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Anticipating Adversary Military Interventions
Oct 28, 2021
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How Does North Korea Evade Sanctions?
Oct 21, 2021
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Oct 14, 2021
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Educating Newcomers: K-12 Public School for Undocumented and Asylum-Seeking Children
Oct 5, 2021
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Understanding and Defending Against Russia's Malign and Subversive Information Efforts in Europe
Sep 29, 2021

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Addressing Climate Migration
Dec 7, 2021
Jonathan S. Blake, Aaron Clark-Ginsberg @aclarkginsberg, et al.

As the effects of climate change increase in scope and severity, more people will relocate to preserve or enhance their lives and livelihoods. A review of how six countries are managing climate mobility provides options for policymakers considering the needs of climate migrants and their host communities.
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Green Light for Cannabis Legalisation in Germany Is Not a Clear-Cut Decision
Dec 6, 2021
Stijn Hoorens @StijnHoorens

The new “traffic light” coalition in Germany recently agreed to regulate the sale of cannabis to adults for recreational purposes in licensed shops. International experience has shown that great care is needed in how cannabis policy is shaped.
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The Counterintuitive Sensibility of Taiwan's New Defense Strategy
Dec 6, 2021
Raymond Kuo

As the United States prepares to deter China from attacking Taiwan and defend it from an attack, are the Taiwanese themselves doing everything they can to defend their territory?
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Democracy Remains Fragile in the Asia-Pacific
Dec 6, 2021
Rafiq Dossani, Eugeniu Han, et al.

In Asia, there has been a reduction in the number of autocracies over time but also a rise in the number of partial democracies. What makes some Asian states slide toward authoritarianism? What policies can support democratization, and how can external actors help?

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How Does the China-Russia Relationship Affect U.S. Interests?

Legislative Issue Areas

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How Do Partisan Differences Affect ACA Marketplace Participation and Subsidy Use?

Anticipating Adversary Military Interventions

How Does North Korea Evade Sanctions?

Considering Supply Chain Resiliency

Educating Newcomers: K-12 Public School for Undocumented and Asylum-Seeking Children

Understanding and Defending Against Russia's Malign and Subversive Information Efforts in Europe

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