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How to Fix the Defense Production Act Committee
Revamping the Defense Production Act Committee to achieve its founding potential would be a step toward a stronger American industrial strategy – and to ensuring American resilience…
Lessons from COVID-19: Intelligence Failures and How to Prepare for the Next Global Crisis
The pandemic was a global intelligence failure, and the world still has not learned the lessons to prepare for the next crisis.
Business as Usual? Proposals for the Annual Meetings of the IMF and World Bank Group
U.S. leadership is needed to address problems in developing countries that have global implications.
The Absurdity and Destruction of the Push to Force Title 42 Continuation
"The forced continuation of Title 42 serves to prevent border officers from upholding immigration law, and leads to more disorder, human suffering, and the subversion of law."
Title 42 is a Failure Yet Still Dominates U.S. Border Policy
The Biden administration must do more to defend and implement its decision to finally end Title 42.
“Freedom Convoy” Occupation Highlights Canada’s Security Challenges
Poor responses to recent protests in Ottawa show need for deep law enforcement and national security reforms.
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Living with Two Pandemics: COVID-19 Amid Insecurity in Nigeria
Vaccinations remain in single digits, even as multiple types of violence spread. Yet international aid stands at 20 percent of the need.
New Legislation Needed to Prepare for the Next Pandemic
A new bill would give the secretary of Health and Human Services a seat on the National Security Council, and more.
Holding the LINE: Chinese Cyber Influence Campaigns After the Pandemic
An analysis of China's cyber influence tactics in Taiwan's 2020 elections can help us understand the extent of China’s capabilities and how to prepare for future operations.
Duque’s War in Colombia: High Stakes For UN, OAS, and Biden Administration as Human Rights Crisis Spins Out of Control
Amid widespread protests, continued US support for Duque will further erode implementation of the peace accords and spur deeper conflict.
A Pandemic Isn’t the Only Kind of “Catastrophic Risk.” It’s Time to Prepare More Seriously for the Next.
If any good is to come of this crisis, it must be an increased awareness of America’s vulnerability -- and what it takes to prepare.
Countering Vaccine Diplomacy with US Health Leadership
The United States must do more on vaccine diplomacy, including dramatically increasing the number of doses shared to push back against aggressive exports from Russia and China.
Vaccinate Our Kids
The youngest kids, those under age 12, need emergency authorization for the COVID vaccination.
Preparing for Future Pandemics Means Improving and Reforming — Not Abandoning — the WHO
Committing to an international effort in response to transnational health threats does not mean surrendering sovereign authority or essential interests.
In a COVID World, America Is Divided Over Its Common Defense
We need to reconceptualize what security means; explore how we can build paradigms that re-connect our polarized society; and respond to the security challenges we face in ways…
Ukraine’s Pandemic-Era Obligations to Civilians in Crimea and Donbas Under Humanitarian Law
Russia is not the sole State with such responsibilities. As the displaced sovereign, Ukraine retains certain residual obligations towards its citizens.
Should the COVID-19 Vaccine Be Required for the Military?
A mandatory vaccination program would likely be upheld in military and federal courts if President Biden determines that it is in the interests of national security.
To Combat Central America’s Bad Governance, Biden Can’t Just Throw Money at the Problem
The $4 billion in US aid will have to be carefully managed, and could be leveraged to combat the corruption and impunity that drives so many to migrate.