Analysis finds mail voting fraud in the U.S. is exceedingly rare and shows universal vote-by-mail boosts access, turnout, and cost efficiency.

A bipartisan bill allocates $50 billion for foreign aid spending in 2026, down from what was allocated in 2024 but billions more than what the Trump administration had signaled it would approve.

A seemingly minor change could have huge ripple effects for rural and military voters

A seemingly minor change could have huge ripple effects for rural and military voters

Brookings scholars assess the global implications of the U.S. military operation in Caracas, Venezuela.

Brookings scholars assess the global implications of the U.S. military operation in Caracas, Venezuela.

In this episode, ACDS chair Norm Eisen discusses the forthcoming fourth edition of the Democracy Playbook and the emerging research showing how democracies can reverse democratic backsliding. He expla...

Analysis finds mail voting fraud in the U.S. is exceedingly rare and shows universal vote-by-mail boosts access, turnout, and cost efficiency.

Analysis finds mail voting fraud in the U.S. is exceedingly rare and shows universal vote-by-mail boosts access, turnout, and cost efficiency.

Despite global backsliding, recent research shows that democracy remains resilient. Learn how pro-democracy movements are shaping its future.

Despite global backsliding, recent research shows that democracy remains resilient. Learn how pro-democracy movements are shaping its future.

Despite global backsliding, recent research shows that democracy remains resilient. Learn how pro-democracy movements are shaping its future.

As the war in Ukraine drags on, Moscow’s political interference and “copycat” laws sabotage its neighbors’ Euro-Atlantic path. Brookings expert Jonathan Katz tells Kyiv Post the West is being tested.

Key takeaways emerged from a conference of democracy experts and practitioners who gathered to reimagine democracy at this pivotal moment.

Key takeaways emerged from a conference of democracy experts and practitioners who gathered to reimagine democracy at this pivotal moment.

Recent acts of political violence in the U.S. are a threat to democracy, but strategies exist to prevent them while protecting freedoms.

We've seen this playbook before. It doesn't end well...

We've seen this playbook before. It doesn't end well...

We've seen this playbook before. It doesn't end well...

We explore what led to the closure, the political forces behind it and why experts warn the ripple effects both at home and abroad could be devastating.

We explore what led to the closure, the political forces behind it and why experts warn the ripple effects both at home and abroad could be devastating.

We explore what led to the closure, the political forces behind it and why experts warn the ripple effects both at home and abroad could be devastating.

powervertical · THE COLD WAR WITHIN THE COLD WAR WITHIN If the old Cold War was a twilight struggle between and among states, the new Cold War is a subtler and stealthier struggle within states. Li…

powervertical · THE COLD WAR WITHIN THE COLD WAR WITHIN If the old Cold War was a twilight struggle between and among states, the new Cold War is a subtler and stealthier struggle within states. Li…

Democracy is upheld not by one president or the powerful few, but by democratic actors at every level—individual, local, state, and national. In this episode, host Katie Dunn Tenpas and Jonathan Katz,...

powervertical · THE COLD WAR WITHIN THE COLD WAR WITHIN If the old Cold War was a twilight struggle between and among states, the new Cold War is a subtler and stealthier struggle within states. Li…

Democracy is upheld not by one president or the powerful few, but by democratic actors at every level—individual, local, state, and national. In this episode, host Katie Dunn Tenpas and Jonathan Katz,...

Join global leaders, innovators, and changemakers. Explore the future of global security, technology, and international relations amidst rising global challenges.

Starting today, the tax on imported steel and aluminum doubles to 50 percent. The White House has formally asked Congress to take back $9.4 billion dollars in funding for foreign aid and public media....

The targeting of higher education institutions in the U.S. is reminiscent of authoritarian strategies in other countries.

The targeting of higher education institutions in the U.S. is reminiscent of authoritarian strategies in other countries.

The request, spelled out in an email obtained by ProPublica, comes amid concerns that DOGE has overstepped its bounds in seeking highly restricted private information about taxpayers, public employees...

President Donald Trump's executive order on elections could undermine election integrity in the U.S. and disenfranchise voters.

President Donald Trump's executive order on elections could undermine election integrity in the U.S. and disenfranchise voters.

The space for civil society and a free press is shrinking dramatically after U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration launched a war against American aid, which had long supported crucial social i...

The new administration has moved quickly to undermine key U.S. anti-corruption protections and guardrails across government.

The new administration has moved quickly to undermine key U.S. anti-corruption protections and guardrails across government.

The new administration has moved quickly to undermine key U.S. anti-corruption protections and guardrails across government.

The new administration has moved quickly to undermine key U.S. anti-corruption protections and guardrails across government.

The new administration has moved quickly to undermine key U.S. anti-corruption protections and guardrails across government.

The largest federal employees union is suing the Homeland Security Department to stop the Trump administration from canceling its contract with T.S.A. workers.

Musk and Tesla have faced heightened criticism since the billionaire made a gesture likened to a Nazi salute during an inaugural event in January.

Artistic freedom, culture, and freedom of expression are under threat in the U.S. by the second Trump administration.

Artistic freedom, culture, and freedom of expression are under threat in the U.S. by the second Trump administration.

Artistic freedom, culture, and freedom of expression are under threat in the U.S. by the second Trump administration.