Plus, a new collection of policy briefs on U.S. sanctions against Russia.
Trump’s undisciplined speech On the final day of the Republican National Convention, attention was divided between Donald Trump’s nomination and news reports that Joe Biden would step out of the race for the Democratic nomination just weeks before the Democratic National Convention. The former president had a golden opportunity to solidify the gains he made in recent weeks—an opportunity that he missed, say Elaine Kamarck and William Galston. | US sanctions against Russia How should policymakers think about U.S. sanctions strategy? Is it time for a complete ban on economic ties with Russia? In a new set of policy briefs, experts explore these questions and many more as Russia’s war against Ukraine continues on. | About Brookings The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit organization based in Washington, D.C. Our mission is to conduct in-depth, nonpartisan research to improve policy and governance at local, national, and global levels. If you were forwarded this email, sign up for the Brookings Brief to stay updated on our latest work. | 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. | |