The US and China in 2023, America's Slow Population Growth, and More

January 5, 2023

Tensions between the United States and China are unlikely to abate in 2023, but there are opportunities for positive engagement. Ryan Hass highlights several examples, such as reaching an agreement on AI-enabled weapons systems, creating a global disease surveillance network, and collaborating on research to reduce methane emissions.

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Despite the benefits of teaching in a familiar language, an estimated half of all children in low- and middle-income countries are not taught in a language they understand. Minha Khan, Ajay Pinjani, and Hina Saleem share a model for multilingual instruction in Pakistan that puts student comprehension at the center.

According to estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau, the nation’s population grew modestly between July 2021 and July 2022. The numbers are hardly near pre-pandemic growth levels and would have been far lower without immigration. In new research, William Frey outlines recent demographic trends and emphasizes the important role of immigrants.

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