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13 Years After Northeast Blackout, U.S. Power Grid Remains Vulnerable

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The Wall Street Journal
Karen Weigert

The vulnerability of the U.S. electrical grid was illustrated in 2003, when the largest blackout in US history left 50 million people in darkness.

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Did Tim Kaine need to flip his position on the TPP to win Sanders's supporters? Nope.

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The Washington Post
Dina Smeltz

When Hillary Clinton chose Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia as her vice-presidential running mate, some left-leaning groups were unhappy about his pro-trade leanings.

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President Obama Calls Immigration Decision 'Heartbreaking,' But What's Next For Immigrants?

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WBEZ Morning Shift
Sara McElmurry

The Supreme Court’s decision on President Obama’s immigration plan ended in a split decision. That means the lower court’s ruling to block the plan stands.

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Donald Trump doesn't understand the art of the NATO deal

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The Chicago Tribune
Richard C. Longworth

Nearly 50 years ago, at the height of the Cold War, former U.S. ambassador to NATO Harlan Cleveland wrote a book called "NATO: The Transatlantic Bargain."

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Demilitarize the C.I.A.

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The New York Times
Jennifer E. Sims

Although the departure of General Petraeus is a significant loss for the intelligence community, it is also an opportunity to better balance intelligence support for military and diplomatic operations.

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Ex-NATO Amb.: Why You Should Be Concerned About Brexit

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Bloomberg
Ivo H. Daalder

Ivo Daalder, former U.S. ambassador to NATO, explains why you should be concerned about Brexit. He speaks with Bloomberg's David Gura and Vonnie Quinn on "Bloomberg Markets."

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Foreign policy experts anticipate Brexit’s global impact

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PBS NewsHour
Ivo H. Daalder

What does Great Britain’s impending exit from the European Union mean for the United States and other countries across the globe?

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Why Khamenei Always Fights His Presidents

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The National Interest
Saeid Golkar

Saeid Golkar discusses Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

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On Immigration and Trade, It's Republican Elites, Not Donald Trump, Who Are Out of Step With Party's Voters

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Washington Post
Coauthors

Dina Smeltz and Craig Kafura discuss public opinion of Republican party's positions on immigration and trade.

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Who Agrees With Bernie Sanders on Israel? Large Numbers of Americans.

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Washington Post
Dina Smeltz

Dina Smeltz discusses poll results regarding public opinion of the United States' involvement in the Israel-Palestine conflict.

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Jackson Lanier
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