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Starr Forum ReportMay 25, 2018Artificial intelligence and national security law: A dangerous nonchalanceJames Baker, a Robert E Wilhelm Fellow at CIS and former chief judge of the US Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, spoke at a Starr Forum on artifical intelligence and national security law. His talk is featured here in print. |
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In the NewsMay 18, 2018Jim Walsh on Iran and North KoreaJim Walsh, SSP senior research associate and foreign policy expert corrects Fox News host claiming the Iran deal must be bad because Iran wants to stay in “By that definition, no deal would ever be good if the parties supported it. That's not how negotiations work.” Walsh also appeared on various media outlets to give his perspective on the latest with North Korea and President Trump. |
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Analysis + OpinionMay 17, 2018Calm down, folks: Enemies still fear US military tech innovationHarvey M. Sapolsky and Eugene Gholz Defense OneWhere most countries focus on one or two areas, America has a huge, well-funded R&D infrastructure that pushes the envelope everywhere. Panting warnings that the US is falling dangerously behind our opponents in the race for military innovation are commonplace. |
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In the NewsMay 17, 2018Trump faces North Korea dilemma after Bolton infuriates PyongyangJulian Borger The Guardian“The North Koreans were prepared to ignore a lot of what the administration said before the summit, but it was the victory lap before the race that has really set them off,” Vipin Narang said. |
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In the NewsMay 16, 2018JCPOA opportunity for EU to get rid of US dominanceIran Times of NewsThe EU, in words at least, wants to keep the JCPOA and has opposed President Trump’s move. John Tirman discusses the Iran nuclear deal with Persia Digest. |
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Analysis + OpinionMay 11, 2018Between two Caesars: The Christians of northern IraqRoger Petersen and Matthew CancianProvidenceA brief account describing the formation and fragmentation of self-defense forces (militias) within the Christian population of the Nineveh Plains. Traces the development of their post-2003 self-defense force, the crisis of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria’s (ISIS) attack, and the current fractured state of Christian forces in the area. |
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précisMay 8, 2018End NotesEnd Notes features the professional achievements of our scholars, students, and staff. This includes recent awards, speaking engagements, and publications. |
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précisMay 8, 2018ActivitiesCIS hosts consuls general meeting; Diversity, equity and inclusion at MISTI; SSP panel on North Korea in DC; CIS awards 16 summer study grants; Starr Forums; and more. |
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précisMay 8, 2018BriefingsNarang on the North Korea summits; A Starr forum discussing the fate of democracy; The final yard, with help from the International Policy Lab |
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Analysis + OpinionMay 8, 2018The future of the US military commissions: legal and policy issuesJames E. Baker and Laura DickinsonJust SecurityThe ongoing operation of the US military commissions at Guantanamo Bay has posed significant challenges for multiple US administrations. |