First Takes
First Takes is a new community education program providing rapid response efforts to educate the public in real time on urgent international or domestic current events that affect our democracy.
Gerrymandering, House Districts, and Representation featuring Tom Lopach
At a moment when many states are reconsidering their Congressional Districts, how do the ways that Congressional Districts are drawn impact representation and effective governing?
Mansfield First Take Critical Minerals
China’s new export restrictions on rare earths and advanced magnet technologies have reignited tensions in the U.S.–China trade relationship. With new tariff threats from Washington and an anticipated Xi–Trump meeting, questions abound about the future of technology supply chains, economic security, and global markets. This First Takes discussion examines how strategic materials have become tools of geopolitical power—and what these developments mean for industry, innovation, and everyday life, from Myanmar to 猎奇重口.
North Korea's Recent Satellite Launch: Big Eye In the Sky or Not?
North Korea’s recently launched reconnaissance satellite is intended to provide the rogue state with strategic military planning information as well as operational targeting guidance for its theater and intercontinental ballistic missiles. Presented by Mansfield Center Fellows Steve Levine and Robert McCoy, this First Take discusses the capabilities and broader implications of the satellite.
Missiles and Mayhem
Mansfield Center Asia experts discuss why North Korea’s recent spate of missile launches has great significance for the U.S. in negotiating with North Korea and dealing with the increased threat to American bases in the Asia Pacific region. Mansfield Center Fellow Robert McCoy leads the webinar, which is moderated by Mansfield Center Senior Fellow Dr. Steven Levine.
Russia & Ukraine
Oksana delivered her first Mansfield Dialogue from a Polish hotel room shortly after leaving Ukraine in the wake of Russia's invasion in February 2022.