International Organizations

Return-to-Work Programs and Policies
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Helping Mothers Return to Work Is a Gender Equality Issue
Michaela Bruckmayer, Joanna Hofman @JoannaBHofman
Jan 21, 2021
Open Access Government
Employers and policymakers play a crucial role in ensuring that women are not unnecessarily disadvantaged when they have children. Policies such as access to family leave, job protection, and childcare options can play a large role.
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Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Populations
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What the First-Ever EU LGBTIQ Strategy Means for Rainbow Families with Children
Natalie Picken
Dec 21, 2020
EU Observer
Rainbow families can face challenges because of ongoing discrimination against LGBTIQ people. The first-ever EU strategy for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, nonbinary, intersex, and queer equality unveiled in November sets out actions and initiatives to ensure the safety and equal rights of LGBTIQ people in the EU.
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Security Cooperation
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Standing Together on NATO's North Flank: UK-Norwegian Defence Cooperation
Anna Knack, James Black, Ruth Harris
Dec 9, 2020
LUFTLED
The UK and Norway share a long and close history, bound by shared experiences as seafaring nations whose political, cultural, and economic development have been shaped in part by their exploitation of the North Sea and North Atlantic. Much could remain to be gained from continuing to deepen and evolve their longstanding partnership to meet the new challenges of the 21st century.
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International Trade
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RCEP Forms the World's Largest Trading Bloc. What Does This Mean for Global Trade?
Tobias Sytsma
Dec 9, 2020
The RAND Blog
In November, fifteen nations signed the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), a free trade agreement of economic and political significance eight years in the making. Why have some heralded RCEP as a landmark agreement?
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Children
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Giving Children a Voice Can Lead to Better Outcomes for All: Developing the New European Strategy on the Rights of the Child
Michaela Bruckmayer
Nov 3, 2020
The RAND Blog
Children have a right to participate in decisionmaking that affects them. It will be important to ensure that there are mechanisms in place to support that process, and that they are resilient, even in times of crisis.
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Democracy
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Democracy Depends on Hearing All Voters' Voices
Fook Nederveen
Oct 30, 2020
The RAND Blog
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the confinement measures imposed in response, holding safe, effective, and timely democratic elections has become increasingly challenging. The risk of disenfranchising large parts of the electorate is real and should be prevented. In these difficult circumstances, governments need to increase their efforts to guarantee that every voter can exercise their right to vote.
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International Economic Relations
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A Free Trade Agreement Still Comes with Costs
Charles P. Ries @charles_ries, Marco Hafner
Oct 23, 2020
UK in a Changing Europe
Major issues must be resolved before any UK-EU agreement on post-Brexit trade and economic relations is completed. There will be substantial costs associated with even a zero-tariff trade deal.
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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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Russia
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Russia Is Eyeing the Mediterranean. The U.S. and NATO Must Be Prepared
Colin P. Clarke, William Courtney @courtneywmh, Bradley Martin, Bruce McClintock @BHMcClintock
Jun 30, 2020
Newsweek
Russia is seeking more access and freedom of movement in the Mediterranean region, and is bolstering its military footprint to achieve this objective. The United States and NATO could respond by developing a more robust southern strategy, with a reinforced air and naval presence, respectively.
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Educational Equity
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The Five Common Myths About Inclusive Education
Susie Lee, Axelle Devaux @AxelleDevaux
Jun 23, 2020
EU Reporter
Rising levels of social inequality and diversity in Europe have made social inclusion a priority for the European Union. However, it remains a challenge to ensure access to quality early childhood education and care (ECEC) for all children, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
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Gender Equity in the Workplace
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Equal Pay for Equal Work: How Binding Pay Transparency Measures May Help
Michaela Bruckmayer
May 12, 2020
Encompass
More than 60 years ago, the EU introduced the principle of equal pay for equal work for men and women. But a gender pay gap persists in most countries. In 2014, a European Commission Recommendation encouraged measures to aid pay transparency, but implementation has been limited.
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International Diplomacy
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Reviewing Vietnam's 'Struggle' Options in the South China Sea
Derek Grossman @DerekJGrossman
May 4, 2020
The Diplomat
Once again, Chinese assertiveness against Vietnam in the South China Sea is on the rise. Vietnam has publicly protested each Chinese move, but these statements have yet to alter Beijing's bad behavior. Among its many options, Hanoi could look to Washington for further assistance.
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Norway
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How Norway's Allies View Its Defense Challenges and Opportunities
Stephen J. Flanagan, James Black
Apr 16, 2020
Defense News
Norway's Ministry of Defence will shortly publish its next Long Term Plan, which outlines how the Armed Forces, in tandem with other elements of government and society, can best address the threats to Norway. Other countries can learn from how Norway chooses to tackle emerging challenges, and can benefit from its lessons learned.
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Russia
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Russia's Ties with the West Rhyme
William Courtney @courtneywmh
Mar 23, 2020
The Hill
With Vladimir Putin seeking constitutional changes that could allow him to stay as president until the 2030s, Russia's strained relations with the West may persist. But if it chooses, Russia can chart a more dynamic future with closer Western ties.
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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
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Coronavirus Outbreak, Drones, the U.S. Power Grid: RAND Weekly Recap
Mar 6, 2020
This weekly recap focuses on the intensifying coronavirus outbreak, cyber threats from drones, the vulnerabilities of the U.S. power grid, and more.
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United Kingdom
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The Costs of Brexit Uncertainty
Charles P. Ries @charles_ries, Marco Hafner
Mar 3, 2020
Encompass
It may be tempting to think that Brexit is now done. But the UK's formal departure from the EU in late January was only the end of the beginning. And uncertainty is likely to affect the UK's economic performance moving forward.
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International Organizations

Helping Mothers Return to Work Is a Gender Equality Issue

What the First-Ever EU LGBTIQ Strategy Means for Rainbow Families with Children

Standing Together on NATO's North Flank: UK-Norwegian Defence Cooperation

RCEP Forms the World's Largest Trading Bloc. What Does This Mean for Global Trade?

Giving Children a Voice Can Lead to Better Outcomes for All: Developing the New European Strategy on the Rights of the Child

Democracy Depends on Hearing All Voters' Voices

A Free Trade Agreement Still Comes with Costs

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

Russia Is Eyeing the Mediterranean. The U.S. and NATO Must Be Prepared

The Five Common Myths About Inclusive Education

Equal Pay for Equal Work: How Binding Pay Transparency Measures May Help

Reviewing Vietnam's 'Struggle' Options in the South China Sea

How Norway's Allies View Its Defense Challenges and Opportunities

Russia's Ties with the West Rhyme

Coronavirus Outbreak, Drones, the U.S. Power Grid: RAND Weekly Recap

The Costs of Brexit Uncertainty

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