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July 2010

Information Operations

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Psychological Operations by Another Name Are Sweeter
The Department of Defense has decided to change the name of military psychological operations (PSYOP) and this is a good thing, writes Christopher Paul.
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Jul 29, 2010
Small Wars Journal
Christopher Paul
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Medical Leadership in an Increasingly Complex World
It is time for physicians to think beyond making their institution, practice, or professional society better. The population needs, and deserves, such leadership, writes Robert H. Brook.
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Jul 28, 2010
The Journal of the American Medical Association
Robert H. Brook
Peacekeeping and Stability Operations

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A Bottom-Up Peace in Afghanistan
The Afghan government has embarked on a high-stakes gamble: Try to negotiate with the leaders of the various insurgent networks to end the nine-year-old Afghan war, write Wali Shaaker and John Parachini.
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Jul 15, 2010
Providence Journal
Wali Ahmad Shaaker, John V. Parachini @JohnParachini
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Are Public-Service Subsidies Good for the Public?
In the federal legislation signed this spring to reform student lending, one feature has been largely overlooked by the press: The new law increases the incentive for college graduates to choose public-service careers, such as teaching, write Jennifer L. Steele, Richard J. Murnane, and John B. Willett.
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Jul 14, 2010
Education Week
Jennifer L. Steele, Richard J. Murnane, et al.
Global Climate Change

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Redesigning the International Approach to Climate Change
Limiting climate change requires a revolution in the way the global economy generates and consumes energy. It is becoming increasingly clear that the current diplomatic approach should be redesigned to meet this immense political, technical, and social challenge, writes Robert J. Lempert.
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Jul 1, 2010
The Huffington Post
Robert J. Lempert @RobertLempert

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Advancing Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence

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The Policy Currents Podcast

Helping Coastal Communities Plan for Climate Change

Managing Escalation in Crisis and War

Measuring Wellbeing to Help Communities Thrive

Assessing and Articulating the Wider Benefits of Research

July 2010

Psychological Operations by Another Name Are Sweeter

Medical Leadership in an Increasingly Complex World

A Bottom-Up Peace in Afghanistan

Are Public-Service Subsidies Good for the Public?

Redesigning the International Approach to Climate Change

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