. For the Palestinians, the costs may be so large that they undermine the possibility of an independent Palestinian state. But the magnitude of these economic losses may, paradoxically, forge a new pathway toward peace once the fighting stops.
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Nov 28, 2023
Barron's
Daniel Egel
South Korea

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South Korea's Surprisingly Successful China Policy
When South Korea's president, Yoon Suk-yeol, entered office last year, the odds rose that a frostier bilateral relationship with China might take hold. But for now, at least, Yoon and his government have successfully managed China, and perhaps offered a road map for how others can too.
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Nov 27, 2023
38 North
Derek Grossman @DerekJGrossman
Nuclear Deterrence

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Deterrence of North Korean Limited Nuclear Attacks
No single action is likely to deter North Korean nuclear weapon use. But a combination of efforts may convince Kim Jong-un that any use of nuclear weapons for coercion would be very dangerous to his future, and could be a powerful approach to deterring North Korea.
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Nov 27, 2023
Korea On Point
Bruce W. Bennett @bwbennett
Terrorism Threat Assessment

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The Israel-Hamas War Has Upended the Terrorist Threat Matrix
Today's terrorist threat matrix seems more like an abstract expressionist painting. To those accustomed to traditional landscapes, it is difficult to discern what it depicts. The fighting in Gaza may well provoke terrorist repercussions beyond the region, the magnitude and shape of which will depend on the course of the conflict.
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Nov 22, 2023
The Hill
Brian Michael Jenkins @BrianMJenkins
Drug Policy and Trends

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Political Manifestos Should Do Better Than “Legalise It”
After years of political deadlock, a new era for drug policy in the Netherlands seems to be on the horizon. At least two factors are increasing politicians' appetite for change: increased awareness of the problems of drug-related organized crime in the Netherlands, and Dutch drug policy no longer being ahead of the curve.
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Nov 21, 2023
NRC
Stijn Hoorens @StijnHoorens
Russia

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Human Rights Issues in Russia May Offer U.S. Leverage
The 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights reminds us of how much human rights diplomacy has reshaped and enriched international relations. Inspired by this, Washington might pursue more proactive human rights diplomacy with Moscow. If the United States takes this path, how might it proceed?
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Nov 20, 2023
The Hill
William Courtney @courtneywmh
Gaza Strip

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The West's Incoherent Critique of Israel's Gaza Strategy
The battlefield geography of Gaza means that any operation there would turn into a bloody, highly destructive ground operation, with a lot of civilians caught in the crossfire. While Israel can mitigate some of these effects, neither Israel nor any other military can prevent them entirely. In this war, there is no happy medium.
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Nov 16, 2023
Foreign Policy
Raphael S. Cohen
Educational Institutions

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What the REF 2021 Impact Case Studies Can Reveal About UK Research
A new study on the Research Excellence Framework 2021 impact case studies demonstrates the rich and varied impacts of UK research, and the extensive contribution of UK institutions and the academic community both nationally and globally.
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Nov 15, 2023
Wonkhe
Cagla Stevenson, Salil Gunashekar, et al.
Environmental Legislation

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Budget Models Are Underselling the Benefits of Solving Climate Problems
When Congress considers a new law or spending package, analysts calculate its likely impact on the federal budget. When it comes to climate change legislation, those numbers don't capture the whole picture. Potential savings and other benefits get significantly underestimated.
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Nov 15, 2023
Barron's
Flannery Dolan, Robert J. Lempert @RobertLempert
Emergency Medical Services

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How Do We Stop Relying on 911 to Handle Mental Health Crises?
Almost half of Americans are afraid that 911 is not a safe option to call for someone undergoing a behavioral health problem—and with good reason. Broader advertising and outreach about the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is necessary. People simply can't call what they don't know about.
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Nov 15, 2023
USA Today
Stephanie Brooks Holliday
Information Operations

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Biden Should Call China's Bluff on Responsible AI to Safeguard the 2024 Elections
Few in the Biden administration will be surprised to learn that Beijing is lying about its intentions and activities when it comes to influence operations. But lies, maybe even especially blatant ones, present diplomatic opportunity.
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Nov 14, 2023
The RAND Blog
Nathan Beauchamp-Mustafaga
Poland

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Cherish Allies While You Can: What Should the U.S. Do To Support the Incoming Polish Government?
Plenty has been said about what lessons Poland's recent elections hold for pro-democracy forces across the wider West, as well as the message this election sends about a feared inevitability of autocracy, and the significance of this opposition win for European security. But what does the election of an opposition alliance mean for U.S. relations with Warsaw?
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Nov 14, 2023
RealClearDefense
Krystyna Marcinek @KMMarcinek
Public Utilities

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An Affordable Energy Transition Will Require Supportive and Sensible Regulation
The transition to decarbonize the grid and to electrify end uses to reduce emissions will be challenging, and customer bills may increase in the short term. Regulators can help to keep utilities financially healthy and make a smoother energy transition possible.
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Nov 13, 2023
The National Interest
Ismael Arciniegas Rueda, Brian Wong
Israel

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Why the Oct. 7 Attack Wasn't Israel's 9/11
There are some basic strategic lessons to be learned from the U.S. response to 9/11 that are applicable to Israel's unfolding operation in Gaza. But in many key ways, the two conflicts couldn't be further apart.
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Nov 13, 2023
Lawfare
Raphael S. Cohen
Military Drones

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Chinese Strategists Evaluate the Use of 'Kamikaze' Drones in the Russia-Ukraine War
Chinese strategists are watching drone and loitering munition use closely in the Ukraine War, suggesting that they are likely already considering how to refine offensive tactics and improve defensive countermeasures. They are clearly thinking about this question in the context of a Taiwan scenario.
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Nov 7, 2023
The Diplomat
Lyle Goldstein, Nathan Waechter

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BBC World Service's efforts [to begin broadcasting a Gaza emergency service]…should motivate the U.S. Agency for Global Media…to initiate its own radio transmissions to Gaza. Doing so would not only provide Gaza's 2 million residents with valuable news and information but potentially help to begin rebuilding regional trust in the United States' voice in finding a durable solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Benjamin J. Sacks

Policy Researcher

Source: Inside Sources

Deterring North Korean coercion involves some combination of threatening to impose costs on the North and to deny North Korea the benefits it seeks with employment of nuclear weapons.

Bruce W. Bennett

Adjunct International/Defense Researcher

Source: Korea On Point

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A Toolkit for Community-Police Dialogue

BBC's Gaza Service Demonstrates Power of Radio During Conflict

From the Ashes of Hamas-Israel War, Can Economics Drive Peace?

The Safety and Security of the U.S. Maritime Environment

The Policy Currents Podcast

Developing Strategies for Summer Learning

Improving Psychological Wellbeing and Work Outcomes in the UK

Planning for the Rising Costs of Dementia

Helping Coastal Communities Plan for Climate Change

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BBC's Gaza Service Demonstrates Power of Radio During Conflict

From the Ashes of Hamas-Israel War, Can Economics Drive Peace?

South Korea's Surprisingly Successful China Policy

Deterrence of North Korean Limited Nuclear Attacks

The Israel-Hamas War Has Upended the Terrorist Threat Matrix

Political Manifestos Should Do Better Than “Legalise It”

Human Rights Issues in Russia May Offer U.S. Leverage

The West's Incoherent Critique of Israel's Gaza Strategy

What the REF 2021 Impact Case Studies Can Reveal About UK Research

Budget Models Are Underselling the Benefits of Solving Climate Problems

How Do We Stop Relying on 911 to Handle Mental Health Crises?

Biden Should Call China's Bluff on Responsible AI to Safeguard the 2024 Elections

Cherish Allies While You Can: What Should the U.S. Do To Support the Incoming Polish Government?

An Affordable Energy Transition Will Require Supportive and Sensible Regulation

Why the Oct. 7 Attack Wasn't Israel's 9/11

Chinese Strategists Evaluate the Use of 'Kamikaze' Drones in the Russia-Ukraine War

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