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Blinken: State Department ‘fully committed’ to reproductive health in wake of Roe
Secretary of State Antony Blinken issued a rare statement commenting on the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision overturning the constitutional right to an abortion, committing to protecting reproductive health services for…
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Biden heads to Europe amid domestic woes
President Biden is heading to Europe, leaving a nation in turmoil over abortion rights to take on dueling missions abroad: find ways to lower food and gas prices while keeping…
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Electric cars are unaffordable for many Americans. Biden is trying to impose them anyway
On June 17, President Biden hosted a Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate (MEF), the third such meeting held by Biden during his presidency. At the forum, which was…
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The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF): An Asean perspective
The article has been authored by Premesha Saha, an associate fellow, Strategic Studies Programme, Observer Research Foundation. The post The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF): An Asean perspective appeared first on…
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US, four others launch initiative aimed at supporting priorities of the Pacific islands
The United States and four other countries on Friday announced an initiative aimed at supporting the priorities of the Pacific Islands region. The initiative, called the Partners in the Pacific…
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Equilibrium/Sustainability — Preparing for unavoidable floods
Houses on stilts, sacrificial ground floors and a floating garage. These are some of the tactics homeowners in the Philippines are using in an attempt to adapt to floods and a changing…
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We can protect consumers from high energy costs and mitigate the climate crisis
Drivers are furious about the huge spike in gasoline prices, but blaming President Biden is ill-informed and short-sighted. The prices of oil and gas are set globally and historically rise…
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Boeing is pushing the Air Force for more money for Air Force One
Air Force One refuels at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, on President Donald Trump’s return to Washington D.C. from the North Korea summit, June 12, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo…
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As Americans age, a demographic crisis looms
America’s aging population poses a major and mounting challenge for the nation. The elderly’s burgeoning needs for financial aid, caregiving and assistance, together with the rising costs for medical treatment,…
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Pier Competitor: China's Power Position in Global Ports
May 12, 2022 Commercial international port terminals owned and operated by Chinese firms provide dual-use capabilities to the People's Liberation Army during peacetime. They enable China to project power into…
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Setting higher standards for the G-7 infrastructure (re)launch
For the second year in a row, the Group of Seven (G-7) nations are poised to launch a major global infrastructure partnership. But if this year’s initiative is to avoid…
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POLB Set to Begin Demolition of Gerald Desmond Bridge in July
The Gerald Desmond Bridge. Photo: Port of Long Beach. The Port of Long Beach is expected to begin demolishing the old Gerald Desmond Bridge next month to make room for…
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Space Force stands up new intel center; Air Force’s NASIC keeps some space-related analysts
WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 29: Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines testifies on Capitol Hill, April 29, 2021 in Washington, DC. The Senate Armed Services held a hearing to examine…
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Assessing Neutrality: The United States’ Role in the Diaoyu Islands Dispute
The US has come to recognize in China a rival power with the potential to challenge its supremacy. Thus, it is not a surprise to see a growing US military…
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What ‘Zhong Sheng’ Says about China’s Perceptions of the Ukraine Conflict
Brandon Valeriano and Juan Garcia-Nieto Pundits have gone to great lengths to project their interpretations of Chinese perceptions of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Sadly, few examine exactly what China communicates about the conflict. The…
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Israel to request more funding for laser missile defense R&D during Biden trip
Israel said that in a recent test, a laser defense system knocked UAVs, mortars and rockets out of the sky. (Credit: Israeli Ministry of Defense) TEL AVIV: When US President…
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Bipartisan bill targets data flows to American adversaries
A bipartisan group of senators on Thursday unveiled legislation aimed at restricting the ability of foreign adversaries to purchase data about American citizens. The Protecting Americans’ Data from Foreign Surveillance…
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