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an organization that consists of a group of people who think of new ideas on a particular subject or who give advice about what should be done
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The Institute for the Study of War, a Washington think tank, said that the developments were part of Moscow's negotiating strategy.
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Arkansas Online, 5 Feb. 2026
The think tank is currently led by a steering committee of volunteers, including producer and director Filson Ali, director Veronique Doumbé, producer Helene Granqvist, producer Emile Hertling Péronard, and director Johanna Makabi, alongside Mosch and Thomas.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2026
Skeptics such as Matt Bruenig, founder of the left-wing People’s Policy Project think tank, also argue that the success sequence puts the blame for poverty on individuals rather than forcing the government to examine systemic solutions, such as broadening public benefits.
—Elizabeth Chuck, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
However, Brian Phillips, spokesman for conservative think tank Texas Public Policy Foundation, believes both investigations will unearth wrongdoing on the part of Austin ISD and educators.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
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Arkansas Online, 5 Feb. 2026
The think tank is currently led by a steering committee of volunteers, including producer and director Filson Ali, director Veronique Doumbé, producer Helene Granqvist, producer Emile Hertling Péronard, and director Johanna Makabi, alongside Mosch and Thomas.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2026
Skeptics such as Matt Bruenig, founder of the left-wing People’s Policy Project think tank, also argue that the success sequence puts the blame for poverty on individuals rather than forcing the government to examine systemic solutions, such as broadening public benefits.
—Elizabeth Chuck, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
However, Brian Phillips, spokesman for conservative think tank Texas Public Policy Foundation, believes both investigations will unearth wrongdoing on the part of Austin ISD and educators.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
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