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    Assessing President Trump’s Legacy of Cyber Confusion

    The Trump administration leaves a legacy of confusion over cybersecurity issues with few positives.

    Blog Post by Brandon Valeriano December 21, 2020 Digital and Cyberspace Policy Program

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    The European Union and the United Kingdom came to a last-minute trade deal on Christmas Eve, narrowly averting the hardest of all potential Brexits. But major uncertainty remains.

    In Brief by Matthias Matthijs December 28, 2020

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

    Governments and researchers have been working with an extremely ambitious timetable to provide billions of people with immunity to the new coronavirus. Now, the first vaccines are being distributed, spurring hope that the pandemic’s end is in sight.

    Backgrounder by Claire Felter December 21, 2020

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    Teaching Notes by Richard N. Haass May 12, 2020

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    The Final Days of Brexit Negotiations

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    Panelists discuss the latest developments in Brexit negotiations, including the main points of contention among the parties, prospect of a deal before December 31, and implications for the private sector.  

    Virtual Event by Jennifer Hillman and Matthias Matthijs December 22, 2020

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  • Cybersecurity
    Cyber Week in Review: December 4, 2020
    EU proposes transatlantic partnership; New Zealand debuts views on international law in cyberspace; North Korean hackers target vaccine makers, State Department launches North Korea bounty program; China drafts guidelines on personal data from mobile apps; and DHS under investigation by inspector general, NSO’s Circles sells location data to twenty-five countries.
    Blog Post by Adam Segal December 4, 2020 Digital and Cyberspace Policy Program
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    U.S. Senate Votes on COVID-19 Relief Bill, Bolivia’s General Election, and More
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    The U.S. Senate votes on a COVID-19 relief bill; Bolivians head to the polls for a twice-postponed general election; and New Zealand, considered to have one of the most successful pandemic responses, also holds a general election.
    Podcast with James M. Lindsay and Robert McMahon October 15, 2020 The World Next Week
  • Southeast Asia
    Vietnam’s Response to the United States’ Changing Approach to the South China Sea
    Huong Le Thu is a senior analyst at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute. July 2020 marked a significant shift in developments regarding the South China Sea. The Trump administration announce…
    Blog Post by Guest Blogger for Asia Unbound August 3, 2020 Asia Unbound
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    Cyber Week in Review: June 25, 2020
    United States suspends H1-B and other work visas; United States, EU denounce China over series of cyberattacks; India prohibits state-run telecommunications companies from acquiring Chinese network equipment; EU moves forward with digital services tax despite U.S. withdrawal from negotiations; and Pentagon accuses Huawei and nineteen other Chinese companies of having links to the Chinese military.
    Blog Post by Adam Segal June 25, 2020 Net Politics
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    Expanding the G7 Makes Sense. Including Russia Does Not.
    Russia's inclusion in an expanded G7 would run contrary to the group's aims and interests.
    Blog Post by Stewart M. Patrick June 8, 2020 The Internationalist
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    Australia: Is the United States Still a Reliable Ally?
    The pandemic and tensions with China are creating a wedge between Canberra and Washington.
    Blog Post by Daniel Flitton May 11, 2020 Asia Unbound
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    Australia and New Zealand Are Crushing COVID-19; Will Their Reopening Strategies Work for Other Countries?
    New Zealand’s prime minister, Jacinda Ardern, declared victory against her country’s coronavirus outbreak last week, stating that “There is no widespread undetected community transmission in New Zeal…
    Blog Post by Joshua Kurlantzick May 6, 2020 Asia Unbound
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    Five Questions on Gender Equality in Foreign Policy: Natasha Stott Despoja
    This blog post is part of the Women and Foreign Policy program’s interview series on Gender Equality in Foreign Policy, featuring global and U.S. officials leading initiatives to promote gender equality in the defense, development, and diplomatic sectors.
    Blog Post by Guest Blogger for Women Around the World February 10, 2020 Women Around the World
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    Morrison Struggles Amidst His Bushfire Response
    Daniel Flitton is the editor of The Interpreter, a digital magazine published daily by the Lowy Institute in Sydney. When political dramas unfold in real life, they never seem to feature that one …
    Blog Post by Guest Blogger for Asia Unbound February 3, 2020 Asia Unbound
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    Australia’s Fires Will Rage Again. Here’s How the Government Can Prepare.
    Warming temperatures mean that Australia will likely continue to suffer from massive bushfires. To reduce future damage, the government must act.
    In Brief by Alice C. Hill January 9, 2020
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    CFR Fellows’ Book Launch Guest Event: Building A Resilient Tomorrow
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    Alice C. Hill and Leonardo Martinez-Diaz discuss their new book, Building A Resilient Tomorrow: How To Prepare For The Coming Climate Disruption. Decision-makers at all levels of government and business have been actively seeking ways to help communities build resilience to the impacts of climate change. In their book, Hill and Martinez-Diaz offer concrete, actionable policy recommendations and behind-the-scenes stories from their personal experiences in the U.S. government. 
    Event with Alice C. Hill and Leonardo Martinez-Diaz November 6, 2019
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    The President's Inbox: Charles Edel and John Lee on the U.S.-Australia Alliance
    The newest episode of The President’s Inbox is live. I sat down with Charles Edel and John Lee, fellows at the University of Sydney’s United States Studies Centre, to talk about the future of the U.S…
    Blog Post by James M. Lindsay October 1, 2019 The Water's Edge
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    The U.S.-Australia Relationship, With Charles Edel and John Lee
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    Charles Edel and John Lee, senior fellows at the University of Sydney’s United States Studies Centre, sit down with James M. Lindsay to discuss the state of the U.S.-Australia alliance. Edel and Lee recently co-authored "The future of the US-Australia alliance in an era of great power competition."
    Podcast with James M. Lindsay, Charles Edel and John Lee October 1, 2019 The President's Inbox
  • Cybersecurity
    Cyber Week in Review: September 20, 2019
    Australia concludes China responsible for cyberattack; North Korean hacking groups sanctioned; Facebook heads to Washington; and U.S. blacklisting still hurting Huawei.
    Blog Post by Adam Segal September 20, 2019 Net Politics
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    The U.S.-Australia Alliance: What to Know
    President Trump and Prime Minister Morrison’s close relationship is good news for the decades-old alliance.
    In Brief by Samuel Parmer September 13, 2019
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