discussion of federal policies: countering terrorism

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“Through a combination of diplomatic engagement and foreign assistance, the Department works with foreign government partners to build the capabilities necessary to prevent, degrade, detect, and respond to terrorist threats. ”
from U.S. Department of State

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discussion of federal policies: Covid-19 Recovery

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“The U.S. is also a signatory or party to numerous global health-related international conventions, treaties, and agreements; these include those that played a role in the global COVID-19 response (such as the International Health Regulations). It often has participated in negotiations for new international instruments, although the Trump administration indicated in a Jan. 20, 2025, Executive Order, listed above, that the U.S. would no longer engage in the Pandemic Agreement (sometimes called the “Pandemic Treaty”) negotiations.”
from — Kates, J., Michaud, J., Moss, K., Dawson, L., & Rouw, A. (2026b, January 27). Overview of President Trump’s executive actions on global health. KFF. Retrieved February 21, 2026

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discussion of federal policies: Combating Drugs and Crime

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“We lead U.S. global engagement to combat human trafficking and support the coordination of anti-trafficking efforts across the U.S. government. The United States follows the widely used “3P” paradigm — prosecution, protection, and prevention — to combat human trafficking worldwide. We also employ a “4th P” — for partnership — as a complementary means to achieve progress across the 3Ps and enlist all segments of society in the fight against modern slavery.”
from U.S. Department of State Policy Issues: Policy Issues

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discussion of federal policies: Climate Crisis

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“U.S. climate and environment diplomacy aspires to realize economic growth, energy security, and a healthy planet.”
from — from — Climate and Environment – United States Department of State. (2024, January 8). United States Department of State. 

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discussion of federal policies: Climate and Environment

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“U.S. climate and environment diplomacy aspires to realize economic growth, energy security, and a healthy planet.”
from — from — Climate and Environment – United States Department of State. (2024, January 8). United States Department of State. 

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discussion of federal policies: Arms Control and Nonproliferation

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“The Doomsday Clock has just been set at 85 seconds to midnight, the closest it has ever been to symbolic human-caused Armageddon.”
from — Sonde, F. (2026, February 6). With doomsday approaching, is it time for a new start? Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation. 

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