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Global Risk
day one project
Policy Memo
Introducing Certification of Technical Necessity for Resumption of Nuclear Explosive Testing

The U.S. should continue its voluntary moratorium on explosive nuclear weapons tests and implement further checks on the president’s ability to call for a resumption of nuclear testing.

10.25.24 | 5 min read
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Emerging Technology
day one project
Policy Memo
Protecting U.S. Critical Infrastructure with Resilience Caches of Reusable Respirators

To help protect U.S. critical infrastructure workers, the next presidential administration should ensure ample supplies of high-quality respiratory personal protective equipment.

10.24.24 | 8 min read
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Government Capacity
day one project
Policy Memo
Scaling Proven IT Modernization Strategies Across the Federal Government

As data fuels the next transformative modernization phase, the federal government has an opportunity to leverage modern practices to leap forward in scaling IT modernization.

10.22.24 | 11 min read
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Education & Workforce
day one project
Policy Memo
Investing in Apprenticeships to Fill Labor-Market Talent and Opportunity Gaps

To maximize the potential of apprenticeship programs, the federal government should develop a cohesive approach to supporting “apprenticeships of the future,” such as those in cyber, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing.

10.21.24 | 9 min read
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Global Risk
Blog
Geolocating China’s Unprecedented Missile Launch: The Potential What, Where, How, and Why

This missile launch provides an opportunity to further examine China’s nuclear posture and activities, including the type of missile, how it fits into China’s nuclear modernization, and where it was launched from.

10.16.24 | 6 min read
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Global Risk
Blog
NATO Tactical Nuclear Weapons Exercise And Base Upgrades

Known as Steadfast Noon, the two-week long exercise involves more than 60 aircraft from 13 countries and more than 2,000 personnel.

10.14.24 | 6 min read
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Global Risk
Blog
What Would a Harris Presidency Mean for Nuclear Policy?

Increasing women in leadership roles is important for gender parity and bringing in new perspectives, but it does not guarantee peace.

10.01.24 | 3 min read
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Environment
day one project
Policy Memo
Mobilizing Innovative Financial Mechanisms for Extreme Heat Adaptation Solutions in Developing Nations

To address challenges posed by increased extreme heat, USAID should mobilize finance through environmental impact bonds focused on scaling extreme heat adaptation solutions.

09.27.24 | 12 min read
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Government Capacity
Article
Advisory Committees for the 21st Century Recommendations Toolkit

These recommendations can catapult the Advisory Committee structure into one that continues providing the government with the best advice.

09.20.24 | 12 min read
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Government Capacity
Blog
We Can’t Build Things if We Don’t Fix Government Hiring

Without the permitting workforce needed for implementation, the American public will not reap the benefits of rural broadband access, resilient supply chains, and clean, accessible water.

09.18.24 | 3 min read
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Government Capacity
Report
Improving Public Awareness and Understanding of Advisory Committees

Improving public awareness of FDA Advisory Committees would improve public trust and deter misinformation related to the approval of medical products.

09.13.24 | 4 min read
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Environment
Press release
Federation of American Scientists among leading voices for federal policy action at White House Summit on Extreme Heat

FAS has been a leading voice for action on this topic, and has developed a compendium of 150+ heat-related federal policy recommendations. 

09.13.24 | 3 min read
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