New 2010-20 census numbers show that Latino or Hispanic children, Asian American children, and children identifying as two or more races contributed most to America’s youth population gains. As the baby boomer generation ages, young people of color will play an increasingly important role in the nation’s future demographic and economic growth, William Frey argues.
“There is a growing realization that the risks and economic costs of climate change have been underestimated. If unchecked, climate change could displace hundreds of millions of people, mostly in the developing world, increasing the potential for conflict.” Amar Bhattacharya and Nicholas Stern urge the international community to invest in the climate fight before it’s too late.
America’s military withdrawal from Afghanistan marks the beginning of a transition period in U.S. foreign policy. Ryan Hass writes that the pivot presents fresh prospects for the United States and Taiwan to bolster mutually beneficial coordination.
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