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### How U.S.-Russia-China Ties Would Impact the Indo-Pacific
Improved ties between the United States and its great-power rivals, Russia and China, appear to be imminent. In the Indo-Pacific, responses are likely to be mixed. U.S. allies and close partners may voice deep concerns. But the vast majority of countries in the region will probably convey cautious optimism, though some may worry that the prospects for their hedging strategies could significantly diminish.
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Two artificial intelligence platforms are nearly on par with—or sometimes surpass—mental health professionals in evaluating appropriate responses to people who exhibit suicidal thoughts.
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Cost asymmetry has always played a role in tactical warfare, but the advent of cheap commercial drones has sharply tilted the cost asymmetry towards offense. While it may be impossible to halt the proliferation of these systems outright, it is possible to increase the cost of doing business for attackers and reduce the likelihood of successful attacks.
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