Plus, the people behind AI development, and resiliency in the global economy.
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Brookings Brief

January 29, 2025

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Can Trump seize the moment on China?

 

There are many issues on the world stage where America’s asymmetry in power is so favorable that President Trump can afford to rely on his feelings and instincts in charting the country’s path. Competition with China is not one of them. In a new report, Ryan Hass outlines the landscape of U.S.-China relations today and goals to guide America’s strategy moving forward.

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More research and commentary

 

The people behind AI development. “If we want to safeguard AI, it’s time to focus a bit less on the boldfaced names leading these companies, and more on the people working at them.” Roy Bahat discusses why technical staff and talent at AI companies wield so much power.

 

The world’s economy in 2025. The global economy has remained resilient for the past couple of years despite being subjected to a barrage of shocks. Indermit Gill and M. Ayhan Kose highlight three reasons why it could defy expectations again this year.

 

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