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President Trump sent U.S. troops to the border with Mexico to supplement the work of authorities there. President Biden pledges a new approach as pressures mount along the boundary.
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James M. Lindsay
Senior Vice President, Director of Studies, and Maurice R. Greenberg Chair Full Bio
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A preview of world events in the coming week from CFR.org: Egypt undergoes a power transition; the UN Observer Mission expires in Syria; World Humanitarian Day takes place; and Russia joins the World Trade Organization.
Theme music by Miguel Herrero under Creative Commons License
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