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Technology and Innovation

The Crypto Question: Bitcoin, Digital Dollars, and the Future of Money
The dizzying rise of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies has created new challenges for governments and central banks. Increasing popularity and high levels of market volatility have raised the stakes of the digital asset experiment.

Backgrounder by Anshu Siripurapu and Noah Berman January 17, 2024 Renewing America

Cybersecurity

Schrödinger’s Hacking Law and Cyber Burnout: Capacity Building in U.S. Cybersecurity
Recruiting problems in cybersecurity will continue until private and public sector organizations make defenders' mental health a priority and policymakers address the poorly written Computer Fraud and Abuse Act. 

Post by Tarah Wheeler June 27, 2023 Net Politics

Cybersecurity

The Great Firewall of Montana: How Could Montana Implement A TikTok Ban?
Montana banned TikTok a month ago. Enforcing this ban would require the creation of a surveillance regime that would be far more detrimental to privacy and civil liberties than TikTok could ever be.

Post by Tarah Wheeler June 1, 2023 Net Politics

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Philippines

Duterte Arrested and Appears at the ICC—His Aura is Broken
Given his previously untouchable status, the arrest and potential prosecution of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte by the International Criminal Court (ICC) is a surprising development.

Post by Joshua Kurlantzick March 17, 2025 Asia Unbound

Foreign Policy

What’s the Matter With Canada?
The Trump administration’s tariffs on Canada this week and threats of annexation have strained the U.S.-Canada partnership, fueling Canadian nationalism and causing steep retaliatory measures.

Article by Michael Froman March 14, 2025

Arctic

What Would Greenland’s Independence Mean for U.S. Interests?
The island’s residents have voted in favor of a party that seeks gradual independence from Denmark. But Greenland has attracted significant attention from President Trump, who sees the island’s considerable mineral wealth and location in the Arctic as necessary for U.S. national security.

Article by Diana Roy and Jonathan Masters March 13, 2025