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What China’s Ban on Rare Earths Processing Technology Exports Means

Center for Strategic and International Studies

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Jan 8, 2024

What China’s Ban on Rare Earths Processing Technology Exports Means

China's decision to ban the export of rare minerals affects U.S. national, economic, and rare earth security, given that rare earth elements are crucial in defense and technology sectors.
The U.S. has and should expedite its efforts to address its vulnerability in this area through funding decisions to enhance domestic rare earth processing capabilities.

Centrist
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U.S.-China Relations

Someone Has to Lead

Center for Strategic and International Studies

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Dec 1, 2023

Someone Has to Lead

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Advancing U.S.-China Coordination amid Strategic Competition: An Emerging Playbook

Center for Strategic and International Studies

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Jan 15, 2025

Advancing U.S.-China Coordination amid Strategic Competition: An Emerging Playbook

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U.S.-China Relations

Gaza’s Human Crisis Demands a Rethink

Center for Strategic and International Studies

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Jan 12, 2024

Gaza’s Human Crisis Demands a Rethink

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War in Israel-Gaza

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Trump chose Vance to reinforce his message

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Jul 16, 2024

Trump chose Vance to reinforce his message

Elaine Kamarck at Brookings writes that in selecting Senator J.D. Vance as his running mate, Donald Trump aimed to solidify his hard-right agenda, emphasizing Vance's alignment with Trump's core messages and MAGA base.
The article examines how Trump's choice of Vance follows the "reinforcing model" of vice-presidential selection, where the VP candidate strengthens the presidential candidate's message and governance, rather than providing a traditional ideological or geographic balance.

Leans Left

Commentary

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2024 U.S. Elections

Putting Public Colleges on a Path to Privatization

American Enterprise Institute

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Jul 16, 2024

Putting Public Colleges on a Path to Privatization

Adam Kissel at American Enterprise Institute argues that public universities suffer from a culture of timidity in discussing conservative ideas and that privatizing these institutions could introduce market discipline, potentially saving states billions in subsidies.
The article advocates for states to wait until interest rates drop below 4 percent before attempting to privatize universities through an endowment/bond plan, suggesting this transition will lead to institutions better aligned with market needs and free from bureaucratic constraints.

Conservative

Commentary

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Education

Why an Open Border Means More Expensive Housing

Heritage Foundation

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Jul 12, 2024

Why an Open Border Means More Expensive Housing

EJ Antoni at Heritage Foundation argues that the influx of millions of illegal aliens into the United States over the last 3½ years has significantly increased housing demand, leading to skyrocketing home prices as basic economics dictate that increased demand raises prices.
The article asserts that while many blame the housing crisis on government overspending and interest rate manipulation, few recognize the role of open-border policies in escalating home prices, highlighting that curbing illegal immigration is necessary for housing market stabilization.

Conservative

Commentary

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Immigration

Are convention delegates bound to their presidential candidate?

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Jul 11, 2024

Are convention delegates bound to their presidential candidate?

Elaine Kamarck at Brookings argues that President Biden's poor debate performance against Trump has raised doubts about his ability to lead, prompting questions about the delegates' role in deciding nominations.
The article examines the history of delegate roles in U.S. party conventions, noting that although modern delegates are typically bound by primary results, under certain circumstances, they may exercise more independent decision-making.

Leans Left

Commentary

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2024 U.S. Elections

Shaping NATO’s Future: 5 Key Priorities for Washington to Build on After the 75th NATO Summit

Center for American Progress

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Jul 11, 2024

Shaping NATO’s Future: 5 Key Priorities for Washington to Build on After the 75th NATO Summit

Robert Benson at Center for American Progress writes that the 75th NATO Summit underscored the urgency of paving a clear membership path for Ukraine and strengthening Eastern Europe's defenses against Russian aggression, marking vital steps for the alliance's future.
The column asserts that Washington must ensure all NATO members meet their defense spending commitments and enhance cybersecurity to tackle sophisticated threats, while also expanding NATO’s engagement in the Indo-Pacific region to counter China’s growing military assertiveness.

Progressive

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U.S. Military & Defense

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