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Local Leadership in Times of CrisisEric L. Johnson, mayor of Dallas, Texas, discusses local leadership during times of crisis and uncertainty, drawing on his experiences as mayor during the recent protests against police brutality, …
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Making Sense of the Debates Over FISA (Part One)Somehow, FISA has become a four-letter word. In the first part of a two-part series on the current debates surrounding the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, former General Counsel of the National Security Agency Glenn Gerstell explains how the act has changed since its inception.
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Five Foreign-Policy Satires Worth WatchingEach Friday this summer, we suggest foreign-policy-themed movies worth watching. This week: classic satires.
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North Korea’s Power StructureIn North Korea, all authority flows from Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un. He has reinstated the party as the central hub to consolidate his power and bring elites to heel.
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After the Death of Another Journalist, Cameroon Needs Outside Political MediationMaurice Kamto is the leader of the Cameroon Renaissance Movement (MRC) and was the main challenger in Cameroon’s 2018 presidential election. He was imprisoned by the government from January to Octobe…
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Black Lives Matter—for Social Justice, and for America’s Global RoleHuman rights abuses at home undermine U.S. global leadership.
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Maria Ressa’s Verdict: A Capstone for the Collapse of Press Freedom in Southeast AsiaYesterday (U.S. time), editor Maria Ressa, one of the most prominent journalists in the Philippines, and indeed in the world—she was selected as one of Time’s people of the year in 2018 and featured …
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How to Vote During a PandemicAs countries consider how and when to vote in the coming months, here's what experts recommend for holding safe and secure elections during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Pierre Nkurunziza's Death and the Future of BurundiThe startling death of Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza earlier this week raises new questions about the future direction of his country. Nkurunziza’s legacy is not a happy one. After taking …
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The Chinese Communist PartyThe Chinese Communist Party faces a host of pressing domestic and international policy challenges as it transitions to a new generation of leaders.
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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.
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Rodrigo Duterte Goes Even Farther in Using COVID-19 to Crack DownIn recent months, Southeast Asian leaders—and leaders from many other parts of the world—have utilized the COVID-19 pandemic to expand executive powers, crack down on civil society and undermine oppo…
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Trump’s Threat to Use the Military Against Protesters: What to KnowAmid protests against racial injustice, can President Trump deploy the military to bring “law and order” to American streets?
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Assessing Public Health RisksDr. Leana Wen, visiting professor of public health at George Washington University, and former health commissioner for the city of Baltimore, discusses COVID-19, considerations for reopening, and be…
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In Bayelsa, Nigerian Government Response to COVID-19 Falls Short of PromisesIn Nigeria, as elsewhere in Africa (and the world, for that matter), there is often a large disconnect between what the federal government says in its press statements and what actually happens at th…