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October 22, 2021

What the United States can do to counter the potential threat of new Chinese missiles; the pandemic and rising infant deaths in Nigeria; how investments in data could help prevent veteran suicide; protecting older adults from financial scams; and the emerging American mindset on China.

Show Notes

The U.S. Doesn't Need More Nukes
Did the Pandemic Lead to an Increase in Infant Deaths?
To Prevent Veteran Suicide, 'Data is Foundational'
Three Ways to Protect the Elderly from Financial Scams
Is U.S. Policy Too Hostile to China?

Policy Currents is hosted by Deanna Lee and Evan Banks.

Photo by Diane Baldwin/RAND Corporation

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