In recent years, rampant violence and corruption have driven tens of thousands of migrants from El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras to seek refuge in the United States.
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The Trump administration has taken away legal status for hundreds of thousands of migrants, most of whom have lived in the United States for more than fifteen years.
North Korea
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The aftermath of the summit between President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has made clear that substantial challenges remain in seeking Pyongyang's disarmament.
North Korea has embarked on an accelerated buildup of weapons of mass destruction and modernization of its already large conventional force.
Trade
U.S. competition with China continues to intensify, but rather than adopting a strategy of containment, the United States should respond by reinforcing its relationships with allies and leveraging China's desire for stability to discourage disruptive behavior.
NATO
President Trump goes to Europe this week. Its leaders are bracing for the impact.
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Immigration
In recent years, rampant violence and corruption have driven tens of thousands of migrants from El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras to seek refuge in the United States.
Comprehensive immigration reform has eluded Congress for years, moving controversial policy decisions into the executive and judicial branches of government.
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Michel Barnier discusses the state of the Brexit negotiations between the United Kingdom and the European Union, what is at stake, and what needs to be achieved by the 2019 deadline.
Panelists discuss implications of the GDPR for U.S. businesses and the future of federal privacy regulation in the United States.
Panelists discuss the rise of cyberattacks over the past decade and how the development and dissemination of cyber weapons have changed the nature of modern geopolitical conflict.
As the United Kingdom moves closer to an exit from the European Union, questions remain about how Brexit will influence Britain’s role on the world stage.
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Israel
The Stakes in Jerusalem
President Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and relocate the embassy there could inspire protest and set back the Israeli-Palestinian peace process.
North Korea
Another Breakdown in U.S.-North Korea Diplomacy?
Nuclear negotiations between the United States and North Korea have proceeded in fits and starts across three decades and have failed to halt the advance of the North’s atomic weapons program.
Human Trafficking
The Scourge of Modern Slavery
Slavery, long banned and universally condemned, persists in many corners of the world, victimizing tens of millions of people.
Kurds
The Time of the Kurds
The Kurds are one of the world's largest peoples without a state, making up sizable minorities in Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Turkey. Their history is marked by marginalization and persecution.
Trade
How Are Trade Disputes Resolved?
Dispute resolution mechanisms have become increasingly controversial as countries grapple with their implications for sovereignty, domestic regulation, and the enforcement of international obligations.
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