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Women, Business, and the Law 2023: Findings and Reform Efforts in the Middle East

“Worldwide nearly 2.4 billion women still do not have the same legal rights as men. Only 14 economies have achieved legal gender parity... Gender equality under the law at home and across the globe is a precondition to women’s full participation in economic, political, social, and cultural life.” -Rachel Vogelstein, Special Assistant to the President, Gender Policy Council; NSC Special Advisor on Gender, The White House

European Strategic Autonomy after Macron’s Trip to China

“The role of European countries in Great Power Competition is actively being defined before our eyes, as the situation between China and the United States grows tenser. This reiteration of the importance of European strategic autonomy came despite mixed reactions from other European partners.” -Elisabeth Koch of the Global Europe Program.

Publication

The Intelligence Community Must Evolve to Meet the Reality of Arctic Change

Three priority threats face the United States and its allies in the Arctic region: accelerating climate change, Russia, and China. In the 13th edition of Polar Perspectives, Marisol Maddox and Lyston Lea analyze these threats and offer six recommendations for the Intelligence community to consider.

Canada, the United States, and Haiti—Dilemmas of Foreign Policy and Immigration

“With the situation in Haiti deteriorating and illegal emigration on the rise, US policymakers apparently have seen no alternative to heeding the Henry government’s call for an international stabilization mission, a view also shared by the United Nations. But the United States seems prepared only to provide logistical and financial support, not the needed boots on the ground.” -Richard Sanders, Canada Institute.

The Future of Ukraine's Political Consensus

“The Russian invasion in 2022 made possible the current political consensus in Ukraine and the transformation of Volodymyr Zelensky into a central consolidating figure. The threat to national sovereignty and security motivated Ukrainians to unite around the president and put aside the usual quarrels and discontent. But in 2023, the situation may change.” -Oleh Haiko, Kennan Institute.

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Migration Surge Expected as Title 42 Ends

“There are also plans to expand legal pathways into the United States...through creation of regional processing centers in places like Colombia and Guatemala, where applicants can have their cases begun, not at the US border, not after having to pay smugglers and/or risk their lives, but in or near their home countries.” -Mexico Institute Director Andrew Rudman

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