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Rampant Nationalism Is Undermining China's 'Three Warfares'
China has invested a fortune in influence operations to shape its national image and sway international public opinion in its favor. Yet grassroots Chinese nationalists are diminishing the return on Beijing's investment.
Aug 23, 2024

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Trump 2.0 Would Get Mixed Responses in the Indo-Pacific
The responses from across the Indo-Pacific to a second Trump administration are likely to be mixed, with the determining factor being whether the country in question maintains a close relationship with the United States.
Aug 22, 2024
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A Plan to Address Political Violence Before Election Day
As the presidential election nears, the threat of political violence looms large. What can be done to protect candidates, election workers, voters, and the electoral process at the heart of American democracy?
Aug 21, 2024
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Did China Just Demote Its Defense Ministry?
Contrary to expectations, China's defense minister Admiral Dong Jun did not become a member of the Central Military Commission at the recently concluded Third Plenum. What could this signal?
Aug 14, 2024
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Domestic Politics Have Always Affected Hostage Deals
Negotiations in highly charged hostage situations never happen in a politically sterile environment. They threaten the American core principle of personal liberty and have always been domestic political issues.
Aug 14, 2024
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Nurturing and Destroying Democracy: The Two Sides of Bangladesh's Ousted Awami League
Amid violent protests and mounting dissent in Bangladesh, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation marks the end of an era, leaving Bangladesh in turmoil and casting a shadow over its democratic aspirations. The future hangs in the balance with an uncertain military role and a populace hungry for change.
Aug 6, 2024
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Black Americans Aren't Buying Election-Year Falsehoods. Here's Why.
In 2020, fewer Black Americans believed the false claims of widespread election and voter fraud than their white counterparts did. What lessons can be learned from Black Americans' resilience to disinformation?
Jul 25, 2024
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Stackable Certificates Could Be a Lifeline for Governments Facing an IT Talent Crisis
How can the public sector bridge the widening tech talent gap and improve retention? The answer may lie in upskilling current employees through stackable certificate programs.
Jul 12, 2024
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Five Reasons Why Putin Is Reshuffling His Government
Fresh off his reelection, Vladimir Putin has shuffled some senior officials in his government to bolster his rule in the years ahead. What is Putin trying to accomplish with these moves? How will they affect Russia's future?
Jun 27, 2024
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Georgian Epiphany
Georgian Dream has taken off its democratic mask. Its move to enact a repressive, Russian-style law has sparked a large public outcry. The West can help by sanctioning those who seek to rob Georgians of their freedom.
Jun 24, 2024
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Talented Young Tech Workers Should Be Hired by Uncle Sam
With tech giants tightening their belts, this year's computer science graduates are facing a job market that's lost some of its luster. This presents an unprecedented opportunity for the federal government to level up its tech workforce.
Jun 20, 2024
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Corruption and the Russian Government Reshuffle
As recent arrests of government officials show, allegations of corruption are a precursor to a change of management in Russia. But corruption in Russia is not a problem that can be eradicated by a change of policy or personnel; it is a function of the system itself. What can we expect now?
Jun 20, 2024
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Did Kim Jong-un Really Seek to Denuclearize?
Former South Korean President Moon Jae-in claims in his recent memoir that Kim was sincere in promising to denuclearize in 2018, and Moon believed him. Moon sees the failure to pursue Kim's willingness as a major lost opportunity. Can we believe such a claim?
Jun 11, 2024
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India Election Results—Continuity, with Some Welcome Surprises
In the recent India election, the ruling party performed worse than generally expected, losing its majority for the first time since 2014. Still, it is likely to return to power with enough seats among its alliance partner to earn a majority. While this sounds like a recipe for political instability, it need not be so.
Jun 5, 2024
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India's National Elections—A New Ingredient in the Mix
As India's national elections enter their 7th and final phase of voting on June 1, a new influential phenomenon has emerged: the proliferation of what may be called “micro-news providers” almost entirely broadcasting through the medium of YouTube.
May 30, 2024
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Sudanese Women as Agents of Change in the Wake of Conflict
The women of Sudan are ready to help design a peace movement that protects themselves and their children. Support from international actors and the African diaspora could go a long way in creating space for them to play a central role in Sudan's future.
May 30, 2024

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