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Generational Attitudes in a New Nuclear Age

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Running Numbers by Coauthors

Millennials and Gen Z are less confident in the effectiveness and utility of nuclear weapons than Boomers and Gen X.

Young people pose in front of an Oppenheimer movie poster
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Public Opinion

Building an Inclusive National Security Workforce

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Impact Stories by Shannon Gonzalez

The Council and Girl Security partnered to engage the next generation of women in national security.

Young woman talking into a microphone. Inclusion and Equity

How Data Addresses Food Insecurity Challenges in a Rapidly Urbanizing Africa

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Global Food for Thought by Jones Kanjira

Precise, timely, and trustworthy data can help achieve food security within African cities.

Women farming cassava in Sierra Leone.
Annie Spratt
Food and Agriculture

Do Nukes Make the US Safer? Americans Are Unsure

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Running Numbers by Libby Berry

While the public believes nuclear weapons are an effective tool in deterring aggression, less than half say they make the country more secure.

the mushroom cloud of the first atomic explosion at Trinity Test Site
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US Foreign Policy

Most Americans Are Uncomfortable with the Policy of Nuclear Sole Authority

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Running Numbers by Lama El Baz

Sixty-one percent of the US public is uneasy with only the president having the power to authorize the use of nuclear weapons.

A military aide carries the "President's emergency satchel," also known as "the football," which contains nuclear launch codes
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US Foreign Policy

Ukraine and Taiwan: Why Airpower and Air Defense Matter

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Global Insight by Coauthors

American weapons play a key role in the defense strategies of both US partners.

Taiwanese F-16 jet fighters fly in close formation during a navy exercise
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Defense and Security

Calories Alone Will Not Feed the World

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Global Food for Thought by Kailey Griffith

The world needs a healthier food environment that is easier for everyday people to navigate in order to achieve nutrition security.

An image of a grocery store shelf with fruits and vegetables. Food and Agriculture

Safety and Culture Key to Realizing Micromobility's Climate Benefits

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Global Insight by Matt Watson

A Council working paper shows the climate benefits of shared mobility, but urban leaders must implement policies that make it safer and more accessible.

Bike share program. Climate and the Environment

The Potential of Regenerative Agriculture

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Global Food for Thought by Paula Maia

Investing in regenerative agriculture opens a world of possibilities for the agricultural sector.

A close up of young plants sprouting out of the dirt.
Adrian Infernus
Food and Agriculture

How Africans Perceive US-China Engagement on the Continent

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Global Insight by Paul Fitchen

As the United States and China compete for influence in the region, two experts weigh in on what Africans would like to see from each potential partner moving forward.

A Senagalese person waves a Chinese flag
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Global Politics