Gabon’s coup, Biden’s Distressed Area Recompete Pilot Program, and an expert debate on the U.S.-China relationship.
| Should the US pursue a new Cold War with China? The U.S.-China relationship is entering a consequential period, with some even characterizing the intensifying competition as “a new Cold War.” In a written debate, experts offer a rigorous examination of the choices and trade-offs facing the United States in its competition with China. |
| Rebuilding distressed places To create good jobs and connect people to them, the Biden administration is making a $200 million investment with its Distressed Area Recompete Pilot Program. The program—which aims to bolster the employment rates of 25–54-year-olds—will focus on a few distressed U.S. labor markets. Tim Bartik and Mark Muro explain how to measure success and how to expand this program to more parts of the country. |
| The broader lessons of Gabon’s coup for democracy in Africa Gabon’s elections last month attracted minimal global attention, but the military coup that followed has serious stakes for African democracy. Danielle Resnick discusses what makes Gabon’s coup different, rising public support for coups on the continent, and the need to tackle vulnerabilities in military-civilian relationships across the region. |
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