News You Can Use: 08/29/16
National Security
5 National Security Issues Largely Missing From the 2016 Campaign, The Wall Street Journal
Some Swing States Decline Offer for DHS Voting Security, Nextgov
US Seeking Global Armed Drone Export Rules, Defense News
Public Opinion on National Security: A Big Factor in Voter Attitudes, Lawfare
DoD Presses On In Pursuit of Laser Weapons, Defense News
Trump and Clinton Have No Idea How To Deal With Putin, Foreign Policy
The Army Isn’t Getting Much Use Out of Its Expensive Training Games, Slate
Cybersecurity
5 Ways Agencies Can Prepare for Cyberattacks, Nextgov
China Sets New Tone in Drafting Cybersecurity Rules, The Wall Street Journal
U.S. banking regulators focused on cyber security after SWIFT attacks, Reuters
Polish think-take advocates offensive cyber stance for NATO, IHS Jane’s 360
Public Health
Zika Virus’s Spread Pushes Testing Labs to Expand Capacity, The Wall Street Journal
Army, Coast Guard hardest hit by Zika, Military Times
WHO is stepping in to ease a food and health crisis in Nigeria’s camps for Boko Haram victims, Quartz
No Confirmed Zika Cases Have Been Linked to the Olympics, Fortune
Human Rights & Humanitarian Efforts
Kerry: More ‘work to do’ in avoiding civilian casualties in Yemen, The Hill
Exposing Burundi’s Human Rights Crisis, Human Rights Watch
UN Human Rights Chief Calls For Probe Into Saudi Airstrikes In Yemen, The Huffington Post
6 facts that reveal how humanitarian aid is failing people with disabilities, Mashable
US aid to Pakistan shrinks amid mounting frustration over militants, The Times of India
Taita Taveta, Kwale security agencies shielding human rights violators, KNCHR told, Daily Nation
Government & Military Personnel
No, You Probably Shouldn’t Follow Every Order From Your Boss, Government Executive
Agencies Could Face a Nearly $800M Sequester Next Year, Government Executive
How to Delight Customers Through Public-Private Partnerships, Nextgov
7 Questions to Answer Before Buying Life Insurance, Government Executive
Posted: August 29, 2016 by Simons Center
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