Editor’s note: Today, President Joe Biden will speak at Brookings about his administration’s economic playbook and the future of the American economy. Watch the remarks online at 12:00 p.m. EST.
On December 8, Syrian rebels took the capital city of Damascus, ousting dictator Bashar al-Assad. The moment came after 13 years of civil war and a brutal 24-year long reign by Assad. What are the implications of Assad’s fall for Syria, the region, and the world? In a new compilation, Brookings Foreign Policy experts weigh in on this landmark event.
🎧 And on an episode of The Current, Steven Heydemann discusses what led to the rapid collapse of Assad’s regime, what it means for Syrian refugees in neighboring countries, and more.
More research and commentary
The future of U.S. cybersecurity. While the incoming Trump administration is unlikely to continue some key elements of the Biden administration’s cybersecurity strategy, some existing operations will continue. Stephanie K. Pell outlines what to watch.
The STEM teacher workforce. Despite mounting pressures, America’s science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) teacher workforce has proved resilient. Michael Hansen and co-authors share findings from their recent study.
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