The Trump dilemma for journalists, the nature of NFTs in gaming, and the stakes of Biden’s Middle East trip.
Can Biden pivot to normalcy in the Middle East? America’s hot and cold approach to the Middle East has left it ill-equipped to shape the geopolitics of the region. Natan Sachs explains how Joe Biden’s trip could contribute to a maturation and rebalancing of U.S. policy in the Middle East. Read more | Addressing the policy challenges raised by NFT gaming In March, hackers stole $625 million from the blockchain that powers the popular video game Axie Infinity, raising important questions about the nature of NFTs in gaming. Joshua Foust discusses risks associated with this technology and what the federal government can do to mitigate the harms. Read more | Trump creates a dilemma for journalists “The free, unafraid journalist remains, even in the political uncertainty of our time, one of the pivotal foundations of continuing democratic rule in the United States.” As Donald Trump contemplates another run for the U.S. presidency, Marvin Kalb reflects on the important role of journalists in the 2024 election. Read more | 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. | |