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2016

Syria

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Syria Cease-Fire Should Ban Chemical Weapons
The United States and Russia negotiated an agreement to suspend fighting in Syria and get relief supplies to trapped civilians. They should not miss an opportunity to regularly and forcefully draw a red line on the use of toxic chemicals as weapons.
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Sep 15, 2016
USA Today
John V. Parachini @JohnParachini
Air Traffic Control

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How to Prevent Drones Colliding in Crowded Skies
The federal government should work with private firms to develop drone traffic management systems and test drone designs. This could help stimulate the development of drone aviation. It could also help modernize the air traffic control system.
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Sep 14, 2016
Newsweek
Kenneth Kuhn, William Welser IV, et al.
United States Navy

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Egypt's Suez Canal: An Attenuated Lifeline
The U.S. Navy has enjoyed the luxury of being able to transit the Suez Canal without hindrance for decades. However, the risk of losing access — perhaps quickly and unexpectedly — should inform Navy strategic and operational planning.
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Sep 14, 2016
The National Interest
Scott Savitz, Paul DeLuca
Gender Equity in the Workplace

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Is It Time to Extend Maternity Leave Across Europe?
Any policy solution for extending maternity leave must strike a balance between protecting infant health through extended breastfeeding and mitigating any potentially negative impact on the mother's career progression or increased costs to business.
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Sep 13, 2016
EurActiv
Lucy Strang, Miriam Broeks
Refugees

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The Precarious State of Syrian Refugee Women, Children in Lebanon
The gendered impact of political conflict on women and children has been well documented in other conflicts. But much less is known about the effect of the Syrian civil war on displaced women and children.
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Sep 13, 2016
The RAND Blog
Mahlet Atakilt Woldetsadik
Banking and Finance Legislation

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Central Bank Perversity
Aggressive monetary policy has negative effects on retirees, on income inequality, and on market stability both domestically and globally.
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Sep 13, 2016
The International Economy
Charles Wolf, Jr.
Cannabis

q&a
Your Questions About Marijuana Legalization, Answered
At least five states will vote on legal recreational marijuana this November. Drug policy expert Beau Kilmer hosted an “Ask Me Anything” session on Reddit to shed light on this and other issues.
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Sep 13, 2016
Beau Kilmer @BeauKilmer
Russia

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Russian Propaganda Is Pervasive, and America Is Behind the Power Curve in Countering It
Even as Washington pursues cooperation with Moscow on Syria and other issues, America should expose Russia's obsession with propaganda and disinformation.
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Sep 13, 2016
U.S. News & World Report
Christopher Paul, William Courtney @courtneywmh
Counterterrorism

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September 11: The Day That Changed My Country (and My Career Path) Forever
New York City native Colin Clarke discusses how terrorism has evolved since the September 11 attacks and how the tragedy motivated him to become a terrorism expert.
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Sep 11, 2016
Fox News Channel
Colin P. Clarke
North Korea

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What to Look for in North Korea's Fifth Nuclear Test
North Korea's fifth and biggest nuclear test could have implications for U.S. policy toward the North, China's role in the region, and the stability of the Kim regime.
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Sep 9, 2016
BBC
Bruce W. Bennett @bwbennett
Arms Proliferation and Control

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Tracing Firearms and Ammunition
The marking of firearms and ammunition supports effective tracing by enabling identification and efficient record keeping. But currently there are no mandatory, globally accepted standards that regulate firearms marking.
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Sep 9, 2016
Defence Management Review
Giacomo Persi Paoli
Counterterrorism

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Fifteen Years on, Where Are We in the 'War on Terror'?
Much has changed since the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Counterterrorism efforts have made progress, and Americans are safer. But it's unclear how much further the fight against terrorism has to go.
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Sep 7, 2016
CTC Sentinel
Brian Michael Jenkins @BrianMJenkins
Military Transformation

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China's Military Reorganization Aims to Tighten Party Control and Strengthen the PLA's Warfighting Capabilities
Xi Jinping's reforms could result in a leaner, more combat-effective PLA that presents a more potent challenge to China's neighbors and to U.S. interests. But even successful reforms will not guarantee victory on the battlefield, and any hypothetical conflict involving the U.S. would carry tremendous risks.
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Sep 6, 2016
ChinaFile
Michael S. Chase, Jeffrey Engstrom
Educational Program Evaluation

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What Does the Stern Review Mean for the Research Excellence Framework?
The Stern Review's release at the end of July raised two pertinent questions about the Research Education Framework. What purposes does the REF serve? And does it offer good value for money for the UK's higher education institutions?
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Sep 6, 2016
The RAND Blog
Molly Morgan Jones, Susan Guthrie
China

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How Do Chinese Surface-to-Air Missile Forces Train?
Surface-to-air missile (SAM) forces play a crucial role in Chinese military planning. Recent training activity indicates that PLAAF SAM units' operational readiness and capabilities may vary depending on their location and the time of year.
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Sep 6, 2016
The National Interest
Cristina L. Garafola @CLGarafola

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