Plus strengthening the semiconductor supply chain and timely Twitter Spaces conversations to catch up on.
The return of hypocrisy “Elections sometimes produce uninspiring results, particularly when a patchwork of parties forms an unwieldy coalition government that struggles to get much of anything done. This doesn’t mean it should be overthrown. Nor should the United States ignore coup attempts staged in the name of bypassing the messiness of democracy. Yet in Tunisia, this is what the Biden administration appears to be doing, revealing the widening gulf between American words and deeds,” writes Shadi Hamid in a recent op-ed. Read in The Atlantic |
Rebuilding local economies across America In the aftermath of a devastating pandemic, a historic economic crisis, and a social and racial reckoning, America’s local leaders have an opportunity to ensure their economies are working for everyone. Joseph Parilla, Ryan Donahue, and Sarena Martinez share how five older industrial cities are “rewiring” systems for inclusive growth. Read more |
A holistic approach to strengthening the semiconductor supply chain COVID-19 brought the consequences of offshoring semiconductors into sharp relief for American consumers and businesses. Sarah Kreps, Richard Clark, and Adi Rao recommend a two-pronged approach to address the problem, including deepening collaborations with partner countries and amending immigration rules to augment America’s talent pool. Read more |
Catch up on recent Twitter Spaces conversations Instability in Pakistan. Ahead of Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan’s no-confidence vote, Madiha Afzal, Fahd Husain, and Michael O’Hanlon discussed the recent political and constitutional crisis in Pakistan and what lies ahead for the country’s government. The French head to the polls. The first round of the French presidential election takes place on Sunday, and it’s anticipated to be a nail-biter. To analyze what is happening in the campaign and what the election means for the rest of Europe, Celia Belin hosted an expert panel on the topic. |
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