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    Global Climate Agreements: Successes and Failures

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    How New Tobacco Control Laws Could Help Close the Racial Gap on U.S. Cancer

    This interactive examines how nationwide bans on menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars, as proposed by the Biden administration on April 28, 2022, could help shrink the racial gap on U.S. lung cancer death rates.

    Interactive by Olivia Angelino, Thomas J. Bollyky, Elle Ruggiero and Isabella Turilli February 1, 2023 Global Health Program

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    Blinken Visits South Pacific, Colombia-ELN Cease-Fire, Thailand’s Political Face-off, and More
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    U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visits Australia to wrap up a visit aimed at boosting security ties and offsetting Chinese influence; the Colombian government and guerrilla group the National Liberation Army (ELN) agree to implement a cease-fire; the formation of a newly elected Thai government remains in limbo as differing factions disagree on who can stand for prime minister; and China’s government removes former Foreign Minister Qin Gang after only seven months of service. 
    Podcast with Robert McMahon and Carla Anne Robbins July 27, 2023 The World Next Week
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    EU, Latin America, and the Caribbean Summit, U.S. Defense Spending Conflicts, Women’s World Cup Down Under, and More
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    Leaders from the European Union (EU), Latin America, and the Caribbean meet to renew a strategic partnership on issues including trade and climate change; the U.S. Congress wrestles with unprecedented divisions over the annual National Defense Authorization Act; thirty-two soccer teams land in Australia and New Zealand for the FIFA Women’s World Cup; and grim days appear likely for the Wagner Group amid a post-rebellion crackdown from the Kremlin.
    Podcast with Robert McMahon and Carla Anne Robbins July 13, 2023 The World Next Week
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    AUKUS Explained: How Will the Trilateral Pact Shape Indo-Pacific Security?
    The fledgling agreement is set to deepen defense cooperation among Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, but it could be decades before it delivers on its promise.
    In Brief by Lauren Kahn June 12, 2023 National Security and Defense Program
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    The International Atomic Energy Association reports on the nuclear-powered submarines that the United States and the United Kingdom will provide to Australia within the AUKUS alliance; world leaders and defense officials meet in Singapore for Asia’s premier security event– the Shangri-La Dialogue; U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken wraps up his Nordic tour with his final stop in Helsinki, meeting with Finnish officials to discuss North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) priorities; and NATO sends additional troops to Kosovo to respond to ethnically-charged clashes.
    Podcast with Robert McMahon and Carla Anne Robbins June 1, 2023 The World Next Week
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    Review of Australia’s China Odyssey: From Euphoria to Fear
    In Australia’s China Odyssey: From Euphoria to Fear, James Curran charts Australia's fluctuating policy toward China.
    Blog Post by Elena Collinson May 30, 2023 Asia Unbound
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    Women This Week: Women in the United States Are Losing Access to Reproductive Health Services
    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 covers March 18 to March 24. 
    Blog Post by Noël James and Caroline Kapp March 24, 2023 Women Around the World
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    China Hones Its Influence Tactics in New Zealand
    As China expanded its influence efforts beyond its near neighbors, New Zealand's liberal democracy became a prime target.
    Blog Post by Joshua Kurlantzick February 27, 2023 Asia Unbound
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    China’s Influence Efforts Are Expanding—But They Also Often Are Failing
    Understanding Beijing’s failures now is crucial ahead of a time when efforts to shape opinion are more sophisticated.
    Article by Joshua Kurlantzick February 22, 2023 Asia Program
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    Women This Week: Saudi Arabia to Sponsor the 2023 Women’s World Cup
    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 covers January 28 to February 3.
    Blog Post by Caroline Kapp February 3, 2023 Women Around the World
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    Women This Week: Iranian Government Continues Brutal Crackdown on “Women, Life, Freedom”
    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 covers January 7 to January 13.
    Blog Post by Caroline Kapp January 13, 2023 Women Around the World
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    Women This Week: Female Representation Regresses in China
    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 covers October 22 to October 28.
    Blog Post by Caroline Kapp October 28, 2022 Women Around the World
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    Italians vote in a snap general election with an expected populist surge; occupied territories in Ukraine stage referendums on whether or not to join Russia; and the Joe Biden administration holds a summit with Pacific Island leaders to counter growing Chinese influence.
    Podcast with James M. Lindsay and Robert McMahon September 22, 2022 The World Next Week
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    What Will King Charles III Mean for the British Monarchy Overseas?
    The succession from Queen Elizabeth II to Charles could accelerate anti-monarchy movements in countries where the Crown is still head of state.
    In Brief by James McBride September 9, 2022
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    U.S. Gun Policy: Global Comparisons
    The United States is witnessing another year of record gun violence, raising domestic and international scrutiny of its comparatively loose gun laws and placing pressure on lawmakers to enact meaningful reforms.
    Backgrounder by Jonathan Masters June 10, 2022
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    The Quad Is Getting More Ambitious in the Indo-Pacific
    The leaders of the United States, Australia, India, and Japan held their fourth Quad meeting in May. After a year dedicated to fighting the pandemic, here’s what they pledged to take on next.
    In Brief by Sheila A. Smith May 27, 2022 Asia Program
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