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There are actions that the West could take to recover the initiative and substantially reduce the exploitable perception that it is driven by escalation aversion. and explain:
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Yoon Suk-yeol’s slim margin of victory may make it difficult for the president-elect to mobilize the support needed to successfully implement key domestic campaign pledges, writes .
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“The Russian military’s operations plan to date has been described by one knowledgeable analyst as ‘bizarre’ and not exploiting Russian advantages. That said, the Russian military, with some 125 battalion tactical groups in Ukraine, has mass and numbers.”
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What is Emmanuel Macron’s foreign policy doctrine? takes a deep dive into the French president’s actions on the world stage ahead of the French elections in April.
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For the latest Brookings analysis on Putin’s war in Ukraine, bookmark our topic page: https://brookings.edu/topic/russias-invasion-of-ukraine/…
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Is the West appearing too #escalation averse out of fear of #nuclear war? and I tackle the question here
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Amidst the Russia-Ukraine war, NATO allies have avoided violent conflict between themselves and Russia but created the perception that NATO policy is driven by escalation aversion, ceding initiative to Putin. Read @AmyJNelsonPhD & Alexander H. Montgomery: https://brook.gs/34zEuxl
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Stories of dirty money flowing through U.S. real estate have become all too common in recent years. What will it take to curb the practice?
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What would it take for the U.S. to steer technology into more places and bring greater opportunity to new people and regions? See new research from and :
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Was President Trump able to achieve his deregulatory agenda? and Kelly Kennedy find that the results are decidedly mixed.
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“If there was any doubt before, the answer is now clear. Vladimir Putin is showing that a world without American power—or, for that matter, Western power—is not a better world,” writes .
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The collaboration between China and Russia should be seen as part of a broader project to reshape the global information landscape to favor the Kremlin and Beijing’s authoritarian political projects, argues David Bandurski.
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There are few existing mechanisms or incentives to encourage coordination between America’s metro areas. , , and say it’s time for that to change.
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Humanity will face many challenges in the coming years—climate change, pandemic preparedness, wealth concentration, digitalization. Our new essay collection looks at some of the most pressing questions and needs for international cooperation. [THREAD]
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With Africa’s youth population projected to double by 2050, there is a growing need for innovative and sustainable ways to support youth employment. explains how many young Africans are already leading the way forward.
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Students that attend majority-Black schools are a full 12 months behind their peers in majority-white schools, recent estimates show.
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“The bitter, win-at-all costs presidential campaign demonstrated just how polarized the South Korean electorate has become in recent years,” writes .
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We are launching Phase 2 of our multi-year #GlobalChina project, which shifts from description to prescription and will focus on generating policy recommendations for how the United States should respond to China's growing activism. Learn more here:
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Tune in to this excellent conversation happening now!
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Just started! Join us to make @GeorginaEWright 's first Twitter Space memorable! #FrenchFriday https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1eaKbNPbDDBKX…
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France & the future of Europe: Georgina Wright on #FrenchFriday
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The unbanked as a percentage of the population is greater in the United States than in all other G7 countries. Treasury Accounts could help improve financial inclusion, Howell Jackson and Timothy G. Massad argue.
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STARTING NOW: We're discussing the leadership of African women and girls and strategies for gender equality in political leadership.
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Fiona Hill is excellent here on the way Ukrainians are often erased from the narrative around Ukraine.
The whole conversation here is very much worth a read or listen. https://nytimes.com/2022/03/08/opinion/ezra-klein-podcast-fiona-hill.html…
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2021 was the most expensive year to date for climate-related disasters in the United States, with more than 20 extreme weather events causing losses of over $1 billion each.
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Wars are about more than numbers. Ukrainians are highly motivated, with a president who has come into his own as a true and inspiring wartime leader. For now, the question of Russia prevailing remains an “if,” not a “when,” says .
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As most of the world offers its support to Ukraine, we cannot abandon the equitable deployment of civil and human rights. All people, regardless of race or nationality, must be equally allowed access to cross borders to safety, says .
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And here is that promised analysis that provides more detail about Yoon Suk-yeol and what to expect from his administration:
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The war in Ukraine couldn’t have come at a worse time for the global economy. says low- and middle-income countries must act now to dampen the shocks.
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Russia’s aggression has underscored why President Biden was right that the struggle between democracies and autocracies is the struggle of our time and why authoritarians are such a threat to peace and stability, writes .
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ICYMI - Sharing video of yesterday's discussion w/ Taiwan's trade negotiator, John Deng, as well as expert panel w/ , , and on Taiwan's role in global supply chains + US-Taiwan supply chain security
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“This is a really in-your-face demonstration of the geopolitical implications of continuing to rely on oil," said of the .
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With the crisis in Ukraine, there has been a lot of talk about alliances and what they really mean. Here is a good explainer from on America’s alliances and how the U.S. works with its allies.
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Missed our conversation about inflation in America and the Consumer Price Index with , , , and ? Catch up on it here:
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Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy has said Nato’s refusal of a no-fly zone gave ‘the green light for further bombing of Ukrainian cities and villages.’
Is the West doing enough?
Tim Sebastian asked foreign policy expert .
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China has much more to lose by jeopardizing its trade with the United States and Europe than to gain through preserving its economic ties with Russia.
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Join us tomorrow at 11am for a Europe edition of #FrenchFriday!
We'll speak with Georgina Wright, Director of the Europe program , to discuss the role of Europe in the presidential campaign.
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Don't miss it Mar 11·Célia Belin·
France & the future of Europe: Georgina Wright on #FrenchFriday
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Oh hey we're talking inflation here on Twitter Spaces. Join in at link below.
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Starting now... Hear about inflation from different folks with different perspectives (including me and mine!)
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Join us in 30 minutes to assess the release of the @BLS_gov Consumer Price Index and inflation with @davidmwessel, @JustinWolfers, @Neil_Irwin, @WendyEdelberg, and @EKamarck. https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1MYxNnYmNoRxw…
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Join us in 30 minutes to assess the release of the @BLS_gov Consumer Price Index and inflation with @davidmwessel, @JustinWolfers, @Neil_Irwin, @WendyEdelberg, and @EKamarck. https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1MYxNnYmNoRxw…
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Join us in 30 minutes to assess the release of the Consumer Price Index and inflation with , , , , and .
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Join us at 11 AM ET for a conversation on this topic with and , , , and . Set a reminder: https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1MYxNnYmNoRxw…
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CPI rose 0.8% last month, much as expected. Over the year, inflation was 7.9%. Big contributions from gas, shelter and food.
Core CPI rose a calmer 0.5% (again as expected), and is up 6.4% over the year.
There will be lots of headlines, but this is the number everyone expected
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Laundering large amounts of money or evading sanctions via cryptocurrency is far from straightforward.
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. sent us his reaction to the South Korean presidential election (right before boarding a flight!). Check out his thoughts and be sure to look out for more analysis from him about the incoming administration on our website in the days ahead.
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1/ There are a lot of false binaries for evaluating China's approach to Russia/Ukraine (e.g., are China and Russia allies, will China mediate, is it possible to drive a wedge between China and Russia...) The answer to all of these questions is no. These are the wrong questions.
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The COVID-19 pandemic led to a diffusion of the U.S. tech industry into new places. But it’s too early to tell if it’s a temporary or long-term trend, and say.
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The Trump administration’s legal difficulties limited its deregulatory agenda, but the status quo of Obama-era rulemaking was still significantly altered, and Kelly Kennedy argue.
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The devastating and prolonged impacts from COVID-19 have put the community schools strategy on the map as an approach to address students’ comprehensive needs.
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. sent us his reaction to the South Korean presidential election (right before boarding a flight!). Check out his thoughts and be sure to look out for more analysis from him about the incoming administration on our website in the days ahead.
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Join us tomorrow morning after the release of the Consumer Price Index to talk about inflation and the data with , , , , and .
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Many of the world’s developing economies remain debilitated by the pandemic. The Ukraine crisis could make it even harder for countries to regain their footing.
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Tackling Africa’s urgent humanitarian issues will require an acceleration of efforts to harness private sector resources from individual donors, foundations, and corporations, Una Osili says.
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On March 14th, I’ll join the for a conversation on the Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys, of which I chair, to discuss the role of the commission to study and address disparate conditions faced by Black males in America.
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Will Russia’s invasion of Ukraine spur U.N. Security Council reform? and say it is time for radical change.
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Global Financial Integrity found that $2.3 billion was laundered through U.S. real estate between 2015-2020. That figure likely underestimates the problem.
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“Prior to COVID-19, women were beginning to thrive online. Action now can reverse the pandemic’s impacts and ensure that women entrepreneurs can lead the future of Africa’s digital economy,” and write.
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“The best way for most cities to promote their own participation in the nation’s tech sector will be to build up the best tech ecosystems and quality of life they can—now and going forward,” @MarkMuro1and write.
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Missed the conversation between , , , , and on how Asian countries are dealing with the crisis in Ukraine? Catch up with their insightful discussion here:
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How Asian countries are reacting to the Russian invasion of Ukraine
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Only 22% of the Trump administration’s regulatory or deregulatory actions that were challenged in court came through the legal process unscathed.
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While the U.S. tech sector’s expansion slowed during the initial pandemic-related lockdowns, it managed net positive growth through almost all of the crisis.
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“While it’s still too soon to know how the war in Ukraine ends and what role Beijing will play through its course, China’s choices will be pivotal in shaping not just the outcomes of the immediate crisis, but also the new order that rises from the ashes.”
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Today on #InternationalWomensDay, see how our Echidna Global Scholars are taking action to improve gender equality and sustainability.
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“It is best for governments to encourage those motivated to help to dedicate themselves to fundraising, medical care and other vital but non-violent activity, ideally helping refugees and other vulnerable populations outside the war zones.”
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And finally, explains the Senate filibuster and how to get around it in her book, Exceptions to the Rule.
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In a book about the vice presidency, lays out how presidential candidates pick their running mates and how the role of the VP has evolved over time.
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In her book, Fateful Triangle, provides a deep look at the consequential relationship between China, India, and the United States.
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Next is a biography by Senior Fellow Fiona Hill. She provides a thoughtful and inspiring account of her life growing up in an impoverished place, her research on Russia and Vladimir Putin, and her time in public service.
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First is a new release from : Fixer Upper. This book explains why housing is the way it is in the United States and outlines practical ideas to provide affordable housing to more Americans.
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On #InternationalWomensDay, we’re highlighting five recent books written by our women scholars on a wide range of topics—from America’s housing crisis to Indian foreign policy. Check them out!
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In 2016, the U.S. treasury established a pilot program to address dirty money in America’s real estate markets. Has it worked? New research from , , and explores:
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Wondering why we have so much inflation, what lies ahead, and what should be done to tame the beast? Join me, on Twitter Spaces at 11 AM ET March 10.
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UNICEF estimates that almost 350,000 children are without access to schools in Ukraine.
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If you have any questions for our panel, please DM us.
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Join us in 30 minutes for a Twitter Spaces conversation with @ryanl_hass, @patricia_m_kim, @tanvi_madan, @solis_msolis and @AndrewIYeo about Asian reactions to the war in Ukraine. DM us with any questions! https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1PlJQaEkprNJE…
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Join us in 30 minutes for a Twitter Spaces conversation with @ryanl_hass, @patricia_m_kim, @tanvi_madan, @solis_msolis and @AndrewIYeo about Asian reactions to the war in Ukraine. DM us with any questions! https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1PlJQaEkprNJE…
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Join us in 30 minutes for a Twitter Spaces conversation with , , , and about Asian reactions to the war in Ukraine. DM us with any questions!
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TODAY 9am EST | 7:30pm IST
How is the Russian invasion of Ukraine being seen in various Asian countries? How are they responding? What are the implications for the Indo-Pacific.
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Even as the U.S. economy recovers, rising housing costs are putting stress on renter households, who tend to be younger and lower-income than homeowners, with higher shares of Black and Latino or Hispanic families.
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How is Asia going to be impacted by the war in Ukraine? Join us for a Twitter Spaces conversation on this with , , , and tomorrow at 9 AM ET.
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“Party primaries are now the most consequential elections in American politics. For many years they have been the ugly stepchild of American politics; ignored by journalists and snubbed by political scientists. All that is changing.”
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How is Russia's invasion of Ukraine reverberating in Asia? How will key Asian countries respond?
Join me and my colleagues on Tuesday at 9 AM ET for a Twitter spaces conversation
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Real estate markets in countries like the U.S. have become prime destinations for illicit wealth. , , examine the scope of the problem and the Treasury’s effort to stop the flow of dirty money.
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Cryptocurrencies are far from perfect in obscuring the identities of malicious actors, and law enforcement agencies are getting better at tracking online criminals and their transactions.
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The EU is focusing heavily on bridging the innovation divide between Western and Eastern Europe. New research explores how digitalization is unfolding in EU countries.
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Putin’s war in Ukraine could have major ramifications in Asia. Join us for a Twitter Spaces conversation on this with , , , and tomorrow at 9 AM ET.
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