“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.

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.

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.