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Economy
Surge in EU’s Military Spending Brings Modest but Resilient Economic Growth
DID Press: Rising geopolitical tensions around Europe—ranging from perceived military threats from Russia to sustained pressure from the United States for greater NATO burden-sharing—are reshaping the European Union’s defense policy landscape. After decades of declining military budgets, Europe is now…
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Afghanistan
Administrative Corruption: The Chain Holding Global Development Hostage
DID Press: At the national level, corruption not only wastes resources but also destroys public trust; at the international level, it facilitates illicit financial flows and exacerbates inequality. The UN estimates that eradicating corruption could inject three trillion dollars into…
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Afghanistan
Positive Change in Afghanistan Is Possible, but Gradual, Fragile and Homegrown
DID Press: Despite severe restrictions, analytical reporting by The Diplomat emphasizes that processes of social adaptation, local resilience, and gradual transformation are emerging in Afghanistan, potentially charting a path for positive change. Four years after the Taliban’s return to power,…
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