Editor’s note: It has been one year since Hamas’ devastating October 7 attack on Israel. Since then, conflict in the Middle East has only escalated. Join us and the Council on Foreign Relations tomorrowfor a webinar on what is at stake and the future of U.S. policy in the region.
With Beijing ratcheting up pressure, Taiwan is likely to command U.S. presidential attention over the next four years. Richard C. Bush and Ryan Hass write that given the stakes, American voters need to understand key distinctions in how Donald Trump and Kamala Harris would approach challenges to peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.
Advancing inclusive development in rural towns. Rural America accounts for 85% of the nation’s persistently poor counties. Hanna Love and co-authors highlight examples of communities that are fostering economic growth and inclusion, and share actionable strategies for strengthening opportunity and quality of life.
The lack of discussion about teachers in the election.“In the closing weeks of the election, if both candidates are serious about strengthening the teacher workforce, specific policies, not platitudes, will be critical to strengthening the nation’s teacher workforce,”argues Travis J. Bristol.
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