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Saturday, 18 April 2026
Cato University on Campus in Phoenix
Cato Institute
Rethinking Environmental Clearance for Critical Mineral Mining
ORF
(Observer Research Foundation)
Friday, 17 April 2026
America’s Rural Future: Mississippi Delta site visits underscore trusted local leadership, access to capital, and institutional innovation and capacity as critical to rural development
Brookings
Native Americans are getting swept up in immigration raids. Homeland Security Secretary Mullin has an opportunity to fix it.
Brookings
USAID’s aid freeze, implications for Nigeria’s education sector, country responses, and new roles for external partners
Brookings
Pharms v. United States
Cato Institute
Permanent Health Insurance Relief: A Bipartisan Blueprint for Congress
Cato Institute
He Spoke Out Against Gender Ideology. It Cost Him Nearly a Million Dollars.
Heritage Foundation
Hungary’s election: significance and implications
IISS
(International Institute for Strategic Studies)
Australia changes tack in the development of uninhabited maritime systems
IISS
(International Institute for Strategic Studies)
The D.C. Carjacking Crisis: A Tale of Two Administrations
Heritage Foundation
Big Beautiful Tax Returns Are Keeping Consumers Afloat
Heritage Foundation
Viktor Orbán Lost the Election but He Won the Argument
Heritage Foundation
Law as Provocation: the ICJ’s 2025 Advisory Opinion on the Obligations of States in Respect of Climate Change
PCNS
(Policy Center for the New South)
Opportunities for Improvement in the Senate’s Housing Act
Heritage Foundation
What Orban’s fall means for Hungary, Europe and MAGA
ORF
(Observer Research Foundation)
Rahman in New Delhi: Cautious Engagement in India–Bangladesh Ties
ORF
(Observer Research Foundation)
Crisis in the Strait of Hormuz. A Stress Test for Taiwan with Global Implications
Ifri
(Institut français des relations internationales)
Reimagining Realpolitik: Africa’s Diplomacy of Principle and Pragmatism at the UN
SAIIA
(South African Institute of International Affairs)
Reporting Unsupported? Exploring the Effects of USAID Cuts on Media Work in Africa
SAIIA
(South African Institute of International Affairs)
Expanding School Counseling: The Impacts of California Funding Changes
RAND Corporation
The circles of security: The role of the NB8 in (Northern) European security
NUPI
(Norwegian Institute of International Affairs)
The Egypt-GCC Economic Relationship in an Era of Strategic Transformation
ORF
(Observer Research Foundation)
Oman’s Personal Income Tax: A Case of Fiscal Signalling
ORF
(Observer Research Foundation)
The Eastern Naval Command as India’s Pivot to the Indo-Pacific
ORF
(Observer Research Foundation)
India’s Informal Sector and AI: Jobs, Justice, Policy
ORF
(Observer Research Foundation)
Medical Impersonation and the Appearance of Legitimacy
ORF
(Observer Research Foundation)
Thursday, 16 April 2026
Adam N. Michel’s blog post, “Tax Day: Five Charts on Who Pays, How Much,” is cited on The WorldView in 5 Minutes
Cato Institute
Stephen Richer discusses his report, “Report on the ‘Election Oversight Group’ Allegations About the 2020 Election in Fulton County, Georgia,” on KNSI’s Hot Talk with the Ox
Cato Institute
Doug Bandow discusses the role China is playing in the Iran war and how it is affecting Al Jazeera English’s Inside Story
Cato Institute
Justin Logan discusses his article, “Threatening NATO over Iran Is Stupid, but Potentially Useful,” on WIND Radio’s Chicago’s Morning Answer
Cato Institute
Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) cites David J. Bier’s blog post, “Trump Has Cut Legal Immigration More Than Illegal Immigration,” on C-SPAN
Cato Institute
Dan Greenberg discusses the implications of the ruling of the Hobby Distillation Association v. Century-Old Home Distilling Law on the Fourth & Neat podcast
Cato Institute
Michael F. Cannon discusses proposals for Medicaid on The Bob Harden Show podcast
Cato Institute
Thomas A. Berry discusses Sripetch v. SEC and AT&T v. FCC. in the event, “A Seat at the Sitting: The Supreme Court Docket in 90 Minutes or Less,” hosted by The Federalist Society’s Practice Group
Cato Institute
President Trump’s sharing of David Bier’s blog post, “Trump Has Cut Legal Immigration More than Illegal Immigration,” is cited on MS NOW’s The Briefing with Jen Psaki
Cato Institute
David J. Bier’s blog post, “Trump Has Cut Legal Immigration More than Illegal Immigration,” is cited on WFLA’s The Morning Show with Preston Scott
Cato Institute
Felony Review: Tales of True Crime and Corruption in Chicago
Cato Institute
The Babies We’re Not Having
Heritage Foundation
The Chagos conundrum – a high-stakes game of brinkmanship
ISS Africa
(Institute for Security Studies)
Beyond Diversification: Bangladesh’s Fuel Crisis and Role of Neighbourhood Ties
ORF
(Observer Research Foundation)
The race- and place-based factors influencing homeowners insurance in the climate change era
Brookings
Where rising climate risks and insurance costs will hit hardest
Brookings
Should the US restrict Chinese investment in clean energy?
Brookings
Competing AI strategies for the US and China
Brookings
House retirement wave signals deep institutional frustration
Brookings
States can—and should—regulate AI in criminal justice
Brookings
CO26081 | Governing the Post-Jemaah Islamiyah Ecosystem in Indonesia
RSIS
(S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies)
CO26082 | Singapore Cannot Import its Way to Energy Security
RSIS
(S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies)
Felony Review:
Cato Institute
To Fight Ransomware, Turn to Incident Response Professionals
RUSI
The European Union’s external imbalances: past, future and policy
Bruegel
Presidential elections in Peru
Konrad Adenauer Foundation
India and the America First Arms Transfer Strategy
Heritage Foundation
Why Americans Are Getting Larger Refunds This Tax Season
Heritage Foundation
Four Reasons Why Markwayne Mullin May Be the Steady Hand DHS Needs at a Criti...
Heritage Foundation
Shadi Hamid Makes Outlandish Claims About Islam, Assimilation, and America
Heritage Foundation
Drone diplomacy: Ukraine strengthens security role in Europe and the Gulf
Atlantic Council
Could Bulgaria replace Hungary as Putin’s proxy inside the EU?
Atlantic Council
Exhaustion and Endurance: Contrasting US–Russian Defence Industrial Resilience and Lessons for India
IDSA
(Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses)
Conflict Dynamics in Mozambique and India’s LNG Investments
IDSA
(Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses)
The Japan–US Summit Meeting and Its Impacts on Japan’s Security Posture
IDSA
(Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses)
Financial aid for students without financial need: How widespread is it?
Brookings
What do special elections mean for the midterm elections?
Brookings
AI Implications for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense Policy and Programs: A Strategic Analytic Research Agenda
RAND Corporation
Cato Institute Welcomes Charles Sunderland to Its Board of Directors
Cato Institute
How to Fix Washington’s Affordability Crisis
Cato Institute
EU aid for domestic revenue mobilisation after the Sevilla Commitment
Bruegel
Powering Viksit Bharat 2047: Baseline Assessment of State-Level Readiness for Energy Transition
ORF
(Observer Research Foundation)
Bolstering Deterrence Through Submarine Dominance
ORF
(Observer Research Foundation)
Between Necessity and Constraint: The Limits of a UK–EU ‘Reset’
ORF
(Observer Research Foundation)
Optimising Nuclear Energy with AI: Bridging India’s Efficiency Gap
ORF
(Observer Research Foundation)
Lenacapavir and the Long Road from ‘Miracle’ to Global Access
ORF
(Observer Research Foundation)
Beyond Pilgrimage: Kailash Mansarovar Yatra in China’s Strategic Discourse
ORF
(Observer Research Foundation)
How long will China’s real estate crisis last?
Brookings
Strait of Hormuz crisis: Iran, shipping, and Australia’s strategy
Lowy Institute
Wednesday, 15 April 2026
IP26060 | Manila-ASPECT and ASEAN Disaster Governance: Can ASEAN Act Faster?
RSIS
(S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies)
Public Comment re: Section 301 Investigations of Acts, Policies, and Practices of Certain Economies Relating to Structural Excess Capacity and Production in Manufacturing Sectors
Cato Institute
Andy Craig’s article, “Mike Pence Could Have (and Should Have) Invoked the 25th Amendment on Jan. 6,” is cited on Radio New Zealand’s (RNZ) Nights Podcast
Cato Institute
Robert A. Levy discusses citizen ignorance regarding the Constitution on The Bob Harden Show
Cato Institute
Freedom in the 50 States is cited on FBN’s The Big Money Show
Cato Institute
Adam N. Michel’s blog post, “Tax Day: Five Charts on Who Pays, How Much,” is cited on WTKS’ Straight Talk with Scott Ryfun
Cato Institute
David J. Bier’s blog post, “Trump Has Cut Legal Immigration More Than Illegal Immigration,” is cited on Newsmax’s Rob Schmitt Tonight
Cato Institute
David J. Bier’s white paper, “Immigrants’ Recent Effects on Government Budgets: 1994–2023,” is cited on Inside Florida’s Immigration Crackdown: WPTV Investigates
Cato Institute
School Choice Is Booming and Families Are Winning As the Education Cartel Cru...
Heritage Foundation
Indonesia’s Parallel Engagement with BRICS, the OECD and the EU
Clingendael
Justice in Sudan cannot wait for the war to end
ISS Africa
(Institute for Security Studies)
Beyond Bans: Preparing Children for the Age of AI
ORF
(Observer Research Foundation)
War Has a Price: Who Pays and What It Means for Investment
ORF
(Observer Research Foundation)
Agentic AI Evaluation
Brookings
2026 chart book examines spending, taxes, and deficits
Brookings
Assessing the state of AI adoption across the federal government
Brookings
CO26080 | Staying Ahead of Cyber Threats for a Secure Regional Cyberspace
RSIS
(S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies)
Learning About Police Bias: Prosecutors and Police Before and After Body-Worn Cameras
Cato Institute
Statement for the Record: The President’s Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Request
Cato Institute
Korea Must Redefine Energy Security as a Geopolitical Imperative
RAND Corporation
The growing manipulation of civil nuclear risks
IISS
(International Institute for Strategic Studies)
The ‘US blockade’ of Iran: How It Might Function (Or Not!)
RUSI
From Aid to Trade: Rethinking Korea’s Development Cooperation through Energy Infrastructure
KIEP
(Korea Institute for International Economic Policy)
How Sudan’s Economic Collapse Creates an Opening for China
Heritage Foundation
China’s Dual-Use Ambitions Could Severely Threaten America’s Force Posture
Heritage Foundation
The Security Environment in the Middle East
Heritage Foundation
China’s Naval Buildup Exposes U.S. Shipbuilding Gaps and Fleet Weakness
Heritage Foundation
Social Security Nears the Cliff. Will Americans Be Thrown Over?
Heritage Foundation
Reconfiguring the Moroccan Agricultural Model: A Systemic and Paradoxical Exploration
PCNS
(Policy Center for the New South)
They Were Supposed To Leave the Church. Instead, Gen Z Is Packing It
Heritage Foundation
India in Pax Silica: A Critical Assessment
ORF
(Observer Research Foundation)
Cheng Li-wun in Beijing: China’s Long Game in Taiwan’s Electoral Politics
ORF
(Observer Research Foundation)
Sustainability in an Age of Strategic Disorder
ORF
(Observer Research Foundation)
Geopolitical purgatory
DIIS
(Danish Institute for International Studies)
The Iran war is not about China
Atlantic Council
Azerbaijan Manages Crisis Amid Iran Conflict
AIR Center
Pakistan’s Mediation in the West Asia Crisis: Strategic Survival and Diplomatic Utility
IDSA
(Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses)
Sudan Wartime Online Propaganda
Ifri
(Institut français des relations internationales)
The Global Microchip Conflict: The Semiconductor Fault Line Through Taiwan
ORF
(Observer Research Foundation)
Trump's Naval Blockade of Hormuz: Kinetic Economic Coercion
ORF
(Observer Research Foundation)
SHE-Marts: Addressing India’s Missing Market for Women Entrepreneurs
ORF
(Observer Research Foundation)
America’s Rural Future: In the Mississippi Delta with Commission Members Bill Bynum and Charlie Cotherman
Brookings
Closing the data gap for AI policy: Lessons from the Stanford AI Index
Brookings
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