In a time marked by social distancing and quarantine, the important role of cultural and creative industries in our lives is more evident than ever. The cultural and creative economy is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the world, with the value of the global market for creative goods increasing from $208 billion in 2002 to $509 …
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In this episode of Building the Future, Dan speaks with Sergio de la Peña, the former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Western Hemisphere Affairs and a 30-year veteran of the U.S. Army. The pair discuss Sergio’s immigrant background and his path through the ranks of the U.S. military and government, which included assignments in …
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This commentary addresses a hypothetical scenario regarding Venezuela’s elections to be held on December 6, 2020. MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENTFROM: The National Security AdviserSUBJ: A Peaceful Democratic Transition in VenezuelaDATE: January 23, 2021 Two years ago, the United States recognized National Assembly president Juan Guaidó as the legitimate leader of Venezuela. Now, in the wake …
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The Issue The Indo-Pacific region is critical to the interests of the United States. The pandemic presents challenges to infrastructure and economic development but also reveals openings for U.S. leadership to collaborate with allies, development banks and institutions, and the private sector to compete with China as the region seeks to accelerate recovery efforts and diversify …
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