Plus what you should know about Shanghai's middle class and key pillars of a new deal to expand U.S. broadband.
We can't beat the climate crisis without rethinking land use President Joe Biden recently set ambitious greenhouse gas reduction targets, but the administration's strategy missed a central driver of our climate crisis: unsustainable land use practices. Adie Tomer, Joseph Kane, Jenny Schuetz, and Caroline George call for a new approach to land development, coordinated from the federal to local level, to push key actors to behave in more climate-friendly ways. Read more |
This is what the death of the two-state solution looks like "A two-state outcome to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is indeed a distant prospect — but the horrific alternative is now clear." Tamara Cofman Wittes shares her thoughts on the latest escalation of violence between Israel and Palestine and calls on leaders to get back on the long, arduous path toward a negotiated resolution. Read more |
Striking a deal to strengthen broadband access for all After years of talk in Washington about the digital divide, a deal to bolster America's broadband infrastructure may be within reach. Former FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler provides a detailed overview of priorities to focus on, including investments in "future-proof" fiber cabling, broadband deployment in unserved areas, and internet service affordability. Read more |
What to know about Shanghai's middle class |
The United States may be headed toward a disastrous conflict with China unless Washington updates its understanding of contemporary Chinese society. In "Middle Class Shanghai," Cheng Li shines a light on the expansive dynamism and diversity in present-day China, providing important background for the U.S.-China relationship. For more, watch Li discuss the book during this week's launch webinar or read his recent piece on Shanghai's middle class and China's unsettled future. |
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