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

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  • 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.
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Advancing U.S.-China Coordination amid Strategic Competition: An Emerging Playbook
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Gaza’s Human Crisis Demands a Rethink
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Trump v. US: With Great Power Comes Great Immunity
Cato Institute
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Jul 11, 2024

Trump v. US: With Great Power Comes Great Immunity

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  • Gene Healy at Cato Institute argues that Chief Justice John Roberts' ruling in Trump v. United States introduces broad presidential immunities, raising concerns about unchecked executive power and "legislating from the bench."
  • The article asserts that these new immunities could pave the way for presidential recklessness, with critics like Healy and Justice Sonia Sotomayor highlighting the lack of constitutional basis and potential abuse of power by future presidents.
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Russia Is a Strategic Spoiler in the Indo-Pacific
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Jul 11, 2024

Russia Is a Strategic Spoiler in the Indo-Pacific

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  • Derek Grossman at RAND Corporation writes that Russia continues to play a significant role in the Indo-Pacific, forging strategic partnerships with China, North Korea, and Vietnam to counter U.S. influence and distract from its invasion of Ukraine.
  • The article asserts that while Russia's influence lags behind China and the U.S., it remains capable of promoting anti-Western interests and destabilizing the regional order, drawing nations toward nonalignment rather than a Cold War–style bloc standoff.
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A Cosmopolitan Case against World Government
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Jul 9, 2024

A Cosmopolitan Case against World Government

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  • Ilya Somin at Cato Institute argues that supporting globalization and opposing world government are not contradictory positions because a world government could worsen voter ignorance, hinder foot voting, and potentially spiral into catastrophic authoritarianism.
  • The article asserts that world government is unnecessary for solving global issues and could suppress beneficial diversity and competition between nations. Instead, voluntary cooperation among major powers can address international challenges effectively.
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With AI, we need both competition and safety
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Jul 8, 2024

With AI, we need both competition and safety

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  • Tom Wheeler and Blair Levin at Brookings argue that the FTC and DOJ should investigate AI collaborations and transactions for antitrust concerns while simultaneously encouraging AI safety standards through industry cooperation.
  • They propose a model that balances competition and AI safety, advocating supervised processes, market incentives, and regulatory oversight to ensure AI companies collaborate on safety without undermining competitive markets.
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Biden’s debate performance threatens his ability to win
Brookings
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Jul 5, 2024

Biden’s debate performance threatens his ability to win

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  • William A. Galston at Brookings assesses the impact of first presidential debates since 1976, noting their significant but delayed effect on voter preferences, often detracting from the incumbent or their party.
  • Recent debates show a 2.8 percentage point average voter shift, critical in tightly contested elections. Following the Biden-Trump debate, Biden's standing dropped 2 points, heightening the challenge of securing necessary electoral votes.
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