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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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Rio's Global Moment

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Global Insight by Juliana Kerr

Despite the challenges, Rio has accomplished more in the years preparing to host the Olympics than it could have without being awarded this international honor.

Rio de Janeiro
Mike Swigunski
Global Cities

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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Global Cities: Antidote to Political Isolationism

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Global Insight by Kris Hartley

Given the rising global threats, turning inward is a politically expedient platform. But overcoming global challenges requires trust and cooperation.

Hong Kong panorama
Lok Yiu Cheung
Global Cities

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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Nuclear Energy: Americans Favor Stagnation

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Running Numbers by Lily Wojtowicz

While Americans favor nuclear energy in general, they are reluctant to developing new nuclear plants.

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viktor kiryanov
Public Opinion