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Afghan President Appoints Two New Security Ministers: Too Little, Too Late?
Amid rising insecurity, political instability, and upcoming elections, Afghanistan’s President Ghani appointed Amrullah Saleh and Asadullah Khalid to key security...
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Taylor Swift’s Facial Recognition is Creepy but Would New US Privacy Laws Prevent It?
Taylor Swift used covert facial recognition technology to identify known stalkers at her concerts. There is no hint that she...
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Catholic Bishops Still Don’t Get It
To be fair, children are safer as a result of reforms implemented by Church officials in response to the sexual...
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As ‘Afghan’ Elections Loom, Client Kingmaking Takes Center Stage
It is time for the people of Afghanistan to stand up collectively and say no to foreign patronage. Otherwise, it...
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This Year Wasn’t Good for Journalists. Will 2019 Be Better?
As we are about to say goodbye to 2018, it is important to stress that, sadly enough, it wasn’t a...
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Lessons from Mexico for Central American Development
If Mexican President Lopez Obrador’s Central American development plan to curb migration is to work, it will need to create...
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Is China Preparing for Foreign Inspections of Camps in East Turkestan?
As reports of forced labor in internment camps in East Turkestan emerge, the Chinese government has launched a wave of...
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Here’s Why You Can’t Trust Free VPN Apps
If consumers are smart enough to use VPNs, they ought to be smart enough to understand the risks of using...
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Wisconsin’s Post-Election Power-Grab Shows Why Lame-Duck Must Be Killed Off
Wisconsin’s outgoing Republican governor signed a package of laws that limit the power of his Democrat successor. The antics reveal...
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Recommendation to Give Teachers Guns Misses the Mark
There is little evidence that arming teachers will improve safety. Arming school staff might not be seen as necessary if...
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US Central America Aid Signals Closer Mexico Ties but Won’t Curb Migration
A US pledge of aid for Central America may signal improved ties with Mexico but is unlikely to significantly address...
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Syrian Policy Complexity Is America’s Necessary Lesson
Unilateral, surprise decisions and precipitous action like withdrawing US troops from Syria invariably cause more problems than they solve. The...
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Are American States Still Laboratories of Democracy?
Wisconsin’s outgoing Republican governor signed a set of bills that limit the powers of the incoming Democratic governor and attorney...
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US Involvement in Syria Warrants Responsibility to Syrians Fleeing Violence
US involvement in Syria arguably warrants responsibility to offer asylum and other forms of protection to Syrians fleeing the violence...
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Making Schools Safer: Does Arming Teachers Make Sense?
Armed guards, security cameras, and metal detectors at school might offer some risk reduction in some instances, but making schools...
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Trump’s Obsession with Border Wall Has Little to Do With Immigration Control
The purpose of Trump's border wall is symbolic rather than practical. In US political discourse, the Mexico-US border has become...
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Qatar Leaving OPEC Won’t Affect Cartel
Given Qatar's relatively small and declining oil production, its role within OPEC is and has been marginal at best. The...
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Philippines Duterte’s ‘Death Squad’ Plan Thwart Chances for Peace
President Duterte’s ‘death squad’ plan targeting suspected communist rebels will lead to more violence and indicates that there is no...
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Border Control Hasn’t Kept Determined Migrants Out and Neither Will Trump’s Wall
Trump's border wall - if it were ever to be built - would enrich people smugglers, increase the probability that...
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Germany’s Artificial Intelligence Initiative: Last Hurrah or New Hope?
Germany’s €3 billion investment in artificial intelligence is a step in the right direction, but we need to find a...
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