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Trump Signs Order Initiating U.S. Withdrawal from WHO
The order directs the State Department and other government actors to begin the process of withdrawal from the World Health Organization. -
Trump Signs ‘America First Policy Directive to the Secretary of State’
The order directs the secretary of state to ensure State Department policies are “in line with an American First foreign policy.” -
Trump Signs Order on International Environmental Agreements
The order withdraws the U.S. from the Paris Agreement, joining Iran, Libya, and Yemen as the only countries not party to the treaty. -
Uncertain Times Ahead for U.S.-Mexico Intelligence Cooperation
New leadership on both sides of the border portends uncertainty for U.S.-Mexico intelligence cooperation, but there are several paths forward. -
ChinaTalk: Noah Smith: Trump 2.0's Impact on Asia + The New Tech Right
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The New, and Low, Normal in U.S.-Pakistan Relations
Cautious military engagement and strained political ties are likely to continue under the new administration. -
Three Lessons From the Supreme Court’s TikTok Decision
All three branches of the American government have now put their seal on the idea that TikTok poses a national security threat. -
The Trump Administration Should Not Mess With the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework
Unless and until the Court of Justice of the European Union strikes down the framework, the incoming Trump administration should keep its powder dry. -
Supreme Court Upholds TikTok Ban
In a 9-0 decision, the court determined that the TikTok ban does not violate the platform’s First Amendment rights. -
Could the Populist Right Take Back Poland?
Poland’s right-wing Law and Justice party hopes Trump’s reelection sparks a transatlantic “red wave” that will boost its chances in upcoming elections. -
ChinaTalk: EMERGENCY POD: AI Diffusion Export Controls
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Managing the Security Risks of Geoengineering
Governments and research funders must focus on the social and political side of the geoengineering equation, not just the science.


