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    How the U.S. Patrols Its Borders

    President Trump sent U.S. troops to the border with Mexico to supplement the work of authorities there. President Biden pledges a new approach as pressures mount along the boundary.

    Backgrounder by Amelia Cheatham, Claire Felter and Zachary Laub April 12, 2021

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    Hong Kong’s Freedoms

    Beijing has tightened its grip on Hong Kong in recent years, dimming hopes that the financial center will ever become a full democracy.

    Backgrounder by Lindsay Maizland and Eleanor Albert February 17, 2021

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    What Is the World Doing to Distribute COVID-19 Vaccines?

    Only a year after the new coronavirus emerged, the first vaccines to protect against it are being administered. But production challenges, vaccine nationalism, and new virus strains are all presenting hurdles.

    Backgrounder by Claire Felter March 1, 2021

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    Nonstate Warfare The Military Methods of Guerillas, Warlords, and Militias

    Stephen Biddle explains how nonstate military strategies overturn traditional perspectives on warfare.

    Book by Stephen Biddle April 6, 2021 National Security and Defense Program

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    Webinar with Jacob Carpenter and Randi Weingarten April 15, 2021 Local Journalists Webinars

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    The 21st Century World: Big Challenges & Big Ideas: What Are the Lessons of History for Our Era?

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    Margaret MacMillan discusses prominent events in history that can help increase our understanding of current events and guide policymaking.  This meeting launches CFR’s new speaker series, The 21st Century World: Big Challenges & Big Ideas, which will feature some of today’s leading thinkers and tackle issues ​that will define this century. The series commemorates CFR’s centennial and will be released as a podcast later this year. 

    Virtual Event with Margaret MacMillan April 13, 2021

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    Erdogan Visits the White House, Spain Holds Another Election, and More
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    Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan meets with U.S. President Donald J. Trump at the White House, Spaniards hold their fourth general election in four years, and the United States continues trade talks with the European Union.
    Podcast with James M. Lindsay and Robert McMahon November 7, 2019 The World Next Week
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    Women This Week: ILO Institutionalizes #MeToo
    Welcome to “Women Around the World: This Week,” a series that highlights noteworthy news related to women and U.S. foreign policy. This week’s post, covering June 21 to June 28, was compiled by Mallory Matheson and Rebecca Turkington.
    Blog Post by Guest Blogger for Women Around the World June 28, 2019 Women Around the World
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    Sri Lanka Mourns Its Losses, Spain Holds an Election, and More
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    Sri Lankans mourn after the Easter Sunday attacks, Spain holds a snap election, and Japanese Crown Prince Naruhito ascends the throne.
    Podcast with James M. Lindsay and Robert McMahon April 25, 2019 The World Next Week
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    A Conversation with Pedro Sánchez
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    Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez discusses the new Spanish administration’s domestic agenda, Spain’s role in the European Union, and U.S.–Spain relations.
    Event with Pedro Sanchez September 25, 2018
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    Women This Week: A Ministerial Majority
    Welcome to “Women Around the World: This Week,” a series that highlights noteworthy news related to women and U.S. foreign policy. This week’s post, covering June 2 to June 8, was compiled with support from Lucia Petty and Rebecca Turkington.
    Blog Post by Rachel B. Vogelstein June 8, 2018 Women Around the World
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    Women this Week: Making History in Lebanon
    Welcome to “Women Around the World: This Week,” a series that highlights noteworthy news related to women and U.S. foreign policy. This week’s post, covering April 27 to May 4, was compiled with support from Alexandra Bro, Rebecca Hughes, and Rebecca Turkington.
    Blog Post by Rachel B. Vogelstein May 4, 2018 Women Around the World
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    Can Catalonia Split With Spain?
    The Spanish government’s efforts to block a referendum may push more Catalan voters to support independence.
    Interview with Zachary Laub and Pablo Beramendi September 29, 2017
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    The World Next Week: April 28, 2016
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    Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visits Russia, Spain faces a deadline to form a government, and the fifth anniversary of Osama bin Laden’s death passes.
    Podcast with James M. Lindsay and Robert McMahon April 28, 2016 The World Next Week
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    A Conversation with Fabian Picardo
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    Gibraltar's Chief Minister Fabian Picardo discusses the economic and strategic significance of the British Overseas Territory as the sovereignty dispute between Spain and the United Kingdom continues.
    Event October 7, 2013
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    A Conversation with Fabian Picardo, Chief Minister, Gibraltar
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    Please join Gibraltar's Chief Minister Fabian Picardo to discuss the economic and strategic significance of this British Overseas Territory amidst an ongoing sovereignty dispute between Spain and the United Kingdom.
    Event with Fabian Picardo October 7, 2013
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    A Conversation with Fabian Picardo
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    KUPCHAN: Good afternoon, everyone. My name is Charlie Kupchan. I'm a senior fellow here at CFR and I'm delighted to welcome all of you to our discussion this afternoon. Thanks for braving the --…
    Event with Fabian Picardo October 7, 2013
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    Mariano Rajoy on Spanish Foreign Policy
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    President Mariano Rajoy discusses Spanish foreign policy and the current state of U.S.-Spain relations.
    Event with Mariano Rajoy September 26, 2013
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    A Conversation with Mariano Rajoy
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    Mariano Rajoy, president of Spain, discusses Spanish foreign policy and the current state of U.S.-Spain relations.
    Event September 26, 2013
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    Basque Fatherland and Liberty (ETA) (Spain, separatists, Euskadi ta Askatasuna)
    A profile of ETA, a terrorist separatist group operating in the Basque regions of Spain and France.
    Backgrounder November 17, 2008
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    Spain Doubles Down on Austerity
    As the center of the eurozone debt crisis shifts to Spain, it could signify a potentially decisive phase in the EU’s management of the crisis, says economist Megan Greene.
    Interview with Megan Greene and Christopher Alessi September 28, 2012
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