Plus, addressing critical anti-corruption challenges that threaten global democracy and security.
US quantum leadership may hinge on public perceptions As the world becomes further shaped by artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies, a quiet revolution is happening in the realm of quantum information science and technology (QIST). Quantum computing represents a potentially transformative force across the scientific, economic, and defense sectors in the United States. In stark contrast to the public’s fascination with AI, quantum computing remains largely misunderstood and somewhat unapproachable. This gap in understanding may jeopardize America’s QIST human capital, research advancement, and economic potential, warns Joseph B. Keller. | Tackling global corruption The Brookings Governance Studies program recently announced a new project to address critical anti-corruption challenges that threaten global democracy and security. The Anti-Corruption, Democracy, and Security Project (ACDS) aims to evaluate the effectiveness of anti-corruption efforts and track progress on global commitments to combat corruption and mitigate emerging challenges to democracy. The threat of corrupt regimes. On a new episode of The Current, Norman Eisen, the chair of ACDS, explains the project and the importance of advancing the rule of law and good governance. Anti-corruption progress and priorities. ACDS hosted an expert discussion in the lead up to the tenth session of the Conference of the States Parties and the third Summit for Democracy. The conversation explored ways that civil society, media, private sector, and governments can work together to address corruption. | 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. | |