Estados Unidos
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Helping low-income families access WIC and free early childhood education
What 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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Navigating uncertainty in US – ROK economic ties
Strategic 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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Helping low-income families access WIC and free early childhood education
Administrative 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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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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Challenges and opportunities for the North American auto industry in the 2026 USMCA renegotiation
Historical Context and Recent Shifts North American auto integration evolved over decades through agreements such as the Auto Pact, NAFTA and now USMCA. In 2025, policy swings, from EV subsidies…
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The USMCA must strengthen cooperation between the public and private sectors
Importance of Continued USMCA Cooperation Extending the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement is vital for economic growth, competitiveness, and North America’s security, and many workers depend on its certainty. Improvement Over NAFTA…
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The local implications of data centers for rural communities in the US
Introduction to Data Center Growth in Rural U.S. Rapid demand for computing capacity tied to AI is driving large data center proposals into rural regions of the United States, creating…
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USMCA has strengthened economic integration in North America
Introduction The USMCA agreement became more central to North American trade and manufacturing after recent shifts in policy. Rising Compliance and Trade By 2052, compliance with USMCA rules on Mexican…
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The weaponization of education rhetoric: A response to Melania Trump’s “Peace Through Education” address at the UN Security Council
Context and Timing A girl’s school in Iran was struck by a missile, killing many children and adults two days before a major UN speech on education and peace. Subsequently…
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United States – Mexico – Canada Agreement 2026: Review and déjà vu
Historical Echoes North America faced uncertainty during NAFTA’s renegotiation, and now a similar sense of unpredictability surrounds the first joint review of USMCA. Review Framework The six-year review process replaces…
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Why MAGA Fears Europe
Transatlantic Tensions Resurface At the 2026 Munich Security Conference, American officials softened their tone but not their substance toward Europe. Whereas rhetoric sounded conciliatory, the strategic message signaled a widening…
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America’s Latest Middle-East Fiasco
Escalation in the Middle East After joint US-Israeli strikes killed Ali Khamenei, Iran retaliated across the region, raising fears of a prolonged and destabilizing conflict. Meanwhile, Washington signaled operations could…
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After the strike: The danger of war in Iran
Context and Immediate Aftermath The joint U.S.-Israel strike killed Iran’s supreme leader and shocked global politics, sparking widespread protests and retaliatory attacks. Despite this blow, Iran’s entrenched power structures remain…
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Iran’s Conflict With Israel and the United States
Center for Preventive Action – Updated March 2, 2026 1. Escalation to Direct War in 2026 On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched a large-scale offensive against…
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Is the US dollar’s reserve currency status eroding?
Context of Recent Dollar Weakness Since early in President Trump’s second term, the U.S. dollar has dropped sharply on a trade-weighted basis, with steep moves in April 2025 and January…
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Towards a new era for US – Africa trade
Introduction to US – Africa Trade Engagement The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) was created in 2000 to shift U.S. – Africa relations toward trade and investment instead of…
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If superintelligence isn’t imminent, the Trump administration may be right to loosen advanced chip export controls
Context and Initial Reaction President Trump approved export licenses for certain advanced chips in December 2025, provoking strong criticism from former administration officials. Critics worried that exporting high-end chips to…
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A patchwork republican: Polarization and the laboratories of democracy
Resurgence of Federalism First, American states are breaking from centralized policy as they adopt divergent laws on abortion, voting, vaccines, immigration, and regulatory oversight. Moreover, this shift stems from political…
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Industrial Backlash to Climate Deregulation in the United States
The Paradox of Deregulation and Market Stability In a detailed 2025 analysis, the Brookings Institution examines the Trump administration’s aggressive efforts to dismantle established climate and environmental regulations. While traditional…
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Leadership Transition in Iran
Historic Context Iran faces a rare leadership change as its long-serving supreme leader’s advanced age and mounting pressures make transition likely. Such a shift would be only the second major…
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Trading Goods for Lives: NAFTA’s Mortality Impacts and Implications
How do we measure the success of a trade agreement? Most people look at GDP or investment flows. However, a recent study by the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER)…
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Judicial Oversight of Trade Policy: The Supreme Court’s Ruling on Tariff Authority
A Defining Moment for Executive Power in Trade In a comprehensive 2026 analysis, experts from the Brookings Institution examine the far-reaching implications of the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding…
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Brooking experts on the Supreme Court’s tariff decision
Overview of the Supreme Court Decision On February 20, 2026, the Supreme Court ruled that IEEPA does not authorize sweeping presidential tariffs. This removes a key executive trade tool. Consequently,…
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Trump relies on showmanship and base appeal in State of the Union address
Economic Claims and Public Reception President Trump began by citing lower inflation, falling prices, rising stock markets, and more construction jobs, yet many Americans feel unaffordable basics still bite household…
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Irán se prepara para un ataque de Estados Unidos con despliegue militar, amenaza de guerra híbrida y sitios nucleares fortificados
El líder supremo iraní, Ali Jameneí, advirtió esta semana que cualquier ataque estadounidense tendrá respuesta, en alusión directa al despliegue naval de Washington en Oriente Próximo. Sus palabras llegan en…
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México se aproxima a superar a China en el superávit comercial con Estados Unidos
Estados Unidos enfrenta un cambio importante en la dinámica de su comercio de bienes con México y China. En 2025, México se acercó a superar a China como el país…
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From the halls of the Munich Security Conference
Energetic Atmosphere The Munich Security Conference this year felt unusually vibrant, with intense conversations and active cooperation between Europeans and Americans. Rubio’s Speech and European Reaction However, U.S. Secretary of…
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What price for peace in Ukraine?
Overview of the War Four Years Later Russia’s full-scale invasion started in February 2022, continuing with high casualties and ongoing combat across Ukraine. Peace negotiations persist, but major breakthroughs remain…
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The Predatory Hegemon
How Trump Wields American Power Stephen M. Walt | Foreign Affairs, March/April 2026 Predatory Hegemon and American Power In The Predatory Hegemon, Stephen M. Walt argues that Donald Trump’s approach…
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America and China at the Edge of Ruin
A Last Chance to Step Back From the Brink David M. Lampton & Wang Jisi | Foreign Affairs, March/April 2026 The phrase America China ruin captures the escalating tensions that…