Establishing stability in Cameroon, how states and cities can work together, and why America is in poor position for a geopolitical crisis.
Editor’s note: The Brookings Institution campus in Washington, D.C. will be closed through at least April 24. For more information, read our full guidance here. As Brookings experts continue to assess the global impacts of COVID-19, read the latest analysis and policy recommendations at our coronavirus page or stay up to date with our coronavirus newsletter. | We’re a nation all too ripe for another shock Will the United States get lucky and avoid a geopolitical crisis while in the midst of a health and economic crisis? Robert Kagan argues that America’s poor relationships with its allies have put the country in a precarious position during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more | State policies to promote shared prosperity in cities A collection of new research briefs from the Urban Institute and the Metropolitan Policy Program at Brookings explore how states and cities can work together to create and preserve affordable housing, attract and grow quality jobs, and help workers obtain the skills they need for tomorrow’s economy. Read more | Stabilizing Cameroon requires a sustained solution for democracy, rights, and governance Armed conflict in southern Cameroon between the government and separatists has killed more than 3,000 and displaced close to 600,000. After nearly two years of violence, the two sides are at a stalemate. Patrick Quirk and Daniella Montemarano outline steps that regional governments, France, and the United States can take to facilitate a peaceful transition and post-conflict recovery. Read more | The conclusions and recommendations of any Brookings publication are solely those of its author(s), and do not reflect the views of the Institution, its management, or its other scholars. | |