The Quad’s Place in the Indo-Pacific, Ch ild Well-Being in the Pandemic, and More

September 24, 2021

Today, President Biden is hosting leaders of the Quadrilateral, otherwise known as the Quad, to codify an expanded agenda and launch several new initiatives to promote a free and open Indo-Pacific. Jonathan Stromseth explains the Quad’s dynamics with another group in the region, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

Want to learn more about the Quad? Check out Tanvi Madan’s quick video explainer with five things to know.

Parents have key insights into the extent to which their kids have struggled during the pandemic. To help guide educators and other stakeholders, Marshall Garland, Morgan Polikoff, and Anna Saavedra asked parents about their children’s learning experiences, social lives and psychological well-being, and relationships with peers and teachers.

Whistleblower programs have been critical in helping the U.S. federal government detect misconduct, but they remain an underused resource. Martin Totaro and Connor Raso call on Congress to authorize more whistleblower programs and outline how to make it happen.

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