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Haass and Kupchan: The New Concert of Global Powers
April 09, 2021
Richard N. Haass and Charles A. Kupchan make the argument that the Western-led liberal order that emerged after World War II cannot anchor global stability in the twenty-first century and that an effective way forward would require a global concert of major powers.
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The Hill: New Global Structure For Infectious Disease Control
April 07, 2021
World leaders are now advancing the idea of a treaty to better prepare for the next pandemic that would include the integration of non-state actors, such as NGOs and civil society as well as a funding shift that includes the private sector.
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Justice Breyer: Supreme Court Changes Could Diminish Trust
April 07, 2021
In a recent remote speech to Harvard Law School students, faculty and alumni, Justice Stephen Breyer warned that structural overhaul of the U.S. Supreme Court, including expanding the number of justices, could diminish the trust Americans place in the court.
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China Formalizes Hong Kong Electoral Overhaul
April 06, 2021
In a move that increases Beijing’s authoritarian grip, China finalized a sweeping overhaul of Hong Kong's electoral system, curbing democratic representation in the city as authorities seek to ensure "patriots" rule the global financial hub.
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DeSantis Bans Vaccine Passports in Florida with Executive Order
April 05, 2021
Florida Governor DeSantis has issued an executive order that prevents government entities from issuing “vaccine passports, vaccine passes, or other standardized documentation for the purpose of certifying an individual’s COVID-19 vaccine status to a third party.” as well as prohibiting businesses in the state from requiring such documentation to receive services.