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Federal Reserve Committee Convenes, U.S. Leads UN Security Council, and More

The U.S. Federal Reserve is poised to raise interest rates, the United States assumes the presidency of the UN Security Council, and Japan marks Constitution Memorial Day as the country makes changes to its defense and security policy.

April 28, 2022 — 33:28 min
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Show Notes

The U.S. Federal Reserve is poised to raise interest rates, the United States assumes the presidency of the UN Security Council, and Japan marks Constitution Memorial Day as the country makes changes to its defense and security policy.

 

Articles Mentioned on the Podcast


Kali Robinson, “How Russia’s War in Ukraine Could Amplify Food Insecurity in the Mideast,” CFR.org, April 21, 2022

 

Experts and Interactives Mentioned


Sheila Smith, CFR


Sheila Smith, “Constitutional Change in Japan,” CFR.org, March 11, 2021

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