Defining Frontline and Essential Workers, Preventing Chinese Technology Transfer, and More

June 12, 2020

“Frontline workers” and “essential industries” have been frequently discussed during the COVID-19 pandemic, but these terms have no set definitions. Joseph Kane and Adie Tomer explain why it is crucial for Congress to establish formal definitions as they create policies that target America’s most vulnerable workers.

Technology and information transfer between students and researchers in the United States and China has sparked debate and concern in Washington. Remco Zwetsloot argues that without multilateral initiatives, even well-targeted U.S. countermeasures are unlikely to reduce China’s ability to acquire sensitive dual-use technology and other research from overseas.

“In the U.S. and Mexico, there is a crucial need for systemic and concrete change throughout the justice and law enforcement system. That requires not just street activism but policy leadership commitment and improvements in policies, procedures, and safeguards,” Vanda Felbab-Brown writes.

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