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August 13, 2019

Cybersecurity
The Cyber Crisis of Anglo-American Democracy

The integration of the internet and cyberspace into democratic politics has contributed to a crisis in Anglo-American democracy, with an intensely polarized population, constantly distracted politica…

U.S. President Donald Trump greets British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson (L) as they take part in a session on reforming the United Nations at U.N. Headquarters in New York, U.S., September 18, 2017.

February 11, 2009

United States
New CFR Report Provides Solutions for European Dependence on Russian Energy Supplies

“Ensuring reliable access to Eurasia’s energy at a reasonable price is among the most crucial strategic imperatives for Europe and, by extension, for Europe’s allies in the United States,” finds a ne…

July 10, 2012

Trade
Morning Brief: Why Do U.S. Subways Still Have Drivers?

Despite their successful implementation on rail transit systems on every continent, no U.S. mass transit system employs driverless trains (The Atlantic). Automated trains reduce labor costs and sched…

A New York subway conductor checks the train doors before departing Columbus Circle station in December 2005 (Courtesy Reuters).

July 8, 2015

Sub-Saharan Africa
Al-Shabaab’s Ivory Trade, Continued

This is a guest-post by Andrea Crosta, co-Founder and Executive Director of Elephant Action League (EAL). The Elephant Action League (EAL) is appreciative of this opportunity to justify our findings…

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October 24, 2014

China
Friday Asia Update: Top Five Stories for the Week of October 24, 2014

Ashlyn Anderson, Lauren Dickey, Darcie Draudt, Andrew Hill, Will Piekos, and Sharone Tobias look at the top stories in Asia today. 1. North Korea releases U.S. prisoner. On Tuesday, Pyongyang releas…

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