2018

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Freedom of the Internet 'Press'
The First Amendment protects the rights of companies such as Facebook and YouTube to publish what they choose. Arguing against this right could lead to government regulation over digital media. It could also further degrade the reliability of online information.
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Aug 10, 2018
The Hill
James Dobbins
International Diplomacy

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The Roots—and Purpose—of the Post-War Order
As the world enters an era of greater international competition, U.S. policymakers should take care not to underestimate the importance of the postwar system. The order is far from a myth; it is the United States' most important competitive advantage.
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Aug 7, 2018
Foreign Affairs
Michael J. Mazarr @MMazarr
China

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Navigating Asia's Stormy Seas: Regional Perspectives on U.S.-China Competition
Many of the key advantages the United States enjoys in a strategic competition with China depend on strong relationships with U.S. allies and partners. Beijing will certainly do its utmost to take advantage of any opportunities presented by concerns about the strength and sustainability of the U.S. role in the region.
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Aug 7, 2018
The Diplomat
Michael S. Chase, Mara Karlin
Iran

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Bringing Back Sanctions Will Hurt U.S. Allies and Iran, but Will It Help the U.S.?
What happens if leaving the Iran nuclear deal and applying “maximum pressure” doesn't lead Iran to change its behavior or the regime to collapse? The Trump administration may find that it's much easier to break a deal than to replace it with something better.
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Aug 7, 2018
The Hill
Dalia Dassa Kaye
Health Care Payment Approaches

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Potential Benefits for Most New Yorkers but No Free Lunch: Tough Decisions for Single-Payer Health Care in New York
A single-payer plan in New York would shift health care spending to the state instead of private insurers. As with any far-reaching legislation, there are trade-offs. It's important that policymakers consider the impact of the single-payer plan in totality.
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Aug 6, 2018
New York Daily News
Jodi L. Liu @jodilliu
Threat Assessment

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The Security Risks of a Trade War with China
As U.S.-China trade tensions continue to rise, many observers are focused on the potential for a full-fledged trade war that could destabilize the world economy. But there are security concerns as well. A China less constrained by and invested in economic ties with the United States could pose a greater challenge to U.S. foreign policy.
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Aug 6, 2018
Foreign Affairs
Ali Wyne
China

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China Prepares for an International Order After U.S. Leadership
In Beijing's estimation, key geopolitical developments have increased the possibility that China will face a power transition with the United States in coming years. In response, Chinese officials are laying the groundwork to manage that transition and ensure a leading role for their country in the emerging international order.
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Aug 2, 2018
Lawfare
Timothy R. Heath
Medical Ethics

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CONSORT-SPI 2018: Announcing an Extension for Randomized Controlled Trials of Social and Psychological Interventions
Complete and transparent reporting of randomized controlled trials is integral for replication, critical appraisal and understanding context. A new extension of the CONSORT Statement aims to improve the reporting of randomized controlled trials of social and psychological interventions.
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Aug 2, 2018
On Medicine (BioMed Central)
Paul Montgomery, Evan Mayo-Wilson, et al.
Iran

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Regime Change in Iran: Watch What You Ask For
Mike Pompeo's speech in May signaled a desire for regime change in Iran, but the U.S. will have to change its approach to shape a positive outcome. This could involve targeting sanctions more narrowly rather than seeking to impoverish the general population. And lifting the ban on Iranian visitors to the U.S. would be a good start.
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Aug 2, 2018
USA Today
James Dobbins
Community Health and Well-Being

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Local Development of a Culture of Health: Learning from Sentinel Communities
The Culture of Health project focuses on making health a priority in communities. As the United States grapples with health care spending and changing demographics, the Sentinel Communities project will illuminate stories from local communities and paint a picture of the ways communities strive to improve population health.
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Aug 1, 2018
Health Affairs Blog
Anita Chandra, Todd Rogers, et al.
Combat Support Operations

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Lives on the Line: The A2AD Challenge to Combat Casualty Care
Countries such as Russia and China continue to develop and expand the ability to integrate long-range strike, anti-ship, anti-air, space and cyber abilities. Provision of medical support could be a worthy priority for NATO planners when considering deterrence of and defense against near-peer or peer adversaries.
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Jul 31, 2018
Modern War Institute (West Point)
Marta Kepe @martakepe
Emerging Technologies

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Downloadable Guns and Other 3-D Printing Security Threats
Americans may soon be able to legally access blueprints for 3D-printed guns. The growing opposition to these weapons shows that potential security threats do not have to be inevitable. The security challenges inherent in 3D printing could be addressed, while the development of industry norms can still be shaped.
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Jul 31, 2018
Fox News Channel
Troy D. Smith @troy_d_smith, Trevor Johnston, et al.
Global Security

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What Keeps Millennials Awake at Night Could Change Over Time
Millennials are less worried than baby boomers about national security topics and more worried about kitchen table issues, such as making ends meet each month and paying off debts. But this may have less to do with the fact that they are millennials and more to do with the fact that millennials are young.
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Jul 30, 2018
United Press International
Marek N. Posard @mnposard, Jennifer Kavanagh, et al.
Military Mobilization

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Exploring the Allied Decisions on Military Mobility in Europe
Debates about defense expenditure and concerns over the unity of NATO overshadowed decisions on defense and deterrence in Europe made during the recent NATO summit and European Council meetings. Both high-level events brought significant and tangible conclusions with potential impacts on defense, deterrence, and readiness in Europe.
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Jul 27, 2018
Defense News
Marta Kepe @martakepe
Nuclear Terrorism

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Is the Threat of Nuclear Terrorism Distracting Attention from More Realistic Threats?
A nuclear terrorist attack is currently not a realistic threat. It would require an unprecedented level of sophistication from terrorists. The majority of terrorist attacks are conducted with conventional explosives.
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Jul 27, 2018
Georgetown Security Studies Review
Antonia Ward