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Bloomsbury Politics & Area Studies @bloomsburypol.bsky.social · 17h
Join @brookings.edu for an event marking the release of the 3rd edition of Senior Fellow William H. Frey’s book, “Diversity Explosion: How New Racial Demographics Are Remaking America” 📆 Wednesday, September 30th, 3pm EDT 💻 Register online ⤵️ bit.ly/4hharfg
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The future of American diversity: A new look at how shifting demographics are shaping the nation | Brookings
Join Brookings for a discussion on America’s changing demographics and growing diversity, featuring new research on how shifts in race, age, and population are shaping the nation’s economy, politics, ...
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Brookings Institution @brookings.edu · 18h
High turnout in three German state elections may reflect more than dissatisfaction with current politics. Constanze Stelzenmüller and Mathilda Silbiger argue the results could signal growing polarization and fragmentation in Germany’s political culture.
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Three state elections throw German politics into disarray | Brookings
Three German state elections may have ushered in a new era of polarization, volatility, and fragmentation.
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Brookings Institution @brookings.edu · 28/09/2026
"AI agents don't need superintelligence to cause irreversible harms." From cybersecurity and financial stability to jobs, governance, and global cooperation, Brookings experts weigh in on one of today's biggest policy debates: Is AI an existential threat, and what should governments do about it?
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Is the AI existential threat real—and can regulatory action prevent it? | Brookings
Scholars from across Brookings address the risks of AI and what regulatory actions are necessary to prevent them.
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Brookings Institution @brookings.edu · 23/09/2026
Can policymakers slow the development of advanced AI without compromising U.S. competitiveness? Elham Tabassi and Kyle Chan join Thomas Wright on The Current to discuss AI safety, regulation, and the implications of the U.S.-China technology race.
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Can we slow down AI without losing to China? | Brookings
As AI models grow more advanced, warnings of catastrophic risks are escalating. But are existential fears overshadowing immediate threats? Brookings experts Elham Tabassi and Kyle Chan join Thomas Wri...
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Brookings Institution @brookings.edu · 19/09/2026
What can we learn from the closest 2026 primary elections? Elaine Kamarck and Jordan Muchnik highlight an in-depth analysis of candidates from 33 congressional districts and 10 Senate races.
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Electability over ideology: Takeaways from the 2026 primaries
Elaine Kamarck and Jordan Muchnick analyze the 2026 primaries, revealing what candidates addressed—and avoided—ahead of November.
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Brookings Institution @brookings.edu · 18/09/2026
What do we lose without local news? On Sept 23, join America's Rural Future in Morgantown, West Virginia (or online) to hear from journalists, local leaders, and policy experts on the national consequences of local news decline and local information ecosystems.
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WVU College of Creative Arts and Media | America's Rural Future: What do we lose without local news?
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Maxwell School @maxwellsu.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
“If the Follow the Rules Act were better known, then perhaps more public servants might be willing to resist improper orders—and more military and civilian leaders might think twice before giving them,” writes University Professor Emeritus Sean O'Keefe and co-author Joshua Gotbaum (@brookings.edu ).
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When told to break the law, must feds just follow orders? | Brookings
Federal law protects public servants who refuse illegal orders, but most don't know their rights exist or how to use them.
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Brookings Institution @brookings.edu · 18/09/2026
A proposed “Golden Dome” missile defense system could cost as much as $1.2 trillion over 20 years while facing significant technical hurdles. Michael O’Hanlon argues for a more limited homeland missile defense approach and a broader public debate over costs, risks, and strategic goals.
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The right dome for America | Brookings
A "Golden Dome" system would not only verge on unaffordable; it could cause an arms race without providing the actual protection it promises.
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Brookings Institution @brookings.edu · 17/09/2026
Democrats will be defending governorships in five states that President Trump won in 2024—Arizona, Kansas, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania.
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In 2026 governor races, local issues rival national trend
E.J. Dionne and Max Keeney preview the states to watch in the 2026 gubernatorial races.
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Brookings Institution @brookings.edu · 16/09/2026
Ryan Hass explains why the U.S. and China both have an interest in sustaining an "uneasy calm" and what it could mean for Xi Jinping's upcoming visit.
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Why Beijing isn't taking the bait with Trump | Brookings
Beijing is focused on strengthening its long-term position for competing with the United States, not on securing breakthroughs with Trump.
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Shibley Telhami @stelhami.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
The end of America's Middle East? Join us for a Sadat Forum conversation with Gregory Gause, @abuaardvark.bsky.social, and @profsaunders.bsky.social, Monday, September 28, 3:00 to 4:00 PM EDT. Register by scanning code below or go to go.sadat.umd/sadatforum
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Brookings Institution @brookings.edu · 15/09/2026
The new, expanded IRS Spotlight offers data, timelines, records, and more on federal tax administration developments and IRS performance. @vanessawilliamson.bsky.social shares a few highlights below.
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Brookings Institution @brookings.edu · 15/09/2026
The U.S. Treasury Department recently announced buybacks of some of its long-term debt, and in turn, the U.S. dollar has plummeted. Robin Brooks breaks down why a modest Treasury announcement sent the dollar tumbling, and what it signals about mounting fears over U.S. fiscal sustainability.
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Brookings Institution @brookings.edu · 15/09/2026
“History tells us not to ignore the quality of the candidates and the campaigns they run, because they can make the difference between victory and defeat in close elections," write Elaine Kamarck and William Galston.
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Trump's approval slump and candidate quality drive 2026 Senate races | Brookings
Elaine Kamarck and William Galston examine the races that could decide Senate control as Trump's approval falls in 2026.
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Brookings Institution @brookings.edu · 11/09/2026
With EU officials setting an October deadline for progress in trade talks with Beijing, Brookings experts examine the situation and forecast whether the EU and China will be able to rebalance their economic relationship.
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Europe’s China Shock 2.0: Where does it go from here? | Brookings
Brookings experts help make sense of the current moment and potential future trajectory of EU-China trade relations.
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Brookings Institution @brookings.edu · 09/09/2026
In updated research, Marcela Escobari, Ian Seyal, and Paul Beach find that last year's ICE surges led to more persistent and widening job losses than previously realized.
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Beyond arrests: How ICE enforcement depressed local employment in 2025 | Brookings
Employment fell in cities where ICE enforcement surged in 2025, with no signs of recovery so far, Marcela Escobari and co-authors find.
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Brookings Institution @brookings.edu · 08/09/2026
Hear from people around the world working to advance gender equality in and through education. Embedding Equality in Education is a new podcast from the Center for Universal Education—follow on your favorite podcast app and listen to the trailer at the link below.
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New Brookings podcast 'Embedding Equality in Education' shares a collaborative path to advancing gender equality in and through education | Brookings
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Brookings Institution @brookings.edu · 04/09/2026
On Sunday, the Alternative for Germany party are predicted to win elections in Saxony-Anhalt. Constanze Stelzenmüller and Mathilda Silbiger explain why such a win may trigger a political earthquake that will reverberate all the way to Berlin.
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Could the right-wing extremist AfD govern a German state for the first time? | Brookings
As voters in Saxony-Anhalt head to the polls on September 6, the AfD is within reach of governing a German state for the first time.
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Robin Brooks @robin-j-brooks.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
In recent years, @econharris.bsky.social and I've closely tracked Russia's shadow fleet of oil tankers in our database for @brookings.edu. There's now signs that the efficacy of US sanctions is fading. Activity on US sanctioned ships is rising. Our latest blog: www.brookings.edu/articles/the...
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Brookings Institution @brookings.edu · 03/09/2026
As NYC schools ban AI in elementary and middle schools, read Rebecca Winthrop's proposal for establishing student AI councils.
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Enhancing student agency through school AI councils | Brookings
Rebecca Winthrop explains how establishing student AI councils can help address key concerns about AI in schools—while giving kids a meaningful seat at the decisionmaking table.
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Brookings Institution @brookings.edu · 02/09/2026
From weapon-detection cameras to bathroom listening devices, schools across America are adopting AI surveillance tools, often without evidence the technology is reliable.
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AI surveillance in schools raises safety and equity concerns
Rashawn Ray and Rebekah Boitey explore how AI surveillance in schools shapes safety, trust, and racial equity.
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Brookings Institution @brookings.edu · 01/09/2026
Intellectual humility—the ability to recognize the limits of your own knowledge and beliefs—is a virtue that requires cultivation. A new report explores why intellectual humility is important for adolescents and how schools can help them develop it.
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Cultivating intellectual humility in America's students
Why intellectual humility is important to cultivate in adolescence and how schools can help students engage constructively in society and democracy.
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Brookings Institution @brookings.edu · 28/08/2026
What role should tariffs play in U.S.-China trade negotiations? Kari Heerman analyzes the U.S.-China Board of Trade's proposal on "non-sensitive" goods and explains why policymakers may face difficult tradeoffs if relief isn't paired with meaningful gains for U.S. exporters.
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The hidden tradeoffs of using Trump’s tariffs as leverage with China | Brookings
Trump’s tariffs are broad in reach but complex in structure. Beneath the headline rates sits a stack of measures imposed under different legal authorities on top of existing U.S. tariffs, with differe...
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Brookings Institution @brookings.edu · 27/08/2026
What does a stronger European role in NATO mean for the U.S.? Michael O’Hanlon explores how greater European defense capacity could strengthen alliance burden-sharing, reinforce deterrence, and continue delivering significant strategic value for the United States.
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What is the value of a ‘Europeanized NATO’ for the United States? | Brookings
A Europeanized NATO is one in which European members take much more responsibility for the defense of their own continent.
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Brookings Institution @brookings.edu · 26/08/2026
Poor health outcomes and limited economic opportunity can create a self-reinforcing cycle in rural communities. Anthony Pipa and co-authors examine how health challenges affect workforce participation, local institutions, and long-term economic vitality, and highlight priorities for future research.
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Health outcomes in rural America: A prevention-to-crisis view on determinants of health, chronic diseases, and economic consequences | Brookings
This America's Rural Future symposium explores the interconnections between health outcomes and economic development in rural areas.
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Jacob Bastian @jacobbastian.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
New in @brookings.edu Why did consumer sentiment remain so weak even as the post-Covid economy improved? @harveymelody.bsky.social and I find that the expiration of the expanded CTC in early 2022 explains about 17% of the late-2023 sentiment gap (“vibecession”) www.brookings.edu/articles/exp...
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The loss of the 2021 expanded Child Tax Credit deepened economic pessimism | Brookings How the Expanded Child Tax Credit Affected Economic Sentiment
New research finds that the expiration of the expanded 2021 Child Tax Credit contributed to lasting economic pessimism among families with children.
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Lauren Bauer @laurenhlb.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
New analysis from me & Diane Schanzenbach, possibly my favorite piece ever: We study the SNAP payment error rate and explain why tying how much a state will have to contribute toward SNAP payments to its PER is inherently empirically unstable. Remand. www.hamiltonproject.org/publication/...
A policy that could cause states to drop out of the SNAP program due to chance should not be left to chance. SNAP should be fully federally funded.Figure 3 shows confidence intervals around the point estimates for a states SNAP payment error rate in FY2023. The confidence intervals are larger than the bins.
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Brookings Institution @brookings.edu · 24/08/2026
How significant is the DSA's momentum in 2026? Elaine Kamarck, Riana Mahtani, and Gabriel Kraemer find that while DSA-aligned candidates have posted notable primary wins, their success remains concentrated in deep-blue areas.
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Democratic socialist candidates show gains but limited reach in 2026 | Brookings
This analysis examines the DSA’s high-profile 2026 primary wins and what they reveal about the movement’s influence in the Democratic Party.
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Brookings Institution @brookings.edu · 21/08/2026
Recorded on the ground in Taipei: Ryan Hass and Jon Czin talk with Caitlin Talmadge about Taiwan's defense strategy, its tech sector, and where Washington's read on the threat falls short.
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How secure is Taiwan? The view from Taipei | Brookings
Ryan Hass and Jon Czin are joined by Brookings Nonresident Senior Fellow Caitlin Talmadge for a special episode of The Beijing Brief from on the ground in Taipei. Drawing on conversations with Taiwane...
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Caitlin Talmadge @proftalmadge.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Delighted to have joined The Beijing Brief podcast from Taipei for a discussion of Taiwan's defense policy and security environment with Ryan Hass and Jon Czin! www.brookings.edu/articles/how...
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How secure is Taiwan? The view from Taipei | Brookings
Ryan Hass and Jon Czin are joined by Brookings Nonresident Senior Fellow Caitlin Talmadge for a special episode of The Beijing Brief from on the ground in Taipei. Drawing on conversations with Taiwane...
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Brookings Institution @brookings.edu · 17/08/2026
Is the U.S. becoming a "petrostate" and China an "electrostate"? Scott M. Moore argues the dichotomy is overstated, but warns China's dominance in EVs and clean tech could still give it a lasting edge as global demand shifts.
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Electrostates vs. petrostates: The US, China, and the Hormuz energy shock | Brookings
The U.S. has ramped up oil and gas production, but China has sharply reduced oil imports while surging cleantech exports.
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Brookings Institution @brookings.edu · 14/08/2026
AI is reaching kids far younger than most policy debates account for. On the latest TechTank episode, Nicol Turner Lee talks with Sweta Shah and Kathy Hirsh-Pasek about what AI-enabled toys and tools mean for toddlers—and what policymakers need to know.
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AI and toddlers: The impacts on early development | The TechTank Podcast | Brookings
On this episode of TechTank, Sweta Shah and Kathy Hirsh-Pasek to discuss their research on how AI is reaching toddlers.
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Brookings Institution @brookings.edu · 13/08/2026
Just 0.88% of U.S. foundation and corporate philanthropic giving goes to Native-serving causes—well below Native Americans' population share. Robert Maxim, Glencora Haskins, and Danika Grieser examine why philanthropic and federal investment continue to fall short in Indian Country.
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Underinvestment in Indian Country: How federal and philanthropic funding to Native Americans falls short, and how to fix it | Brookings
Federal and philanthropic funding for Tribal nations and Native-serving organizations continues to fall short of need. This report examines investment gaps in Indian Country and outlines policy soluti...
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Brookings Institution @brookings.edu · 12/08/2026
The EU has now sanctioned 671 Russian "shadow fleet" oil tankers, up from just 25 in 2024. The UK has sanctioned 621. Robin Brooks and Ben Harris find the U.S. hasn't added any since early 2025—a gap that's limiting the sanctions' overall impact.
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An update on Europe’s Russia sanctions | Brookings
An update on how the EU, UK, and U.S. have sanctioned Russia's shadow fleet oil tankers—and why the gap between them still matters.
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Brookings Institution @brookings.edu · 11/08/2026
German industry is losing roughly 10,000 jobs a month as a new wave of Chinese exports reshapes European markets. Constanze Stelzenmüller and Kari Heerman join Ryan Hass and Jonathan Czin on The Beijing Brief to unpack what's driving "China Shock 2.0"—and what Europe can do about it.
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Can Europe survive China Shock 2.0? | Brookings
As China searches for markets to absorb its excess exports, it has increasingly directed much of that manufacturing overcapacity toward Europe, hollowing out the continent’s industrial capacity. On th...
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Brookings Institution @brookings.edu · 10/08/2026
The federal student loan system is shifting from a sprawling menu of repayment plans to just two: a new tiered standard plan and the Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP). Sarah Reber and Sarah Turner trace how we got here and what the transition requires.
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Income-driven repayment for federal student loans: From ICR to RAP | Brookings
Sarah Reber and Sarah Turner trace the evolution of income-driven repayment plans for federal student loans, from its origins as a single plan to today's array of options—and the recent legislation se...
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Brookings Institution @brookings.edu · 07/08/2026
Grid capacity, permitting delays, and local pushback are complicating U.S. efforts to build AI infrastructure at home. A new research series maps out what the push to build overseas means for U.S. security.
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The national security implications of building frontier AI data centers overseas | Brookings
As AI infrastructure expands, data centers may increasingly attract attention from adversaries seeking to impose costs on rivals.
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Brookings Institution @brookings.edu · 05/08/2026
15+ states have weighed data center moratoriums amid AI-driven construction booms. Nicol Turner Lee and Darrell West on why pauses should lead to stronger oversight and community collaboration.
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Data center moratoriums are not a substitute for oversight | Brookings
Nicol Turner Lee and Darrell West discuss the rise of moratoriums against data centers and the need to hold companies accountable.
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Brookings Institution @brookings.edu · 05/08/2026
Governments restricting exports to shield domestic consumers may be trading short-term relief for long-term costs. Kari Heerman and David Wessel explain, drawing on lessons from the 2026 Iran war.
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Export restrictions don’t solve scarcity; they redistribute it | Brookings
The immediate consequence of imposing export restrictions is greater scarcity, which is especially impactful for import-dependent countries.
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Brookings Institution @brookings.edu · 03/08/2026
The AI race is no longer just a competition between companies and startups; it’s a contest between nations over global power and influence, says Kyle Chan. Hear him break down the ongoing AI battle between Chinese open-source models and American companies like Anthropic and OpenAI.
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Why Washington fears China's open-source AI | Brookings
What does the invention of Chinese AI model Kimi K3 mean for Washington and Silicon Valley? In a new explainer for The Beijing Brief podcast, Kyle Chan breaks down the ongoing AI battle between Chines...
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Brookings Institution @brookings.edu · 01/08/2026
Morocco's run to the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals reflects two decades of investment in youth football and infrastructure. For Foresight Africa, Landry Signé talks with Morocco's U.S. ambassador about what's next as the country co-hosts 2030.
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After the men’s World Cup: How African countries can leverage sports for development and diplomacy | Brookings
Host Landry Signé meets with H.E. Youssef Amrani, the Kingdom of Morocco’s ambassador to the U.S., on the heels of the men’s 2026 World Cup to discuss his country’s investment in sports for developmen...
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Brookings Institution @brookings.edu · 31/07/2026
State audits keep finding the same thing: noncitizen voting is vanishingly rare. Elaine Kamarck breaks down the data—and what added documentation requirements under the SAVE Act could mean for eligible voters.
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Why do so few noncitizens try to vote? | Brookings
State audits show noncitizen voting is rare, while the SAVE Act could add new hurdles for eligible voters.
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Brookings Institution @brookings.edu · 30/07/2026
Non-citizens use public benefits at lower rates than citizens—despite being more concentrated at the bottom of the income distribution, where these programs are targeted, according to new estimates from Sasha Snyder and Tara Watson.
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Immigrant public benefit participation: Our estimates | Brookings
Despite being disproportionately low-income, Brookings researchers find that non-citizens use public benefits at lower rates than citizens. Their estimates show why measurement choices shape this conc...
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Brookings Institution @brookings.edu · 29/07/2026
Why does the U.S. struggle to shape how its security partners fight—and end—their wars? New research from Dafna Rand draws on 30+ interviews with senior officials to explain why American leverage fades once a partnered conflict begins.
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Why can't the United States end allies' wars?
Dafna H. Rand examines why influencing a partner’s warfighting decisions has become so difficult for the U.S. over the past decade.
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Brookings Institution @brookings.edu · 28/07/2026
The space economy is accelerating fast—tourism, mining, exploration, communications, defense. Darrell West talks with Bridgit Mendler and Mariel Borowitz about why more infrastructure investment is needed to support that growth, and where government can lead.
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The importance of investing in space infrastructure with Bridgit Mendler and Mariel Borowitz | The TechTank Podcast | Brookings
On this episode of TechTank, Darrell West is joined by Bridgit Mendler and Mariel Borowitz to discuss the importance of investing in space infrastructure.
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Brookings Institution @brookings.edu · 27/07/2026
Following Iran's attack on a U.S. air base in Jordan that killed American soldiers, Bruce Riedel explains the recent history of U.S.-Jordan relations—and why the attack is likely to reinforce, not weaken, the partnership.
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Why Jordan remains a critical US partner | Brookings
The loss of several American servicemen in Jordan this week underscores the centrality of the Hashemite Kingdom to U.S. policy in the region.
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Brookings Institution @brookings.edu · 23/07/2026
The federal government may soon create a new body to oversee powerful AI models, inspired by brokerage-industry regulation. Elham Tabassi and coauthors outline what it must get right—from industry-independent funding to real access to test AI systems—before release.
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The U.S. Is About to Design an AI Regulator. Here’s How to Get It Right. | Council on Foreign Relations
The AI industry and the administration could soon converge on a FINRA-style regulator for frontier AI. Its ultimate viability and effectiveness will be decided by design choices being made right now.
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Brookings Institution @brookings.edu · 22/07/2026
As Congress debates FEMA's future, new analysis from Tony Pipa and Julia Davatzes finds rural counties bore a disproportionate share of major disasters over the past decade—often with fewer resources to recover.
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How do rural communities fit into FEMA’s disaster response and recovery? | Brookings
Pipa and Davatzes examines rural disaster recovery challenges and show why reform must reflect rural needs and constraints.
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Brookings Institution @brookings.edu · 20/07/2026
The U.S. declined to renew USMCA on July 1—but it didn't collapse either. Kari Heerman talks with Christopher Sands and Duncan Wood about what "failure to renew" actually means and why negotiations continue.
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USMCA fails to renew—but it’s not over yet | Brookings
On July 1, the U.S. government declined to renew the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)—but that’s not the end for the region’s free trade agreement. Kari Heerman spoke with Christopher Sands and Du...
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Brookings Institution @brookings.edu · 17/07/2026
USPS carried roughly 99 million ballots in 2024—nearly a third of American votes. Elena Patel explains what the Postal Service does, and doesn't, control in elections.
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Delivering the vote: How 4 pressures are testing the Postal Service’s role in American elections | Brookings
The U.S. Postal Service plays a critical role in mail voting. Learn how election law, postmarks, financial pressures, and new federal policies are reshaping USPS's role in American elections.
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