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Aug 28
"The Iran war’s greatest risk for U.S.-Africa relations is the strategic distraction that hands competitors a window to deepen their foothold on the continent," writes @LandrySigne.
Don’t let the Iran war distract the United States from Africa | Brookings
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Aug 28
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.
The hidden tradeoffs of using Trump’s tariffs as leverage with China | Brookings
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Aug 27
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.
What is the value of a ‘Europeanized NATO’ for the United States? | Brookings
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Aug 26
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
Health outcomes in rural America: A prevention-to-crisis view on determinants of health, chronic...
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Aug 24
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.
Democratic socialist candidates show gains but limited reach in 2026 | Brookings
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