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August 16, 2019

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Facing the Economic Challenge in China

China has taken steps to become more nationalistic, authoritarian, and protectionist. As the United States faces an aggressive, revisionist China, how can we avoid conflict?
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DOMESTIC EXCELLENCE | Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program Visits Seattle
The Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program is in Seattle this week looking at veteran economic opportunity and strategic partnerships. Scholars visited Amazon and Starbucks’ headquarters, heard from leaders including General Peter Chiarelli, and met veteran entrepreneurs at a special dinner last night at CenturyLink Field, home of the Seattle Seahawks.
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WE LEAD SCHOLAR | Women’s Economic Participation in Jordan
While Jordan has made great strides toward gender equality, women are still left behind economically. Bush Institute WE Lead Scholar Farah Abu Shamma shares how she uses her voice to make an impact.
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LISTENING TO LEADERS | Leading From the Ground Up
Effective leadership today requires leaders to build support for their vision and values from the ground up. Someone at the top still needs to make the final call, but effective leaders secure advance buy-in for their major decisions.
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THE STRATEGERIST | After Hours: Technology for Good
Has technology revolutionized our education system and job market for the good? This episode of The Strategerist After Hours , inspired by the first season of The Strategerist podcast, brings together Bush Institute experts to discuss how technology is impacting both policy and our daily lives.
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