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To maintain access to international markets in the face of Western economic pressure, Russia is increasingly turning to noncurrency payment schemes. The state has strong incentives to obscure its transactions and reduce reliance on fiat currencies (such as the dollar or euro) to evade sanctions and avoid scrutiny. This month, the head of Rosfinmonitoring, Russia’s… Continue reading Russia’s Use of Crypto Schemes

It’s hard to plan for jobs of the future that promise to be vastly different. But the future is rapidly approaching in advanced manufacturing. How can state governments, education and training organizations, and employers start to collaborate now to create these new jobs? Manufacturing jobs a decade, or even five years, from now will require… Continue reading Leading States Offer a Roadmap to Jobs of the Future

Veteran suicide remains a critical issue in the United States, claiming more than 6,000 lives annually. The suicide rate among veterans exceeds that of nonveterans and for two decades has been rising at a faster pace. Despite significant efforts by government and private sectors, the problem persists. In recent research, we took stock of existing… Continue reading A Science-Based Strategy for Preventing Veteran Suicide: There’s Room at the Table for Everyone

The U.S. health care landscape is undergoing historic change—from Medicare drug price negotiations to rising public scrutiny of insurance practices. As policymakers have increasingly focused on addressing administrative waste, prior authorization has become a top priority. In June, several private insurers pledged to address the issue of prior authorization. They promised to reduce the number… Continue reading The Health Care System Is Broken—and Prior Authorization Is a Big Part of the Problem

Imagine this: You’re looking for a job, and every application asks for the same thing—upload your resume, attach a cover letter, complete an online form, and expect a confirmation by email. What if you don’t have email? And uploading a file feels like a technical puzzle? What if you’ve never used a word processor or… Continue reading This Digital Skills Training Tripled Job Rates. Why Didn’t It Survive?

China is quietly constructing an influence ecosystem in the greater Black Sea region that transcends mere commerce. Energy corridors, digital infrastructure, free-trade frameworks, and political alignments are converging to give Beijing lasting leverage in Eurasia. Central to this effort is China’s asymmetric but deepening relationship with Russia, which increasingly functions less as a coequal partner… Continue reading China’s Black Sea Play

The recent passage of the GENIUS Act—the first major piece of federal legislation governing stablecoins—marks a watershed moment for digital assets. By clarifying policy for dollar-backed stablecoins issued by private entities, the act draws a line between volatile cryptocurrency experiments and those that could more plausibly integrate with the mainstream financial system. This demarcation directly… Continue reading Corporate Crypto After the GENIUS Act

On first consideration, the idea of providing palliative care via video chat seems counterintuitive or even insensitive. Palliative care focuses on improving quality of life for individuals with serious illnesses. At such a delicate time, would a computer screen between patients and their doctors really suffice? Yet tele-palliative care—palliative care via telehealth— is emerging as… Continue reading Tele-Palliative Care Offers Access to Needed Support

The United States’ dependency on Chinese-sourced critical minerals poses a threat to national security, but without aligning national security imperatives with corporate motives U.S. supply chains will remain vulnerable. Policymakers should consider tax incentives for mining companies and expedited permitting vouchers for companies that produce minerals needed for national security. One approach could draw on… Continue reading Applying the Orphan Drug Policy to America’s Mining Industry