Plus a proposal to pay Americans for getting a COVID-19 vaccine and must-watch webinars from the past week.
| War powers in the era of Joe Biden and Lloyd Austin "The nation cannot tie the hands of this or any future commander-in-chief in a way that could leave the nation even temporarily defenseless. But that does not mean the president should get a blank check." Retired lieutenant colonel and former Senate candidate Amy McGrath and Michael O'Hanlon discuss the checks and balances on how the United States employs military power. Read more |
| If necessary, the US should pay people to get a COVID-19 vaccine Despite the federal approvals of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines, a significant portion of the population says they are unwilling to get inoculated. Though public support for COVID-19 vaccines will likely grow over the next few months, Robert Litan says it may be necessary to pay Americans that take the shot. Read more |
| We should design cities for shorter distances, not faster speeds Many drivers are enjoying free-flowing traffic during the pandemic, but long-standing structural concerns in the U.S. transportation system remain. Instead of focusing on "solving" congestion, Adie Tomer and Joseph Kane outline a new approach for policymakers, city planners, and other leaders to consider. Read more |
Catch up on Brookings webinars Economic growth and dynamism in America. This week, Brookings hosted the first in a series of events highlighting transformational ideas from our Blueprints for American Renewal & Prosperity. In this conversation, Kristen Broady, William Galston, Amy Liu, William Gale, Jennifer S. Vey explore innovative policies to support workers, businesses, and regions through unstable times. The presidential transition process. The Biden transition has been unlike any in U.S. history. Elaine Kamarck, John Hudak, Lisa Brown, and Kathryn Dunn Tenpas discuss the impact of a delayed transition and how the president-elect's team can make up for lost time.
U.S. engagement in Asia. What does the future hold for Asia and what role should the United States play in the region? The Center for East Asia Policy Studies hosted an expert panel to answer these questions and more.
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