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After Iowa and New Hampshire, what's next for the Democratic race? Feb 13, 2020

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Following the first two contests in the 2020 presidential race, Elaine Kamarck examines how Democratic candidates performed in Iowa and New Hampshire, the future of caucuses in the presidential selection process, and what's important to watch for in the upcoming Nevada and South Carolina contests.

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Will House Dems' infrastructure plan yield results? Feb 07, 2020

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The recently released infrastructure framework from House Democrats is a broad statement of purpose, not a specific legislative agenda, says Adie Tomer, a sign that it's intended more as a platform for generating productive debate over the details--especially the always-contentious funding question. Tomer explains the wide range of programs covered in the proposal, why Democrats are putting it forth now, and why progress on infrastructure priorities is so hard to achieve.

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Is Trump's State of the Union a roadmap for 2020? Feb 05, 2020

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President Donald Trump's third State of the Union address "at many points departed from reality and facts, but laid out a clear strategy and vision that he will have moving forward into his re-election." John Hudak lays out how the speech anticipates the president's political and rhetorical tactics and challenges for Democrats in the 2020 campaign.

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Brexit Day is here. What happens next? Jan 30, 2020

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On January 31, the U.K.'s withdrawal from the European Union is official. Over the next eleven months, the British government will negotiate its future relationships with the EU, the U.S., and the rest of the world. Robert Bosch Senior Fellow Amanda Sloat explains the possibilities and challenges for Britain's trade relationships, how Brexit day will affect EU citizens currently living and working in the U.K, and regional tensions within the U.K. being exacerbated by Brexit.

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What does Trump's Middle East plan mean for Israel and Palestine? Jan 29, 2020

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After President Trump announced his plan for the future of Israel and the Palestinian territories, Tamara Cofman Wittes explains how this one differs from previous U.S. peace proposals, the conditions placed on Palestinian statehood, and whether the plan, if implemented, would actually resolve the long-standing conflict.

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What does Putin's government shakeup mean for his role in Russia? Jan 17, 2020

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Russian President Vladimir Putin's proposed sweeping constitutional changes have stirred speculation about his plans to maintain power after his term of office expires in 2024.

Russia expert Angela Stent, author of "Putin's World," interprets Putin's latest moves, the resignation of Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev and the rest of the current government, and what to watch for during the next few months.

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Will the new US-China trade deal end the trade war? Jan 16, 2020

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The U.S. and China recently signed what's being called "phase one" of a trade agreement, rolling back some tariffs on Chinese goods in exchange for China promising increased purchases of U.S. goods and services.

David Dollar breaks down the details of the new deal, including China's commitments on intellectual property rights and technology transfers, whether the U.S. can increase production to meet those export goals, and the likelihood of any further concessions anytime soon.

What does Taiwan's presidential election mean for relations with China? Jan 13, 2020

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The landslide reelection of Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen was in many ways a referendum on how Taiwan manages its relationship with China. Brookings Senior Fellow Richard Bush explains why Taiwan's electorate preferred President Tsai's cautious approach, how other domestic political and economic factors weighed in her favor, and possible lessons from this election on combating disinformation.

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How will Iran respond to US assassination of Soleimani? Jan 03, 2020

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Following the U.S. killing of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani in Baghdad, Brookings expert Suzanne Maloney lays out how Iran may choose to retaliate and the potential repercussions for the U.S., Iraq, and the broader Middle East. She also warns that the cycle of escalation may be moving beyond either the U.S. or Iran's control.

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The president has been impeached. Now what? Dec 19, 2019

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Following the House of Representatives' vote to impeach President Donald Trump on charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress, Brookings Senior Fellow Molly Reynolds explains the next steps for moving the impeachment process to the Senate, the political calculations that will shape how the Senate trial proceeds, and what role the House still has in any ongoing investigations of the Trump White House.

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