Biden’s Gamble on Afghanistan, the EU’s Plan for AI, and More

April 28, 2021

Earlier this month, President Biden committed to a U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan by September 11, 2021. Bruce Riedel discusses the history of U.S. involvement in the region, the risk Biden is taking by removing America’s military presence, and what it all means for Pakistan.

Expanding unemployment insurance is important not just for individuals, but society at large. New research from Mallika Thomas demonstrates how thoughtful implementation of unemployment benefits can help the United States limit the spread of COVID-19 and bounce back from the pandemic.

The advantages of artificial intelligence in daily life are undeniable, but the technology is also associated with a number of ethical, economic, and security issues. Valeria Marcia and Kevin Desouza provide an overview of the new European Union proposal to govern AI and examine its potential effects on the world.

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