Reducing US Troops in the Middle East, the Generational Shifts in America, and More

October 26, 2020

If there’s one thing that most Americans agree on no matter their political affiliation, it is that U.S. involvement in the Middle East needs to change. Bruce Riedel and Michael O’Hanlon offer strategies to cut back on America’s military presence in the region while also aligning with national security priorities.

The steady changes to the American electorate play an important role in defining the landscape of the country’s politics moving forward. Rob Griffin, William Frey, and Ruy Teixeira present a set of demographic projections for the 50 states plus the District of Columbia and explore how shifts in gender, education, and age of American voters may impact future elections.

If 2020 has taught us anything, it is to expect the unexpected. Though Joe Biden does hold a considerable lead in the national polls, state-wide polls are tightening, and it is not out of the question that the two candidates may tie in the Electoral College. Elaine Kamarck explains what the Constitution dictates in that scenario.

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