Plus, youth voter turnout, and the path forward on AI.
September 27, 2024 Editor’s note: Following the recent escalation in tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, Jeffrey Feltman explains how devastating a full-blown war between the two sides would be. | Taiwan’s search for a grand strategy In the face of threats from China and shifts in the global economy, Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te appears to be forging a grand strategy designed to secure his country’s political autonomy and democratic governance. Ryan Hass outlines the four pillars of this agenda, potential challenges, and America’s role in supporting Taiwan while furthering its own interests. | More research and commentary Does yourvote really matter? Though turnout rates for those between the ages of 18 and 29 have been trending up, younger voters continue to have the lowest turnout of all age groups. On a new episode of Democracy in Question, Kathryn Dunn Tenpas talks with Keesha Middlemass and Jon Valant about the reasons many young people don’t vote and the role of public education in promoting democracy. The path forward on AI. “The balance between market-driven innovation and regulatory intervention remains crucial, as we strive to harness the transformative potential of AI while mitigating its risks and ensuring that its benefits are equitably distributed across society,” write Kevin A. Bryan and Florenta Teodoridis. | About Brookings The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit organization based in Washington, D.C. Our mission is to conduct in-depth, nonpartisan research to improve policy and governance at local, national, and global levels. If you were forwarded this email, sign up for the Brookings Brief to stay updated on our latest work. | 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. | |