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Think Tanks news — August 21, 2026

Publications tagged with Think Tanks published on August 21, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

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  1. PoliticsConstitutionThink TanksCentral Asia

    Supreme Court Reduces Mandatory Legal Practice to One Year for Entry-Level Judicial Exam

    The Supreme Court has reduced the mandatory legal practice requirement for law graduates seeking to appear in entry-level judicial service examinations from three years to one year. The court said that candidates appearing in judicial exams notified between May 25, 2025 and March 31, 2027 are eligible regardless of prior experience. However, selected candidates will have to undergo training at the judicial academy and a further one year clerkship. The court held that the earlier three-year practice rule created hardship for young lawyers and law graduates.
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  2. WorldElectionsThink TanksMiddle East

    Ukraine's Stefanchuk Rules Out Elections During Martial Law

    Ukraine's Verkhovna Rada Chairman Ruslan Stefanchuk has stated that holding elections during the current martial law is 'absolutely impossible and irresponsible'. He emphasized that elections must be democratic and safe for all citizens, and a working group has been developing a special law for such elections for over a year. Stefanchuk's comments come in response to former Defense Minister Mikhail Fedorov's proposal to hold elections during the ongoing war.
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  3. WorldJudiciaryRegulatorsThink TanksMiddle East

    Hong Kong Embraces AI for Efficiency and Competitiveness

    Hong Kong's Financial Secretary Paul Chan emphasized the government's commitment to AI development and application at the Hong Kong Computer Communications Exhibition. The SAR government has established an AI+ Industry Development Strategy Committee to promote AI empowerment across industries. The government has already implemented 30 AI efficiency projects, optimizing public services and reducing approval times. Chan acknowledged AI's potential to bring convenience and innovation but also raised concerns about employment, privacy, and security. He encouraged citizens to learn and use AI to enhance personal abilities and create business opportunities.
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