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Research infrastructures (RIs) represent major scientific investments, yet many of them still serve only narrow expert communities despite having far broader potential. This report highlights how collaborative RI ecosystems—built across…

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The International Migration Outlook captures how migration flows, labour shortages, and demographic pressures are reshaping economies across the OECD. The report highlights shifting migration patterns, tighter asylum systems, and the…

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On May 28, 2024, the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned Chinese national Yunhe Wang and two co-conspirators for orchestrating a botnet scheme that compromised…

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This report uncovers how Russia, Iran, and North Korea continue to source critical missile and UAV components through complex global supply chains despite international sanctions. Drawing on field investigations in…

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The Bureau of Economic Analysis is refining how it tracks where U.S. multinational investment ultimately lands, beyond the first country in the ownership chain. Many U.S. firms route funds through…

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Executive Order 14348 reinforces U.S. efforts to shield citizens from wrongful detention overseas. It empowers the Secretary of State to designate foreign governments as “State Sponsors of Wrongful Detention” and…

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Executive Order 14346 revises U.S. tariff policy to align with new trade and security arrangements. It updates lists of goods exempt from reciprocal tariffs, adjusts the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, and…

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A new Executive Order (14345) implements the United States–Japan trade agreement, reshaping tariffs and strengthening economic ties. It sets a 15% baseline duty on most Japanese imports while easing rates…

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The GAO reviewed the Export-Import Bank’s (EXIM) monitoring of exports with both civilian and military applications, known as dual-use items. As of August 2025, EXIM was not monitoring any such…

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The President has extended the suspension of certain tariffs on imports from China, following ongoing trade discussions aimed at addressing reciprocity and national security concerns. This move builds on earlier…

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The 2025–2026 Arctic Implementation Plan builds on the U.S. Arctic Research Plan, outlining near-term priorities that support resilient communities, sustainable resource management, and stronger research partnerships. It emphasizes collaboration with…

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This Executive Order has launched a national initiative to expand the global footprint of American artificial intelligence technology. The “American AI Exports Program” aims to promote full-stack AI solutions—from hardware…

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This Executive Order extends the temporary suspension of enhanced tariffs on certain imported goods as the U.S. continues negotiations with key trading partners. Originally imposed to counter large and persistent…

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With the fall of the Assad regime, Syria enters a volatile phase marked by power shifts, sectarian violence, and uncertainty about religious freedom. The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom…

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The United States has formally reaffirmed its security commitment to the State of Qatar, recognizing decades of military cooperation, regional mediation, and strategic partnership. The executive order states that any…

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