Plus, turning technology into a catalyst for shared prosperity.
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Brookings Brief

July 16, 2024

Joe Biden shakes hands with Volodymyr Zelenskyy as he holds a bilateral meeting at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Why do US presidents like military assistance?

 

Military assistance is a popular tool of U.S. presidents and other policymakers. It is likely to play a critical role in America’s grand strategy and defense policy after the election this November, no matter which candidate wins. Alexander Noyes and Richard Bennet answer key questions about the goals of military assistance, whether it works, how to improve it, and more.

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Turning technology into a catalyst for shared prosperity

Harnessing technology for inclusive prosperity

Transformative new technologies are reshaping economies and societies. But as they create new opportunities, they also pose new challenges, including rising inequality.

 

In a new edited volume, Brahima S. Coulibaly and Zia Qureshi bring together experts to explore growth, work, and inequality in the digital era.

 

Preorder the book | Read a preview 

 

In case you missed it, watch yesterday's expert conversation on the book and its themes.

 

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