We are thrilled to welcome Dafna H. Rand to Brookings! Dafna Rand sat down with Suzanne Maloney to discuss the Middle East, her work in the region and beyond, and America's role in the world. Read their interview ⬇️ brook.gs/4pVwfAx

What could the Israel-Gaza deal mean for the Middle East? Brookings scholars weigh in. Suzanne Maloney asli aydintasbas Itamar Rabinovich Dafna Rand Shibley Telhami Kemal Kirisci Scott R. Anderson brook.gs/4qnzy3U

The institutions, rules, and policies that underpin cooperation among nations are faltering. But rather than disengage from the multilateral system, it is in the U.S. interest to lead in reshaping it, say Brahima S. Coulibaly and Zia Qureshi. brookings.edu/articles/the-w…

Good morning New York, while you were sleeping this was our most read story. on.ft.com/4nYSHYj

9 senior Chinese military officials, including CMC Vice Chair He Weidong, latest to fall. Space to watch. reuters.com/world/china/ch…

How should the U.S. lead in AI innovation, infrastructure, and diplomacy? Join us Oct. 21 for a full-day event exploring the American AI stack and global cooperation on AI governance, featuring experts from Brookings, industry, and government. brook.gs/48yEkVK

🚨 The Knight Forum starts in 15 minutes! Up first, Rep. Adam Smith and Michael O'Hanlon will participate in a keynote discussion on today's national security challenges. Stream the event live: brook.gs/47bRTb6

Rep. Adam Smith Our panel on the U.S. national security strategy is up next! Jeffrey Feltman, Vanda Felbab-Brown, Robert Kagan, Josh Rovner, and Tom Wright discuss.

Happening now! Sen. Elissa Slotkin provides a keynote address on domestic deployments and national security. Tune in live: brookings.edu/events/the-202…

LIVE NOW! Join us online for a conversation on the state of Palestinian politics with Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa, moderated by Vivian Salama, with insights from Hady Amr and Jeffrey Feltman. Watch the livestream: brook.gs/3WqoOUI

Rise & Shine! Another on-time Delta flight! ✈️ Go on and shake those tailfeathers. 🇺🇲 TIGER TOWN or bust! 🐅

Washington can play a crucial role in the next stage of Iran’s contestation, but neither military strikes nor another round of nuclear talks will secure a better future for Iranians or for U.S. interests. nytimes.com/2026/01/13/opi…

Tomorrow, Jan 14, Kara Swisher, Rebecca Winthrop, and Rida Karim discuss the future of #AIAndStudents, drawing from new Brookings research. Register: brookings.edu/events/a-new-d…

Happening tomorrow: What top priorities and trends will shape Africa in 2026? Join us on 1/15 for the launch of the new #ForesightAfrica report and a discussion by key experts. brookings.edu/events/key-tre…

Rise and Shine! STANDING ROOM ONLY for Brookings Global Kara Swisher, Rebecca Winthrop, and Rida Karim discussing the future of #AIAndStudents, drawing from new Brookings research. JOIN NOW! share.google/4T2AHSesVmRDRI…

Is Iran on the brink of a new revolution? Mara Karlin analyzes why this current wave of unrest marks a pivotal shift for the regime and outlines what to watch in the coming days and weeks. Learn more about our experts' work on Iran 🔗 brook.gs/49oasLF

Is Iran on the brink of change? Brookings scholars analyze whether this crisis will mark a tipping point for the regime, the potential impact of U.S. strikes, and implications for regional stability. brook.gs/4qXMc9b

“Apart from a few U.S. presidents in the interwar period,” explains Michael O'Hanlon, “isolationism really does not reside in the DNA of American grand strategists.” foreignaffairs.com/united-states/…

Where do things stand in Iran? On The Current, Aslı Aydıntaşbaş speaks with Suzanne Maloney and Mara Karlin about the recent protests, the Iranian regime’s response, U.S. military options, and how President Trump might respond. brook.gs/4t3QI7J

If the Trump administration undertakes military action against Mexico's cartels, how might the government respond? Vanda Felbab-Brown assesses the consequences. brookings.edu/articles/how-c…