Reactions to Trump’s SOTU, Sy rian Self-Reliance, and More

February 6, 2020

Amid a contentious impeachment trial, President Trump gave his third State of the Union address on Tuesday night. Brookings experts react to the president’s speech, from his comments on SNAP requirements to his rhetoric on immigration.

The Syrian refugee crisis has taken the lives of over 500,000 people and forced over 7 million more to flee the country. As the crisis approaches its ninth year, Kemal Kirişci explores how the EU can create economic conditions to help improve employment outcomes for Turkey’s refugees.

The Trump administration’s Prosper Africa program was developed to support U.S. investment in the continent, grow the African middle class, and improve the region’s business climate. With little progress made so far, Witney Schneidman discusses how an investment summit can help improve U.S.-Africa relations.

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