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R&D from Prepd: The Filipino War on Drugs

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On September 27, 2016

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This R&D provides resources on the Philippines war on drugs.  President Rodrigo Duterte won a landslide victory in the Philippines presidential election back in May and has used his mandate to engage in a violent war against crime.  Duterte’s harsh tactics have attracted significant international criticism, especially because there is evidence that Filipino police conducting extrajudicial killings of drug traffickers.  The war on drugs could reduce the Philippines credit rating and has already caused investment to flee, but Duterte insists that his policy is the best way for the nation to fight the influence of drug lords.

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R&D from Prepd: Weekly Roundup for the Week of September 19-25, 2016

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On September 23, 2016

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Here is our weekly survey of news stories to round out the week of September 19-25, 2016.

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R&D from Prepd: Russia’s Parliamentary Elections

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On September 22, 2016

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This R&D provides resources on Russia’s parliamentary elections.  The recent elections saw President Vladimir Putin’s party, United Russia, increase its number of seats, thereby controlling nearly three-quarters of the Russian Duma.  This will allow United Russia to change the constitution if they wish to do so.  Critics argued that the elections were not fairly conducted and that the campaign was “dull.”  Voter turnout seemed to justify the latter statement as less than 50% of Russians cast ballots.

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R&D from Prepd: Dakota Access Oil Pipeline

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On September 20, 2016

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This R&D provides resources on the controversy surrounding the Dakota Access Oil Pipeline project.  The project aims to carry more than 400,000 barrels of crude oil through North Dakota, South Dakota, and Iowa, but Native American groups are protesting its construction, arguing that the pipeline borders tribal lands and that they wish for the construction of renewable energy resources.  The protests have been joined by other liberal groups and celebrities.

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R&D from Prepd: Weekly Roundup for the Week of September 12-18, 2016

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On September 16, 2016

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Here is our weekly survey of news stories to round out the week of September 12-18, 2016.

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R&D from Prepd: Unrest in Kashmir

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On September 15, 2016

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This R&D provides resources on unrest in Kashmir, India’s only Muslim-majority state.  Parts of Kashmir are claimed by India, Pakistan, and China and the Indian government has continually had to defend its occupation of the territory.  Recent clashes against Indian authorities in the area have killed seventy-eight people, resulting in a curfew being placed on residents.

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R&D from Prepd: Hillary Clinton’s Health

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On September 13, 2016

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This R&D provides resources on Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton’s health.  Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump raised questions about Clinton’s health throughout the summer and these comments got more attention after Clinton experienced weakness and had to be helped into her vehicle after leaving a September 11 memorial service early on Saturday.  Clinton’s doctors later announced that she had pneumonia, prompting some analysts to question how this revelation could affect the 2016 campaign, especially if it limits Clinton’s future appearances on the campaign trail.

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

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On September 9, 2016

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Here is our weekly survey of news stories to round out the week of September 5-11, 2016.

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R&D from Prepd: The Federal Reserve & Monetary Policy

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On September 8, 2016

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This R&D provides resources on the Federal Reserve and its future monetary policy making decisions.  Economists are divided over whether the Fed will raise interest rates in 2016, with some noting that a lower unemployment rate signals a growing economy and the need for a rate hike.  However, others note that the lack of wage growth in the economy and inflation means that the Fed should hold off on a rate hike.  There are also fears that a premature rate hike could create significant global economic problems. The Fed will hold a meeting on September 21 to consider another rate hike, which would be the second since December.

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R&D from Prepd: The Death of Islam Karimov

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On September 6, 2016

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This R&D provides resources on the death of Uzbek President Islam Karimov.  Karimov governed the country for more than fifteen years, ruling from September 1, 1991 to his death on September 2.  This made Karimov Uzbekistan’s only president since becoming independent of the Soviet Union.  He regime was criticized for human rights violations, but his supporters say that he did what was necessary to protect Uzbekistan from terrorism.  There are concerns that the succession fight could produce a civil war within the country.

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R&D from Prepd: Weekly Roundup for the Week of August 29-September 4, 2016

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On September 2, 2016

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Here is our weekly survey of news stories to round out the week of August 29-September 4, 2016.

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R&D from Prepd: The G20 Summit

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On September 1, 2016

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This R&D provides resources on the G20 summit, which will be held in Hangzhou, China from September 4-6.  China is hoping to use the summit to discuss plans to bolster the global economy, but other agenda items could include territorial disputes that China is involved in with its East Asian and Southeast Asian neighbors since Japan, Indonesia, and South Korea are attending.  New Brazilian President Michel Temer will also be attending to represent his country after the impeachment of Dilma Rousseff yesterday.

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R&D from Prepd: The Alt-Right

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On August 30, 2016

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Today’s R&D covers the alt-right, which drew attention last week when Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton blasted it for circulating rumors about her health.  The alt-right is deemed as an alternative wing of mainstream conservatism and it flourishes on online news sites such as Infowars, the Drudge Report, and Breitbart.  Critics deem it to be a source of white nationalism that is hostile to multiculturalism.  Others argue that it is finding an appeal among voters who believe the government is broken and that mainstream conservatism become part of the problem in Washington.

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R&D from Prepd: Weekly Roundup for the Week of August 22-28, 2016

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On August 26, 2016

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Here is our weekly survey of news stories to round out the week of August 22-28, 2016.

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R&D from Prepd: Fixed Bail Amounts

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On August 25, 2016

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This R&D provides resources on the legal controversy surrounding fixed bail amounts.  The U.S. Department of Justice recently filed an amicus brief with the Supreme Court, arguing that fixed bail amounts unfairly discriminate against the poor.  This is the first time that the Justice Department has submitted a legal opinion about fixed bail schedules.

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