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Workforce "Ally-Shoring" Brings Benefits across Borders

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The Hill
John Austin

John Austin argues that a skilled and mobile workforce, as part of a U.S.-Mexico “ally-shoring” framework, can help address chronic vacancies in both countries.

Biden meets with Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador at the White House on July 12, 2022.
Reuters
Global Economy

Beijing Ramps up Military Presence in Taiwan

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ABC RN Breakfast
Matthew Abbott

Matt Abbott joins ABC RN Breakfast to look at Beijing's responses to Speaker Pelosi's Taiwan visit, including a ramped-up military presence and new sanctions.

Speaker Pelosi visits the parliament in Taipei, Taiwan on August 3, 2022.
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Defense and Security

What Pelosi's Taiwan Visit Represents

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Sirius XM Potus
Matthew Abbott

Matt Abbott joins The Briefing with Steve Scully on Sirius XM POTUS to discuss Speaker Pelosi's visit to Taiwan and the effects it may have.

Nancy Pelosi prepares to board her plane before leaving Taiwan on August 3, 2022.
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Defense and Security

Speaker Pelosi Visits Taiwan

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WGN Chicago
Matthew Abbott

Matt Abbott discusses Speaker Pelosi's visit to Taiwan and what it means for global politics on WGN Morning News.

Matt Abbott speaks on WGN. US Foreign Policy

US House Speaker Pelosi Arrives in Taiwan, Defying Beijing

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Chicago Tonight
Craig Kafura

Craig Kafura joins Chicago Tonight to discuss Speaker Pelosi's Taiwan trip and whether or not it complicates the relationship between the US and China.

Craig Kafura speaks on Chicago Tonight. US Foreign Policy

NPR's Sarah Gilbert Joins Chicago Council on Global Affairs

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Crain's Chicago Business
Sarah Gilbert

Sarah Gilbert, former vice president of news programming at NPR, has joined the Council as their first Chief Content Officer.

Carol Marin speaks with President Obama and Yo-Yo Ma at the Council's Centennial dinner in March 2022. Culture

The Next Taiwan Strait Crisis Has Arrived

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The National Interest
Paul Heer

"Washington appears to have underestimated or dismissed the possibility of a severe Chinese reaction to Pelosi’s visit," writes Paul Heer in the National Interest.

Protestors hold up red signs saying Taiwan does not equal China.
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Defense and Security

China Makes Threats as Speaker Pelosi Visits Taiwan

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WGN Chicago
Matthew Abbott

Matt Abbott joins WGN-TV to talk about Speaker Pelosi's historic visit to Taiwan and why it has China making threats against the U.S.

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Speaker Pelosi's Taiwan Visit and the Impact It May Have

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BBC Outside Source
Craig Kafura

Craig Kafura joins BBC Outside Source to discuss Speaker Pelosi's recent visit to Taiwan and the impact it may have for the US, China, and the rest of the world.

Craig Kafura speaks on BBC Outside Source. Defense and Security

The Pros and Cons of Speaker Pelosi's Taiwan Visit

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BBC World News
Matthew Abbott

"This may make it more challenging for the US to work with China on a whole host of issues, including combatting climate change, trade, [and] North Korean demilitarization," says Matt Abbott.

Matt Abbott speaks on BBC World News. Global Politics