Why does Vladimir Putin have reason to worry about Donald Trump? Are U.S. relations with China headed for a freefall? What does the incoming administration bode for the Middle East? Brookings Foreign Policy experts offer their analysis on these questions and many more as President-elect Trump prepares to take office for the second time.
Connecting the DOTs. States are failing to operate their departments of transportation (DOTs) in a manner that promotes transparency or helps communities make local investments, Adie Tomer and Ben Swedberg say. In a new report, they share findings on state DOTs’ practices and offer recommendations to improve accountability and address critical challenges in the transportation sector.
An ordinary election. The day after the 2024 election, it appeared that Republicans had won in a major sweep. As more data and analysis came in, however, the picture came into sharper focus. What it reveals is not a pro-MAGA realignment or a sweeping repudiation of Democrats, writes Jonathan Rauch.
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