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October 2016

International Diplomacy

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Righting Relations With Russia
Russia's current anti-Western stridency coincides with rising internal repression. That may limit what the next U.S. president can do to improve relations.
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Oct 31, 2016
U.S. News & World Report
William Courtney @courtneywmh

Counterinsurgency

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Can the Islamic State Lose Mosul and Still Win?
The loss of Mosul would be a serious blow for the Islamic State but past insurgencies suggest it is far too early to count the Islamic State out.
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Oct 31, 2016
Foreign Policy
Seth G. Jones
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Why Being a Migrant Is Not the Biggest Barrier to Education in Europe
Migrant students tend to have lower performance and are more likely to leave school early. But factors other than migrant status, such as language barriers, can explain these differences.
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Oct 31, 2016
New Europe
Barbara Janta, Emma Harte
Cyber Warfare

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Checklist for a U.S.-Russia Cyberwar
The Obama administration is reportedly considering a response to Russia's alleged hack of the Democratic National Committee. But many questions must be addressed first.
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Oct 31, 2016
TechCrunch
Martin C. Libicki
Prescription Drug Benefits

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Easing the Pain When Critical Medications Are No Longer Covered
Allowing insurance companies to limit the drugs they cover is necessary to give them leverage that can result in lower medication costs for all patients. Still, there are ways to make the process more transparent and manageable.
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Oct 28, 2016
The Hill
Erin Audrey Taylor
Military Transformation

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China's PLAAF Pilot Training Program Undergoes Major Overhaul
China's People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) has made great strides in recent years to transform its pilot training program. PLAAF leaders understand many of the institutional and cultural weaknesses that impede effectiveness and are taking measures to address them.
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Oct 27, 2016
The National Interest
Lyle J. Morris, Eric Heginbotham
Law Enforcement

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Reform of 'Stop and Search' Requires Effective Communication
The UK's Home Office commissioned the development of a new training package and standard of practice for the use of stop and search. As the program is rolled out nationally, officers need to receive consistent and persuasive messages about the purpose and goals of the training.
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Oct 27, 2016
Police Oracle
Lucy Strang, Chris Giacomantonio
Al Qaida

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Al Qaeda's Ruthless Pragmatism Makes It More Dangerous Than the Islamic State
Al Qaeda presents a graver long-term threat to the West than the Islamic State. It has proved more effective in exploiting U.S. policy in the Middle East to legitimize itself as an armed force and, increasingly, as a viable political player.
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Oct 27, 2016
Reuters
Colin P. Clarke, Barak Mendelsohn
Haiti

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Cholera in Haiti: No Surprise This Time Around
When Hurricane Matthew swept across Haiti, it left a resurgence of cholera in its wake. Tackling cholera head-on should be on the short list of health priorities for disaster relief in the island nation.
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Oct 27, 2016
Inside Sources
Melinda Moore
International Diplomacy

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The Legacy Obama Leaves His Successor in Asia
The U.S. pivot to the Indo-Pacific has improved U.S. popularity and influence, and positioned it for gains in regional economic, diplomatic, and military cooperation. The incoming administration would be wise to embrace these gains and build on them to preserve and further develop U.S. interests and influence in the region.
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Oct 26, 2016
The National Interest
Scott W. Harold
United States

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The Made-in-America Global Security and Economic System Still Serves U.S. Interests
The next U.S. president will have many willing partners and an opportunity to expand the global system of security and economic institutions in a way that will help the United States and the world for decades.
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Oct 26, 2016
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Howard J. Shatz @HowardJShatz, David A. Shlapak
Autonomous Vehicles

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Driving to Safety: Autonomous Vehicle Questions, Answered
A recent RAND report found that test-driving autonomous vehicles is not a feasible way to determine when they will be safe enough for consumer use. This resulted in a lot of questions.
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Oct 25, 2016
Nidhi Kalra, Susan M. Paddock
Secondary Education

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What's Behind Record High School Graduation Rates? It's Complicated
Graduation rates among U.S. high schoolers have risen for the fourth straight year. Which reforms are making a difference? And who, or what, should get credit?
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Oct 21, 2016
United Press International
Laura S. Hamilton
Ballistic Missiles

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The Future of Hypersonic Weapons
Russia and China appear to be developing hypersonic weapons. But the United States should make decisions about whether to develop its own hypersonic weapons in a vacuum.
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Oct 20, 2016
The Cipher Brief
Daniel M. Norton
Intelligence Analysis

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Giving Intelligence Analysts Their Voices Back: The Case for Analyst Perspectives
The intelligence community should give analysts a channel to convey their individual insights. This would give policymakers well-reasoned alternative views.
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Oct 20, 2016
War on the Rocks
Derek Grossman @DerekJGrossman
Mental Health Treatment

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Thinking Outside the Box to Find Solutions to Mental Health Problems
Many innovative ways to deliver mental health services in the UK aim to benefit individuals, industry, government, and the economy.
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Oct 19, 2016
The BMJ
Christian Van Stolk, Joanna Hofman @JoannaBHofman

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