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Key Takeaways
- Ukraine’s attack in the east has been particularly successful, as Ukrainian forces continue to reclaim vast swaths of territory.
- Ukrainian participation in U.S. and NATO training has paid dividends — the Ukrainian military has proven to be a very skilled, well-led force.
- Despite recent setbacks, most Russians apparently feel indifferent about the war or support Putin regardless of what decisions he makes in Ukraine.
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Key Takeaways
- Beijing’s strong reaction to Speaker Pelosi’s August visit to Taiwan highlights how the island has become ground zero in major power competition.
- Amid heightened tensions, opportunities for misinterpretation are ample — and dangerous.
- There is an urgent need for both sides to send clearer signals, articulated by authoritative actors that are consistently communicated through multiple channels.
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Key Takeaways
- The looming catastrophe of climate change is now exacerbating the region’s chronic struggles with poverty and insecurity.
- In northern Central America, those who migrate north, due to climate change or other factors, do so because of a lack of viable internal migration options.
- There are promising opportunities for climate adaptation in the region, particularly in the realm of agriculture and smallholder farmers.
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