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  1. 14 minutes ago

    In 3 out of 4 areas of space activity, the United States maintains an advantage in any “race.” It is only in manned flight, with its political symbolism, that China is a competitor and may surpass us, writes Director James Lewis.

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  2. 52 minutes ago

    Corruption is a major political issue in nearly every Western Hemisphere election. The South-South approach to promoting transparency and good governance is relevant for implementation beyond the Northern Triangle countries, writes .

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  3. 2 hours ago

    "This would mark a significant diplomatic and geopolitical accomplishment for the Korean peninsula." A new study from examines the potential for railway cooperation on the Korean Peninsula. Read it here:

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  4. 2 hours ago

    Secretary Mattis was forced to leave his post before the President's FY2020 Budget Request was finalized. Anthony Cordesman writes how the DoD now relies on annual budgeting by service, rather than trying to develop coherent defense plans for the future.

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  5. 3 hours ago

    "Napoleon’s famous quotation about a sleeping giant moving the world when it awoke seems prescient, but a closer examination presents a more complex story." Director of 's Technology Policy Program examines the U.S.-China technological competition.

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  6. 4 hours ago

    "The President’s decision was based on a fundamentally wrong strategic assumption: ISIS is not defeated and still has a significant presence in Syria and Iraq." 's Anthony Cordesman on the President's decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria.

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  7. 19 hours ago

    “Because you have the right to have a Secretary of Defense whose views are better aligned with yours on these and other subjects...” What does Secretary of Defense James Mattis' resignation mean for U.S. national security?

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  8. 20 hours ago

    Saudi Arabia’s air campaign against Houthi extremists has caused massive civilian casualties and exacerbated the humanitarian crisis in Yemen. Can Yemen's suffering be alleviated? Find out What's Happening in Yemen.

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  9. 21 hours ago

    . expert Sarah Ladislaw outlines some of the side offerings, initiatives, and announcements that occurred shortly before or during the two weeks of COP24 meetings.

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  10. 21 hours ago

    Successful and unsuccessful Islamic extremist attacks in Europe increased 725% between 2007 and 2017. 2017 had the highest number of Islamic extremist attacks in modern European history. Read the new report on European terrorism here:

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  11. 22 hours ago

    . expert Nikos Tsafos breaks down the five main takeaways from a recent workshop on “Transportation in Emerging Economies” hosted by CSIS as part of its ongoing work on energy and development.

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  12. 22 hours ago

    Please join on January 14 at 5pm for the latest installment of our Schieffer Series on the Trump administration's decision to pull U.S. troops from Syria and Afghanistan.

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  13. 22 hours ago

    Secretary Mattis was forced to leave his post before the President's FY2020 Budget Request was finalized. Anthony Cordesman writes how the DoD now relies on annual budgeting by service, rather than trying to develop coherent defense plans for the future.

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  14. 23 hours ago

    By leaving Syria, the U.S. has abandoned its goals of defeating ISIS, removing Iranian proxy forces, and creating a sustainable political transition in Syria. Read more about the implications of the U.S withdrawal from Syria here:

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  15. 23 hours ago

    Despite the Islamic State’s loss of territory in Iraq and Syria, the global Salafi-jihadist movement is far from defeated. The estimated number of fighters in 2018 is 270% greater than when the 9/11 attacks occurred. Read the report here:

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  16. Jan 4

    "Rather than antagonizing allies and partners, Washington should be building coalitions with them to take on shared global challenges." experts examine the risk of U.S. undermining its objectives by alienating its allies and partners.

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  17. Jan 4

    Join on January 9th at 8:30 a.m. for the Stephenson ocean Security Project launch, featuring keynote remarks from .

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    Jan 4

    74% of China’s conventional weapons exports in the past decade went to Asia. Who are the buyers? Learn more with our feature on China’s global arms trade:

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  19. Jan 4

    China's Navy consists of over 300 ships, 13 vessels larger than the deployable battle force of the U.S. Navy. A new interactive report examines China's quest to become a global naval power. Read it here:

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    Jan 4

    U.S. industry relative to 1970: Production: 169 percent higher Real value added: 114 percent higher Energy use: 8 percent higher Employment: 15 percent lower

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