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In this meeting, Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg discusses the efforts of
@USDOT
to coordinate federal transportation projects, improve U.S. infrastructure, and empower the United States to compete on an international level.
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Read part three of
@Jacob_A_Ware
’s series for
@RenewingAmerica
examining the danger domestic, far-right terrorism poses to the United States military.
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The United States rejoins the Paris Agreement today. More than 600 local governments in the U.S. have detailed climate action plans, despite the federal government’s previous withdrawal from the agreement. Here's what to know:
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While probability a of a nuclear or radiological weapons attack in the United States remains low, this CFR webinar explores how officials can prepare for high magnitude disasters with CFR Stanton nuclear security fellow
@AndresGannon
.
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Watch the latest State and Local Officials webinar to learn about climate resilience policies and best practices for implementing them with CFR's
@Alice_C_Hill
and
@ResilientOAHU
's Matthew Gonser at:
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In Chiquimula, Guatemala, 24% of residents fell into food insecurity in March and expect to experience severe hunger through the end of 2022.
@isabella_rolz
reports on the causes of rising food insecurity there, especially among farm families.
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To celebrate Women’s History Month,
@RobinsonL100
’s reflects on the progress and pitfalls of the Biden administration's work on gender equality.
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Read
@B_Eichengreen
on why countries should diversify their transactions away from the dollar—and toward the currencies of the eurozone, China, and other non-U.S. economies.
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Renewing America Series: CFR members discuss the challenges of anti-globalization sentiment, changing trade environment, and how the U.S. can develop a more coherent plan on trade with panelists
@J_A_Hillman
,
@jasonfurman
and
@nicolas_lamp
.
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WATCH:
@profjennabednar
, professor at the University of Michigan, and Mariano-Florentino Cuéllar, president of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, discuss the power U.S. cities and states have to influence federal and international policies.
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@MauricioCard
,
@HelenClarkNZ
,
@DreJoanneLiu
,
@Kazatchkine
,
@DMiliband
, and
@MaEllenSirleaf
present the need for a Global Health Threats Council on
@ThinkGlobalHlth
.
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CFR’s
@tarah
testified for the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs on how the Cyber Safety Review Board can better protect American businesses and national security from cyber-attacks.
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Watch:
@JenniferNuzzo
sits down with
@Dr_demetre
and
@Jeremyyoude
to discuss the emergence of monkeypox and other infectious diseases, international responses, and messaging around health issues that affect the LGBTQ+ community.
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Senior Fellow
@Alice_C_Hill
's new book explores the parallels between the measures governments should have taken to contain the COVID-19 pandemic and the actions leaders can take now to mitigate the effects of climate change
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CFR’s
@tarah
writes that U.S. lawmakers have attempted to pass a wave of misguided online security bills, designed to break through
#encryption
and place Americans in a panopticon of
#surveillance
by default.
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CFR's
@mchorowitz
and
@Lauren_A_Kahn
discuss uses and regulation of
#AI
and
#facialrecognition
technology in this webinar for state and local officials. Review their presentation at
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@Pol_ange
’s book “From Peril to Partnership” evaluates the extent to which U.S. security assistance helped improve the effectiveness of Colombian and Mexican institutions. It hits bookstands this December, but you can pre-order a copy today.
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CFR’s Ann Norris interviews
@GCorreaCabrera
to better understand migrants’ and asylum seekers’ vulnerabilities to labor and human
#trafficking
.
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UPDATED: CFR Backgrounder on the U.S. opioid epidemic. Read what the United States is doing to reduce demand and restrict domestic and foreign narcotics supply.
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The
@wtcutah
#ChinaChallengeSummit
will convene U.S.-China leaders and experts (incl. CFR's
@ZongyuanZoeLiu
) to help business and policy leaders navigate China's geopolitical ambitions and economic and trade strategies. Virtual attendance is free! 🎟️
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WATCH: CFR President Richard Haass discusses the current state of American
#democracy
and addresses challenges that state and local officials face in preserving and strengthening civic institutions.
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In this week’s episode of The President's Inbox,
@jessbrandt
and
@JamesMLindsay
consider how
#AI
might affect the 2024 U.S. elections.
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UPDATED: This CFR Backgrounder details the major reforms and ongoing challenges at this UN agency since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
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LISTEN: On this episode of The President's Inbox, CFR’s
@stevenacook
and Elliot Abrams discuss with
@JamesMLindsay
the context and consequences of Hamas’s surprise attack on Israel.
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WATCH: CFR’s
@heidirediker
leads a conversation with
@EPA
’s Michael Moltzen and
@NREL
’s Alex Schroeder on electric vehicle
#infrastructure
deployment, grid integration, and
#decarbonization
across the
#transportation
sector.
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.
@Farah_Pandith
and
@nwarikoo
discuss the impacts of the Israel-Hamas war on Israeli and Palestinian communities in the United States and best practices for local journalists to cover the subject.
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Read this CFR blog post by
@tarah
and Barbara Simons on how policymakers and voters can promote electoral
#cybersecurity
and ensure fair and free elections.
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In recognition of the centennial of the 19th Amendment, state and local leaders across the U.S. convened in Dec. to discuss the importance of women's representation in government and contributions to civic participation with
@rvogelstein
and
@gettmanlucy
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Watch: Ann Norris, senior fellow for Women and Foreign Policy at
@CFR_WFP
, and Meredith Martino, executive director of
@WomenInGovt
, discuss women’s rights efforts and amplifying female voices in government.
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On this episode of The President's Inbox,
@shannonkoneil
sits down with
@JamesMLindsay
to discuss her new book, The Globalization Myth, and how regionalization, not globalization, has been the biggest trend of the past forty years.
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New U.S. Census Bureau data shows the United States imported more goods from Mexico than from China. How does this shift change the global trading landscape? Read more on .
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In this episode of The President’s Inbox
@stevenacook
and
@JamesMLindsay
discuss how the temporary pause in the Israel-Hamas war collapsed and what resuming fighting in Gaza means for the trajectory of the conflict.
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American
#drug
deaths have doubled over the past few years.
@VFelbabBrown
discusses the need for cooperation from China and Mexico to halt the flow of
#fentanyl
into the United States.
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In the year since
#Uvalde
, over forty school shootings have taken place in the United States. CFR’s
@Jacob_A_Ware
contends that
#gunviolence
should be considered a national security issue.
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The Centennial issue of Foreign Affairs, The Age of Uncertainty, launches today! Check out articles on foreign policy, race, democracy and more.
#FA100Years
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Join the next
@CFR_org
public forum on June 30 at 3pm ET for a conversation on U.S. immigration policy with
@BPC_Bipartisan
's
@BPC_TBrown
, former Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson, CFR's
@shannonkoneil
, and CFR President
@RichardHaass
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Learn more about the Biden administration’s steps to expand the United States’ Refugee Admissions Program in light of worsening global humanitarian crises in this
@CFR_org
Backgrounder:
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Host of The President's Inbox
@JamesMLindsay
speaks with CFR's
@robknake
about the recent ransomware attack on the largest fuel pipeline in the United States. Who's involved? How does it work? And what lessons can be learned?
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WATCH: CFR President Mike Froman and Maine Senator
@SenAngusKing
discuss trade policies, support for Ukraine, bipartisanship and the U.S. policy towards China.
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How can the Biden administration counter the growing threat of violent extremism at home and abroad?
@Farah_Pandith
and
@Jacob_A_Ware
recommend three priorities:
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Our recent CFR webinar for state and local officials features
@Resilience_NU
's Stephen E. Flynn and
@heidirediker
on IIJA funding and ways to address
#resilience
,
#sustainability
, climate adaptation, and
#equity
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This CFR Timeline traces the turbulent relationship between Cuba and the U.S., starting with Fidel Castro’s ascent to power in 1959.
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On International Women's Day CFR's
@ReubenBrigety
and
@jamillebigio
with
@carlakoppell
advocate for the transformation of U.S. foreign policy recommending a comprehensive strategy on diversity, equity, and inclusion in a new paper.
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WATCH:
@PayzeeMalika
and Casey Swegman joins CFR’s Ann Norris to discuss ending child marriage in the United States and abroad.
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@Jack_A_Bobo
discusses how political disagreements on climate action stall progress in regard to food production on
@ThinkGlobalHlth
.
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@CFR_org
’s David Fidler analyzes the political turmoil caused by COVID-19, highlighting its divisive implications for U.S. public health, domestic politics, and foreign policy.
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LISTEN:
@Ptrubowitz
, Director of
@LSE_US
, joins CFR’s
@JamesMLindsay
to discuss the rise of anti-globalism in Western countries and its consequences for global order.
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NEW EPISODE: In recognition of Pride Month,
@JulieDorf
, co-chair of the Council for Global Equality, and CFR’s
@JamesMLindsay
discuss what the United States has done and could still do to advance
#LGBTQI
+ rights around the world.
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In her new book The Globalization Myth: Why Regions Matter,
@shannonkoneil
argues that regionalization, not globalization, is the primary economic trend of the last four decades. Order your print copy here!
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On The President’s Inbox podcast,
@Alice_C_Hill
and
@tsterndc
discuss the Biden Administration’s likely approach to climate change policy:
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Check out
@CFR_WFP
recently updated Women’s Power Index, complete with interactive visualizations on women’s political participation around the world and why it matters.
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LISTEN: CFR Visiting Army Fellow Col. Timothy MacDonald joins Host
@GabSierraWrites
on this episode of Why It Matters on the U.S. military’s struggles with
#recruiting
and if the all-volunteer force can handle a changing international security landscape.
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As the U.S. overdose epidemic continues to surge,
@GabSierraWrites
,
@TomBollyky
and
@ZongyuanZoeLiu
discuss why China remains a major source of illicit chemicals used to make fentanyl on this episode of Why It Matters.
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The world is entering an era of global
#energy
insecurity argue
@OSullivanMeghan
and
@JasonBordoff
. Read how climate change, great power rivalry, and efforts to diversify supply chains are draining the most energy.
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Potable water is essential to protecting communities from the spread of disease and ensuring adequate farming practices, but many factors put its accessibility at risk.
#EarthDay
#watersecurity
Learn more about water insecurity at
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As violence continues in Israel and Palestinian territories, tensions lead to a rise in antisemitism and anti-Arab hate in U.S. communities. In this CFR blog post,
@Farah_Pandith
and
@Jacob_A_Ware
urge Americans to fight the “us versus them” mentality.
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Anti-U.S. rhetoric in Muslim and Arab communities is surging.
@CFR_org
's
@Farah_Pandith
urges the Biden Administration to remain active and clear in its engagement with these communities.
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Each year, more than 40,000 people die of carbon monoxide poisoning. As extreme weather events rise in frequency amid climate change, this number will increase. Read the
@ThinkGlobalHlth
article to learn about combatting this trend.
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In this episode of The President’s Inbox,
@JamesMLindsay
and
@GernotWagner
, climate economist at Columbia Business School, discuss progress in the green energy transition, the risks and benefits of carbon capture, and solar geoengineering technologies.
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Countries are petitioning to find alternatives to the U.S. dollar as the world’s reserve currency. CFR’s
@ZongyuanZoeLiu
explains these calls to dethrone the dollar and implications for the U.S.
#economy
.
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In this
@ThinkGlobalHlth
interview, architects Richard Hassell and Wong Mun Summ explain how urban design can shape the future and give back to the community, city, and environment.
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By expanding
#Medicaid
coverage in Texas, as many as 1,435,000 currently uninsured individuals could become eligible for coverage. Proponents of the expansion view it as a crucial step towards reducing
#healthcare
disparities.
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.
@InuManak
evaluates the United States’ ongoing trade war with China and the arguments for and against continued tariffs in this
@RenewingAmericaBlog
Post.
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Will AI lead humanity to a techno-utopia or a world run by killer robots?
@scmallaby
and
@janethaven
discuss the potential outcomes of
#AI
technology on the world.
#WhyItMatters
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U.S.-based local governments, healthcare facilities, utilities, and schools are repeatedly victims of ransomware attacks. Here are a few recommendations to defend these public entities and the constituents they serve from cyber crime.
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The next U.S. public health emergency will be exponentially more difficult to respond to, despite technological advances in medical countermeasures, diagnostics, modeling, and surveillance, warn
@YanzhongHuang
and
@RebeccaKatz5
in their Special Report.
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Can nationwide bans on tobacco products help close the racial gap on lung cancer death rates in the U.S.? Explore this CFR Interactive.
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This Backgrounder compares U.S. gun control policies, ownership rates and homicide rates with those of wealthy democracies.
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Women make up nearly 70 percent of the global health workforce, but 75 percent of leadership positions are occupied by men. This
@ThinkGlobalHlth
piece asks three women about their careers in global health.
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Reuinification services play a large role for many immigrant families. In this article on
@ThinkGlobalHealth
,
@IsabellaRolz
highlights personal stories from migrants to show why integration services matter.
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The CHIPS Act provides billions to bring semiconductor manufacturing back to the U.S., but it does not yet have the talent pool to support this ambitious undertaking. Read about what can be done to develop a robust talent pipeline in the United States.
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The most recent State and Local Officials webinar is now live! Tufts University's
@amyjaffeenergy
discusses how sanctions on Russian oil are affecting U.S. energy independence and cyber implications for the infrastructure that supports it.
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@MPGoodman88
, director of the Greenberg Center for Geoeconomic Studies at CFR, leads a discussion on the
@CFR_RealEcon
initiative and the role of state and local officials in contributing to a consensus on U.S. leadership in the international economy.
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CFR fellow Heidi Crebo-Rediker's new piece is available to read now in
@ForeignAffairs
and on .
Biden’s Foreign Policy for the Middle Class - our take one year in. What worked, what didn’t, and where the opportunities lie. By me and
@DougRediker
in
@ForeignAffairs
@CFR_org
@BrookingsInst
#foreignpolicyforthemiddleclass
@BrookingsFP
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“The costs of the Israel-Hamas war will long be felt by both its immediate victims and the children who survive, whose developing minds will be forever shaped by their exposure to horrendous violence,” write
@JessicaEStern
and Dr. Bessel van der Kolk.
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Listen to CFR President
@RichardHaass
discuss the domestic and foreign policy challenges facing the U.S., from civic education to climate change. Hear his thoughts on the issues facing state and local officials in 2021 in our most recent webinar.
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To assuage the United States' affordable senior care crisis,
@heidirediker
suggests the State Department expand its Au Pair Program—a cultural exchange which provides care for babies, toddlers, and kids—to include caring for seniors.
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Young immigrants in the United States have been reliably committed to military service. Roughly 35,000 noncitizens serve on active duty today, writes Christa Almonte for
@RenewingAmerica
.
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Human trafficking can be eradicated with a comprehensive and coordinated response, write
@rvogelstein
and
@jamillebigio
. Here’s what the U.S. government can do:
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This year’s
@NatlGovsAssoc
Chair
@GovCox
wants to show that Americans can work through differences to find better policy solutions to the most difficult issues facing states and the country. Read more about the Disagree Better initiative:
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WATCH:
@llborio
,
@YanzhongHuang
and Michael Osterholm discuss the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic, the evolution of the virus, vaccinations around the world, and lessons learned for future pandemic preparedness.
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To stimulate innovation and out compete other countries, the United States must attract and retain foreign
#STEM
talent. Laura Taylor-Kale discusses the need to reduce immigration barriers for STEM graduates and entrepreneurs for CFR’s
@RenewingAmerica
.
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Watch:
@MitchLandrieu46
, senior advisor and infrastructure coordinator at the White House, discusses the bipartisan
#IIJA
with
@heidirediker
and shares best practices for coordinating efforts among various state and federal agencies.
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President Biden took executive action on immigration policy on his first day in office. What else is his administration planning? Use this guide on immigration policies, programs, and agencies to get up to speed.
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Reauthorized continually since 1950, the Defense Production Act (DPA) directs companies to prioritize orders from the federal government and has been used by both Trump and Biden administrations to respond to the coronavirus pandemic. Read more at
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This new timeline examines notable foreign policy moments of the Trump Administration:
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Get the rundown on how the COVID-19 vaccine rollout in the United States compares to other countries:
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As the debate over the Green New Deal rages in the United States, a number of other countries and regional and city governments around the world are moving forward with their own climate policies. How do they compare to the Green New Deal’s proposals?
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Global emergencies including the
#COVID19
pandemic and climate change are forcing U.S. policymakers to reconceptualize national security, writes
@StewartMPatrick
:
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LISTEN: On this episode of
@ThePresidentsInbox
, CFR’s
@WillGFreeman
discusses rising
#crime
rates in Latin America and implications for the region and the United States with host
@JamesMLindsay
.
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.
@IsabellaRolz
highlights the arduous and often traumatic experience of immigrants seeking opportunity and socioeconomic security
@ThinkGlobalHlth
.
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Is Donald Trump an isolationist? Each Friday,
@JamesMLindsay
looks at what the presidential contenders are saying about foreign policy. Read more in this CFR blog post.
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CFR connects with communities across the country to deepen understanding of international issues and promote a more informed citizenry.
#CFR100
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Read how
@ProjectECHO
is using virtual collaboration between frontline providers and local, regional, and global experts to improve emergency response capacity.
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In this interview with
@ThinkGlobalHlth
,
@RWJF
's Richard Yoast explains the impact philanthropies can have on curbing excess drinking and reducing the harms of
#alcohol
.
#publichealth
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“I think public health in some respects reflects having a basic standard of living that everyone wants to see their neighbors realize,” says
@MayorGinther
to
@ThinkGlobalHlth
. For more on the impact of inclusive health policies in local communities:
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