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R&D from Prepd: Weekly Roundup for the Week of July 30-August 5, 2018

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On August 3, 2018

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Here is our weekly survey of news stories to round out the week of July 30-August 5, 2018.

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R&D from Prepd: Weekly Roundup for the Week of December 5-11, 2016

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On December 9, 2016

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R&D from Prepd: The Result of Italy’s Constitutional Referendum

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On December 8, 2016

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This R&D covers the result of Italy’s constitutional referendum.  A sizable majority of Italian voters, 59% in total, voted against Prime Minister Matteo Renzi’s package of constitutional reforms to weaken the Italian Senate and assist in more robust lawmaking powers by Italy’s central government.  Renzi announced that he would resign as an outcome of the referendum, potentially plunging Italy into renewed political chaos and weakening the Italian government’s efforts to stabilize the nation’s economy.

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R&D from Prepd: Trump’s Call to Taiwan

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On December 6, 2016

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This R&D provides resources on President-elect Donald Trump’s recent phone call with Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen.  China blasted Trump for making the call, warning that it could endanger existing Sino-American relationship.  However, analysts wonder if the call was a way for Trump to show strength to Chinese leaders, whom he appears headed on a collision course with regarding trade issues.

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R&D from Prepd: Weekly Roundup for the Week of November 28-December 4, 2016

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On December 2, 2016

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Here is our weekly survey of news stories to round out the week of November 28-December 4, 2016.

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R&D from Prepd: Trump’s Growing Cabinet

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On December 1, 2016

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This R&D provides resources on Donald Trump establishing his presidential cabinet.  Trump has already named a attorney general, treasury secretary, commerce secretary, education secretary, health and human services secretary, and transportation secretary, among other positions.  Critics argue that the cabinet is too conservative, while some of Trump’s more conservative supporters wonder if the picks are too moderate.  All cabinet picks will have to be confirmed by the U.S. Senate after Trump takes office.

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R&D from Prepd: South Korean Politics

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On November 29, 2016

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This R&D provides resources on the turmoil that is roiling South Korean politics.  President Park Geun-hye is under fire for allowing a close confidante to look at sensitive government materials and then allowing that confidante to funnel millions of dollars to a foundation.  Some of Park’s other aides also face criminal charges.  South Korea gives its president immunity, but there are growing calls for Park to step down and the United States worries that the political crisis could endanger the security of the Korean Peninsula.

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R&D from Prepd: Weekly Roundup for the Week of November 14-20, 2016

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On November 18, 2016

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R&D from Prepd: Italy’s Constitutional Referendum

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On November 17, 2016

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This R&D provides resources on Italy’s constitutional referendum, which will take place on December 4.  Italian voters will be asked whether to make changes to Italy’s constitution that would make the nation more unicameral.  The Italian Senate would see a weakening of its powers in the hopes of making Italy a more governable country.  Prime Minister Matteo Renzi has staked his political future on the referendum, but polls show that the “no” side is gaining.  Analysts fear that if the referendum fails that it could lead to an eventual breakup of the eurozone.

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R&D from Prepd: The Trump Transition

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On November 15, 2016

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This R&D provides resources on the Donald Trump’s ongoing transition into the Oval Office.  Trump, who won last week’s presidential election, is currently seeking four thousand appointees to serve his administration.  He has already made some of the initial moves of a usual transition by naming Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus to be his chief of staff.

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R&D from Prepd: Weekly Roundup for the Week of November 7-13, 2016

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On November 11, 2016

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R&D from Prepd: The 2016 Presidential Election Outcome

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On November 10, 2016

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This R&D provides resources on the outcome of the 2016 presidential election.  Real estate mogul Donald Trump shocked the world on Wednesday morning, capturing Pennsylvania and Wisconsin and winning the White House over Democratic challenger Hillary Clinton.  Polls showed that Clinton had the edge going into election day, but Trump’s message resonated in the Rust Belt and Clinton was unable to replicate President Barack Obama’s 2008 and 2012 voting coalitions.  However, Democrats appear to have won the popular vote for the fourth time in the last five presidential elections (although they have only won two of them due to the Electoral College).

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R&D from Prepd: Francois Hollande’s Unpopularity

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On November 8, 2016

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This R&D provides resources on French President Francois Hollande’s unpopularity.  Hollande boasts some of the worst approval ratings in the world at the moment, with only 4% of the French public agreeing with his actions.  It is unlikely that Hollande will be re-elected next year or even nominated for another term by the Socialist Party, especially after Hollande criticized the French soccer team, insulted his own ministers, and admitted to ordering targeted killings in a recent book.

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R&D from Prepd: Weekly Roundup for the Week of October 31-November 6, 2016

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On November 4, 2016

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Here is our weekly survey of news stories to round out the week of October 31-November 6, 2016.

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R&D from Prepd: Growing Tensions Between NATO and Russia

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On November 3, 2016

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This R&D provides resources on growing tensions between the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and Russia.  Russian military maneuvers have recently placed the Baltics under pressure, while also causing the United Kingdom to scramble its naval fleet.  With growing tensions between the United States and Russia over Syria, some experts wonder if a minor event could trigger an outbreak of fighting between the two global adversaries.

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