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April, 03

Has the United States Reached a Turning Point on Liberalization of Marijuana Laws?

The nationwide trend towards removing or lowering penalties for marijuana use and possession is gaining momentum.

 

22 states have passed some form of decriminalization.

 

Even conservative Texas is considering legislation that would sharply reduce penalties.

 

What are the benefits of liberalizing our laws on marijuana?

Are there any downsides?

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April, 03

Mental health and the work–life balance

What should employers be doing to keep us well?

And what language should we use when we talk about mental health?

 

Poppy Jaman OBE, Chief Executive of City Mental Health Alliance, chats with Helen McKenna about mental health in the workplace, and shares her advice for future leaders.

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April, 03

Understanding the Middle East

Emile Hokayem, IISS Senior Fellow for Middle East Security, joins Dr Kori Schake for this episode of Sounds Strategic.

 

Emile and Kori give a masterclass in understanding the Middle East and political violence.

 

Emile explains the misconceptions surrounding the state of Iraq before the 2003 invasion.

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April, 03

Analysing Four Years of Conflict in Yemen

On 25 March 2019, the Saudi-led military intervention in Yemen enters its fourth year.

 

Our panellists discuss what objectives the operation has achieved in that time as well as the impacts on Yemeni society.

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April, 03

Europe after Brexit

Sophia Besch asks Ian Bond to reflect on the CER’s 2016 predictions about the effect of Brexit on future EU policy.

 

How do they stand up now, on the eve of the UK’s departure?

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April, 02

Mapping the geography of anti-EU sentiment

What does anti-EU sentiment look like across the 28 member countries, and how might this be addressed?

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