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Sep 23, 2015

Burwell: European Union Lacks Authority on Refugee Crisis

By Frances Burwell

The Associated Press quotes Vice President for European Union and Special Initiatives Frances G. Burwell on the European Union’s approach to the Syrian refugee crisis:

European Union International Organizations

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Sep 23, 2015

Saab: The UAE’s Bold Choice in Yemen

By Bilal Saab

Brent Scowcroft Center Resident Senior Fellow for Middle East Security Bilal Y. Saab writes for Newsweek on the pitfalls of the United Arab Emirates’ intervention in Yemen:

The Gulf

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Sep 23, 2015

Slavin: Rouhani Wins on Nuclear Deal, Struggles on Human Rights

By Barbara Slavin

South Asia Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Barbara Slavin writes for Voice of America on Iran’s ongoing struggles with human rights, despite progress with negotiations over its nuclear program:

Iran

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Sep 23, 2015

Cole on Chinese-American Relations

By August Cole

Brent Scowcroft Center Nonresident Senior Fellow August Cole joins WBUR’s On Point with Tom Ashbrook to discuss Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to the United States:

China

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Sep 23, 2015

Tanchum: Turkmenistan Pushes Ahead on TAPI Pipelines

By Micha’el Tanchum

Eurasian Energy Futures Initiative Nonresident Senior Fellow Micha’el Tanchum writes for The Diplomat on Turkmenistan’s hopes to outpace post-sanctions Iran by pushing forward with the TAPI natural gas pipeline:

In the News

Sep 23, 2015

Healey on Silicon Valley and President Xi’s Visit

By Jason Healey

The Hill quotes Cyber Statecraft Initiative Nonresident Senior Fellow Jason Healey on Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to the China-US tech summit in Seattle, and why many Silicon Valley executives felt pressured to attend:

China Cybersecurity

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Sep 23, 2015

Polyakova on the Blockade Into Crimea

By Alina Polyakova

USA Today quotes Dinu Patriciu Eurasia Center Associate Director Alina Polyakova on how the blockade against truck traffic into Crimea enacted by ethnic Tatars and members of a Ukrainian extremist group will affect relations between Ukraine and Russia:

Russia Ukraine

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Sep 22, 2015

Cliff: China’s Military: Mighty Dragon or Paper Tiger?

By Roger Cliff

Asia Security Initiative Nonresident Senior Fellow Roger Cliff writes for The National Interest on the strengths and weaknesses of the People’s Liberation Army:

China

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Sep 22, 2015

Hof on Assad and ISIS

By Frederic C. Hof

Business Insider quotes Rafik Hariri Center Resident Senior Fellow Frederic C. Hof on Assad’s role in facilitating the advance assisting ISIS in Syria and what this means in terms of a US policy response:

Syria

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Sep 22, 2015

Barno and Bensahel: Fighting Joe Dunford’s World

By Dave Barno and Nora Bensahel

Brent Scowcroft Center Nonresident Senior Fellows for Military Affairs and National Security Policy Dave Barno and Nora Bensahel write for War on the Rocks on what it will be like for Marine General Joe Dunford becoming Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff:

National Security Security & Defense
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