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August 26, 2020

Demonstrations and Protests
Tear Gas and the Politics of Protest Policing

Tear gas is banned in international warfare, and its health risks are well-documented. Still, it remains a crowd-control agent of choice for police worldwide.

In Brief by Jessica Moss

April 9, 2020

Taiwan
Why Does the WHO Exclude Taiwan?

The world could learn from Taiwan’s success in responding to the coronavirus pandemic, yet it doesn’t have a seat at the World Health Organization.

In Brief by Yu-Jie Chen and Jerome A. Cohen Asia Program

August 1, 2019

Nonproliferation, Arms Control, and Disarmament
What the INF Treaty’s Collapse Means for Nuclear Proliferation

The collapse of the Cold War–era nuclear arms treaty signals trouble for U.S.-Russia relations, European security, and nonproliferation efforts.

In Brief by Lori Esposito Murray

March 27, 2019

Italy
China’s Belt and Road Gets a Win in Italy

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s signature project, the Belt and Road Initiative, got a boost when Italy became the first major European country to join. What was behind Italy’s decision and what might it mean for allies in the United States and the EU?

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In Brief by Andrew Chatzky

February 5, 2019

Venezuela
Maduro’s Allies: Who Backs the Venezuelan Regime?

The staying power of Nicolas Maduro’s embattled government may hinge on three critical allies: Russia, China, and Cuba.

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In Brief by Rocio Cara Labrador