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Government Capacity
day one project
Policy Memo
Driving Product Model Development with the Technology Modernization Fund

Changing how the program educates, funds, and assesses agencies will build internal capacity and deliver continuous improvement.

10.31.24 | 5 min read
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Government Capacity
Blog
How to Build Effective Digital Permitting Products in Government

The success of historic federal investments in climate resilience, clean energy, and new infrastructure hinges on the government’s ability to efficiently permit, site, and build projects.

10.30.24 | 8 min read
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FAS
Blog
How Policy Entrepreneurs Can Seize the Presidential Transition Opportunity

Policy entrepreneurs have a unique opportunity to shape the agenda for the next administration.  Knowing when and how to act is crucial to turning policy ideas into action.

10.29.24 | 4 min read
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Government Capacity
Blog
Many Chutes and Few Ladders in the Federal Hiring Process

How hard can it be to hire into the federal government? Unfortunately, for many, it can be very challenging.

10.28.24 | 7 min read
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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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Global Risk
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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Environment
Press release
Position on H.R. 9908 – Strengthening Wildfire Resiliency Through Satellites Act

The Strengthening Wildfire Resilience Through Satellites Act would help combat wildfires through advanced early detection using satellite technology.

10.02.24 | 1 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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