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April 24, 2012

Trade
Morning Brief: Social Security Trust Fund Falling Faster

The Social Security Trust Fund projects it will exhaust all funds by 2035 (Bloomberg). This projection, which is for the overall program, is three years earlier than previous estimates. Various compo…

Counterfeit Social Security cards that were confiscated by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. (ICE Handout/Courtesy Reuters)

June 15, 2016

United Kingdom
The Brexit Debate and What it Means for Europe

Experts discuss the political and economic implications of a Brexit, and the next steps following a "stay" or "leave" vote on June 23.

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November 21, 2013

United States
This Week: Terror in Lebanon, Nuclear Talks with Iran, and Stockpile Plans for Syria

Significant Developments Lebanon. Prime Minister Tamam Salam and speaker Nabih Berry both warned on Thursday of a return to violence in Lebanon if the country fails to resolve ongoing domestic polit…

Civil Defence personnel extinguish a fire on cars at the site of the explosions near the Iranian embassy in Beirut November 19, 2013 (Yassine/Courtesy Reuters).

March 22, 2016

Europe and Eurasia
More Europe, Less Europe, or a Different Europe

Experts assess the prospects for deepening European integration, the potential for a possible Brexit, and the possibility of revamping EU institutions.

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August 16, 2011

Sanctions
Cranking up Pressure on Syria

With Bashar al-Assad’s government thumbing its nose at global anger as it continues a violent crackdown on protesters, the international community should step up pressure and invoke tough sanctions a…