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Jamestown Foundation Issues Commentary: Russia Concerned About Upcoming NPT Review
WASHINGTON, March 28 -- The Jamestown Foundation issued the following commentary on March 27, 2026, by Anna J. Davis, fellow of Eurasia Studies and contributing editor of Eurasia Daily Monitor:

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Russia Concerned About Upcoming NPT Review

Executive Summary

* Russia is preparing for the 2026 NPT Review Conference by warning against "politicized" agendas that could challenge its nuclear posture and constrain its freedom of action.

* The Kremlin is appearing concerned about new cooperation among members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), particularly as France is to boost ... Show Full Article

Jamestown Foundation Issues Commentary: Ethnic Unity Law Codifies 'Chinese' Identity
WASHINGTON, March 28 -- The Jamestown Foundation issued the following commentary on March 27, 2026, by editorial assistant Jonah Reisboard in its China Brief Notes:

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Ethnic Unity Law Codifies 'Chinese' Identity

Executive Summary:

* A new ethnic unity law frames assimilation under a narrow definition of Chinese identity as central to achieving the principal goal of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP): national rejuvenation

* Assimilation is to be effected by eliminating non-Mandarin languages and sinicizing religion, as well as by forging a national consciousness that demands identification ... Show Full Article

Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Approvals for Minnesota's Paid Family and Medical Leave Scheme are Running 30% Above Forecast
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, March 28 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on March 27, 2026, by economist John Phelan:

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Approvals for Minnesota's Paid Family and Medical Leave scheme are running 30% above forecast

Since it launched, as and when the data have become available, I have been tracking the performance of Minnesota's Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) scheme against the forecasts on which it is based. Back in 2023, a daily rate of approvals of 352 (128,338 / 365) ... Show Full Article

Capital Research Center: Conversation With Partisan Policy Networks Author Zachary Albert (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, March 28 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following recorded conversation on March 27, 2026, involving senior fellow Michael E. Hartmann and Brandeis University professor Zachary Albert:

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A conversation with Partisan Policy Networks author Zachary Albert (Part 1 of 2)

The Brandeis University professor talks to Michael E. Hartmann about how so many think tanks have become partisan political organizations, including the role of their funding in the process.

Editorial note: this essay originally appeared at The Giving Review.

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Nonprofit public-policy research organizations--"think ... Show Full Article

Capital Research Center Issues InfluenceWatch Wrapup on March 27, 2026
WASHINGTON, March 28 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following InfluenceWatch wrapup on March 27, 2026, by Jonathan Harsh:

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InfluenceWatch, a project of Capital Research Center, is a comprehensive and ever-evolving compilation of our research into the numerous advocacy groups, foundations, and donors working to influence the public policy process. The website offers transparency into these influencers' funding, motives, and connections while providing insight often neglected by other watchdog groups.

The information compiled in InfluenceWatch gives news outlets and other interested ... Show Full Article

America First Policy Institute: Olympic-Sized Win for Women, But the Fight's Not Over
WASHINGTON, March 28 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following news release on March 27, 2026:

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Olympic-Sized Win for Women, But the Fight's Not Over

The Athletes for America Coalition at the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) celebrates the decision by the International Olympic Committee to no longer allow biological men to compete in women's sporting events. This decision was made in order to comply with an executive order signed by President Trump in February of 2025 ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games, which will be hosted in Los Angeles.

AFPI is working tirelessly ... Show Full Article

America First Policy Institute: Honorable J. Kenneth Blackwell - Election Integrity Requires Clear Ballot Deadlines
WASHINGTON, March 28 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following statement on March 27, 2026:

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The Honorable J. Kenneth Blackwell: Election Integrity Requires Clear Ballot Deadlines

Today, the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) issued the following statement from the Honorable J. Ken Blackwell, Chair of the Center for Election Integrity, as the Supreme Court weighs Watson v. RNC, a case examining whether states can count ballots received after Election Day:

"Election integrity starts with clear, enforceable rules--and nothing is more basic than a deadline. Requiring all ... Show Full Article