The U.S.-India relationship, what the government can do about generic drug shortages, and unpacking the Chinese readouts of Blinken’s visit.
Unpacking the Chinese readouts of Blinken’s meetings in Beijing Washington and Beijing’s conflicting positions regarding Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s trip to China should not be seen as insurmountable barriers to a more stable coexistence between the two countries. The practice of standing firm on one’s own principles while also searching for areas of agreement and mutual interest should continue to serve as a model for the next decades of intense competition, argues Patricia M. Kim. Read more | Federal policies to address persistent generic drug shortages Generic sterile injectable (GSI) drugs are the staple of hospital care, so shortages of these drugs can affect patients in emergency rooms, cancer clinics, outpatient elective surgery departments, and more. Marta E. Wosińska and Richard G. Frank explain the challenges at the heart of GSI shortages and outline measures to address the problem. Read more | The conclusions and recommendations of any Brookings publication are solely those of its author(s), and do not reflect the views of the Institution, its management, or its other scholars. | |