Think Tanks
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Navigating uncertainty in US-ROK economic ties
En: Think TanksThe economic relationship between the United States and the Republic of Korea (ROK) is entering a volatile phase. A recent analysis by the Brookings Institution explores how a U.S. Supreme…
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Drug Kingpin Killing in Mexico: What Comes After El Mencho?
En: Think TanksThe Dialogue. Leadership for the Americas – Analysis / Expert Q&A (March 6, 2026) The Dialogue published a discussion titled “What Will Come of a Drug Kingpin’s Killing in Mexico?”…
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The Economic Magic of Equal Opportunities for Women
En: Think TanksGender Equality as an Economic Strategy In the article “The Economic Magic of Equal Opportunities for Women,” published by Project Syndicate, Indermit Gill and Tea Trumbic argue that expanding women’s…
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The New Era of Drone Warfare Takes Root in Iran
En: Think TanksIn the article “The New Era of Drone Warfare Takes Root in Iran,” published by the Council on Foreign Relations, Michael C. Horowitz and Lauren Kahn analyze how the ongoing…
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The AI Sovereignty Paradox at Home and Abroad
En: Think TanksIn the article “The AI Sovereignty Paradox at Home and Abroad,” published by the Council on Foreign Relations, Michael Froman examines the growing tension between governments and private technology firms…
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What’s Next for the War in Iran?
En: Think TanksA New Conflict Pulling the United States Back Into the Middle East In the article “What’s Next for the War in Iran?”, published by the Council on Foreign Relations, CFR…
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What the Texas primaries revealed about the divides within our divides
En: Think TanksPolarization in Contemporary American Politics First, American politics have become increasingly polarized across ideological, cultural, and emotional dimensions. These divisions have deepened over time and continue shaping political competition. However,…
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Is college becoming less affordable? An update
En: Think TanksRising Concern About College Costs First, college affordability has become a major political and economic concern in the United States. Many Americans believe essential middle-class opportunities, including higher education, are…
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Vibe teaming for collective sensemaking: Exploring human flourishing in the age of AI at Education House
En: Think TanksThe Rise of Human-AI Collaboration First, generative artificial intelligence is expected to transform knowledge work and organizational collaboration. However, the central challenge is determining how teams can use AI while…
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Helping low-income families access WIC and free early childhood education
En: Think TanksWhat the WIC Program Is WIC, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, provides nutritious food, nutrition education, and health referrals to low-income pregnant women, infants, and…
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After Khamenei: Planning for Iran’s Leadership Transition
En: Think TanksContingency Planning Memorandum — A report by the Council on Foreign Relations After Khamenei and the uncertainty of Iran’s next transition After Khamenei is no longer a distant question but…
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The Next Taiwan Crisis Won’t Be Like the Last
En: Think TanksHow to Prepare for New Dangers — A report by the Council on Foreign Relations Why a Future Taiwan Crisis Could Be More Dangerous The report The Next Taiwan Crisis…
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Navigating uncertainty in US – ROK economic ties
En: Think TanksStrategic Context First, intensifying strategic competition between the United States and China reshapes the economic environment in East Asia. Consequently, middle powers such as South Korea must manage economic ties…
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Global Energy Innovation Index
En: Think TanksA report by the Council on Foreign Relations Measuring Global Contributions to Energy Innovation The Global Energy Innovation Index evaluates how national governments and innovation ecosystems contribute to the development…
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Do policymakers underappreciate public employment?
En: Think TanksFiscal Pressures and Policy Choices When governments face fiscal deficits, policymakers often consider cutting the public-sector wage bill. However, such reductions may create long-term consequences for service delivery and state…
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Intervention to address democratic frailties in Zimbabwe
En: Think TanksHistorical Context of Zimbabwe’s Political System Initially, Zimbabwe’s democracy developed after independence in 1980, when majority rule replaced colonial governance that had restricted political and economic rights for Black citizens. …
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Sovereign credit ratings and external debt in Africa
En: Think TanksExpanding Access to Global Capital At the beginning of the 2000s, most African countries lacked sovereign credit ratings, limiting their access to international financial markets and constraining investment in infrastructure…
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Who We Count Shapes How We Measure Housing Supply and Affordability
En: Think TanksBrookings Institution (March 2026) Measuring Housing Through a Single Household Head Housing affordability debates often focus on how many homes a country needs to address shortages and rising costs. However,…
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Exploring Space and Humanity’s Future
En: Think TanksVisual Capitalist — Visualized Series (March 2026) Space exploration is entering a new phase characterized by lower launch costs, growing international participation, and increasing commercial activity. The visualization Exploring Space…
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The State of Organizations 2026
En: Think TanksMcKinsey & Company Report (2026) Organizations around the world are undergoing deep structural change driven by technology, geopolitical disruption, and shifts in the workforce. The State of Organizations 2026 draws…
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Having a “Human” Bank Is Very Important: A Conversation with Citi CEO Jane Fraser
En: Think TanksMcKinsey Quarterly Podcast / Interview (February 2026) In this McKinsey Quarterly conversation, Citi CEO Jane Fraser reflects on the transformation of global banking, the impact of artificial intelligence, and the…
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México en un punto de inflexión: cómo la realineación arancelaria puede redefinir el comercio norteamericano
En: Think TanksEl panorama del comercio internacional atraviesa una transformación profunda. En este escenario, México se encuentra en una posición estratégica sin precedentes. Según el análisis de Valeria Moy, Directora del IMCO…
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Helping low-income families access WIC and free early childhood education
En: Think TanksAdministrative Burdens and Programs Access Administrative burdens can block families from needed support, leading to frustration and limiting access to food assistance and early education. These burdens fall hardest on…
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Learning what matters in India
En: Think TanksIntroduction and Purpose Firstly, the report examines how transforming education in India requires both structural reform and shifts in stakeholder mindsets. Moreover, it situates this inquiry within the vision of…
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Leapfrogging China’s Critical Minerals Dominance
En: Think TanksHow Innovation Can Secure U.S. Supply Chains — Council on Foreign Relations (February 2026) Critical Minerals at the Center of Geopolitics Critical minerals (such as rare-earth elements, lithium, and cobalt)…
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Preventing Renewed Conflict in Colombia
En: Think TanksContingency Planning Memorandum — Council on Foreign Relations (February 2026) Colombia’s Peace Process at a Critical Turning Point Over the past decade, Colombia peace accords implementation has become a central…
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Compete, Don’t Retreat: A Smarter U.S. Response to China’s Automotive Revolution
En: Think TanksReport Review — Council on Foreign Relations (February 2026) Why this report matters now China automotive revolution is reshaping the global auto industry as electricity-powered, internet-connected, and increasingly autonomous vehicles…
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Now what? The limits of tariff-driven economic statecraft after IEEPA
By Kari Heerman for Brookings The use of tariffs as a primary tool of U.S. economic statecraft has reached a critical turning point. Following years of trade policy defined by…
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What’s Next for the Iran War? Experts Analyze the Future of the Conflict
En: Think TanksTHE CURRENT Brookings The Brookings Institution recently hosted a panel of top analysts to discuss the ongoing war in Iran. During the session, experts defined the situation as a “war…
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2026 is a decisive year for North America
By Jose Medina Mora for Brookings The year 2026 will be a turning point for the prosperity of North American families. Under the USMCA framework, Mexico, the United States, and…