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"Nuclear Power and Nuclear Weapons: Examining the Connection," a presentation moderated by former Senator Sam Nunn, was published by the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey.

The presentation delves into the complex relationship between nuclear power and nuclear proliferation, drawing on the speaker’s extensive background in engineering and long-standing interest in the topic. Dr. Yim highlights the renewed global interest in nuclear power, driven by concerns over greenhouse gas emissions and climate change, and the potential risks associated with the spread of nuclear technology....

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Honoring the Legacy of Robert Bell: Diplomat, Scholar, and Leader

Honoring the Legacy of Robert Bell: Diplomat, Scholar, and Leader

Robert G. Bell spent a lifetime in public service. He served in the U.S. Air Force, worked on defense and nuclear policy at the White House, served as a civilian official with NATO and on the Senate Committees on Foreign Relations and Armed Services, and then brought all of his experience to bear as a professor of the practice in the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs....

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"How Principles for Global Information Sharing Can Prevent Collisions in Space," featuring Mariel Borowitz, was published by the World Economic Forum.

There are currently thousands of satellites orbiting the Earth, and people around the world rely on them for navigation, communications, weather information, and a host of other applications. With this increasing space activity, the risk of unintentional space collisions increases, and we must take steps to ensure they can continue to operate safely and sustainably....

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"The PRC-USA Rivalry and Taiwan" by Fei-Ling Wang was published in Global Security Review.

The People’s Republic of China (PRC) under the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is a formidable force locked in a global competition with the United States for power and leadership. The PRC’s aim, since its creation 75 years ago, is to secure its autocratic governance at the minimum and, at the maximum, to recenter and reorder the world in its image....