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	In the News December 11, 2019 Jeanne Guillemin, pioneering researcher who uncovered a Cold War secret, dies at 76 Emily Langer The Washington Post Dr Guillemin, who has died at 76, spearheaded the fieldwork revealing the anthrax outbreak in Sverdlovsk and became a sought-after analyst of biological warfare, blending anthropology, sociology and security studies into a distinctive expertise in a field where men had long outnumbered their female colleagues.
	Analysis + Opinion December 10, 2019 End the ‘Global Gag Rule’ Shola LawalThe Boston Globe Nigeria needs to speak up and rethink its strategies on reproductive rights as a matter of urgency
	précis December 10, 2019 End Notes End Notes features the professional achievements of our scholars, students, and staff. This includes recent awards, speaking engagements, and publications.
	précis December 10, 2019 Briefings Nigerian journalist Shola Lawal on human rights and social justice; Understanding the global rise of populism; Saudi money in US horse racing; MIT economist Jonathan Gruber on academics engaging with policymakers; and Mina Pollmann on Special Duty.
	In the News December 9, 2019 Richard Samuels on "Special Duty" Jeffrey MeadAsia Today This broadcast of Asia Today, Jeffrey Bingham Mead welcomed Professor Richard J Samuels. The conversation focused on his newly-released book Special Duty: A History of the Japanese Intelligence Community.
	In the News December 7, 2019 Trump says Kim Jong Un risks losing 'everything' after North Korea claims major test Soyoung Kim, Josh SmithReuters Vipin Narang quoted: “If it is indeed a static engine test for a new solid or liquid fuel missile, it is yet another loud signal that the door for diplomacy is quickly slamming, if it isn’t already,” said Vipin Narang. “This could be a very credible signal of what might await the world after the New Year.”
	précis December 6, 2019 precis Interview: Hala Aldosari "When Mohammed bin Salman decided it was important to deliver on the economy by allowing certain women’s rights, this did not include all women’s rights," explains Hala Aldosari, Saudi scholar and activist, and the Center's Robert E Wilhelm Fellow.
	In the News December 6, 2019 Dueling investigations? Days before inspector general's report on FBI's Russia investigation, Trump promotes AG probe Kevin Johnson, Kristine PhillipsUSA Today Joel Brenner quoted: "The modus operandi of this administration is that when they cannot dismiss somebody else's fact-based conclusions, they create a parallel narrative," said Joel Brenner, a former inspector general at the National Security Agency in the George W Bush administration. "What we are seeing here is the creation of a parallel narrative to satisfy the president's base of support," Brenner said. "It's very sad."
	Analysis + Opinion December 6, 2019 Exporting the American dream Shola LawalThe Boston Globe An increasing number of migrants who’ve been stopped from entering the United States are opting to stay in Mexico, changing the country’s demographics.
	In the News December 5, 2019 North Korean missile and Kim Jong-un's 'Christmas gift' decision Laura BickerBBC News Vipin Narang quoted: "All of the missiles have several things in common. They are solid fuel, they are mobile, they are fast, they fly low, and at least the KN-23 can manoeuvre inflight, which is very impressive. Any one of the missiles would pose a challenge to regional and ROK missile defences given these characteristics. Together, they pose a nightmare."