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April 2013

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Kill the Space Launch System to Save Human Spaceflight
Even in the face of a budgetary spending cap and the ever-looming possibility of new cuts, NASA continues investing in a robust and diverse human spaceflight program. But with fiscal uncertainty expected to continue, it should consider reordering its spending priorities.
Apr 5, 2013
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The Benefits of U.S. Drones in West Africa
The establishment of a U.S. base in Niger is intended to facilitate intelligence collection and will provide a more complete picture of militant movements in Niger, Mali, and other countries in the Sahel, writes Seth Jones. The U.S. will share this intelligence with Malian and French forces.
Apr 5, 2013
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Iran's Forgotten Ethnic Minorities
Non-Persian ethnic minorities make up roughly 40 to 50 percent of Iran's population. Marginalized from society, they may choose a path of political apathy. On the other hand, Tehran's refusal to acknowledge minority rights may lead to future ethnic insurgencies and uprisings.
Apr 4, 2013
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What Do We Know About Charter Schools? Moving Beyond the Talking Points
Since their inception in 1992, charter schools have been a lightning rod for controversy in the education policy world. Research highlights the importance of moving beyond test scores and broadening the scope of measures that evaluate success in order to fully assess the performance of charter schools.
Apr 4, 2013
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In North Korea, Belligerence Precludes Progress
North Korean belligerence is preventing it from moving toward critical economic reform, says Richard Solomon, a senior fellow at the RAND Corporation and former assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific affairs.
Apr 3, 2013
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Upcoming: A Conversation with Former Defense Secretary Harold Brown
At an event on April 9, 2013, former Defense Secretary Harold Brown will discuss how to align America's interests, values, and defense budget to meet the nation's current challenges.
Apr 3, 2013
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Helping Obama—and Other Americans—Weigh Which Health Insurance Exchange to Pick
Multistate plans are most likely to appeal to out-of-state students, interstate migrants, out-of-state workers, seasonal movers (e.g., “snowbirds”), and similar groups that require improved access to health care across state lines.
Apr 1, 2013

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