Plus, an innovative program that can give rural America a boost and a new book on U.S.-Yemen relations from Middle East expert Bruce Riedel.
Building a better school-to-career pipeline for young Americans Young adults in the United States face steep odds in achieving economic security and the ability to support themselves and their families. For many, the landscape of post-high school options remains confusing, challenging to navigate, and financially out of reach. Martha Ross calls on state and local leaders to address the nation's flawed school-to-career pipeline with targeted investments and reforms. | What's at stake in Poland's election Poles are heading to voting booths on October 15 to choose between four more years of a populist government or the chance for Poland to restore its democratic institutions and international reputation. Anna Grzymała-Busse explains the political dynamics and how the outcome may impact Ukraine and the European Union. | Will EDA's Recompete Pilot Program reach rural America? The Economic Development Administration’s (EDA) Distressed Area Recompete Pilot Program is an innovative place-based policy to support the economic transformation of America's most distressed places. Now that Congress has appropriated $200 million for the program's first phase, Anthony F. Pipa, Zoe Swarzenski, and Sam Heintz share recommendations to help rural communities maximize this opportunity. | New book: 'America and the Yemens' | America's history with Yemen is long, complex, and tragic. In a new book, Middle East expert Bruce Riedel shines a light on U.S. relations with north and south Yemen and offers the first in-depth review of America's role in the catastrophic war directed by Saudi Arabia. Learn more about the book and watch our launch event featuring keynote remarks from Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.). | 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. | |