Technology’s Humanitarian Purposes

Technology’s Humanitarian Purposes

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International Organizations

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Saudi Arabia

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The United States should pressure MBS to act with greater restraint in Yemen and elsewhere.

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United Kingdom

Britain Has Reached a New Worst-Case Scenario on Brexit
A second Brexit vote remains the best option in a dizzyingly difficult situation.

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Immigration and Migration

Trade and Immigration after the Midterms

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Ted Alden joins Jim Lindsay to discuss trade and immigration policy after the Congressional midterms. 

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