Policy Briefs

Only by remaining true to the nature of our open society can the United States succeed in protecting the integrity and security of its research and innovation. Stopping malign actors from countries such as the People’s Republic of China requires targeted solutions informed by data on risk, not shutting down open science.

The rise of teachers’ unions’ political power in the United States can be traced back to the adoption of public sector labor laws in the 1960s and 1970s, which encouraged the unions to mobilize teachers to shape education policy.

Homelessness in California continues to worsen despite more money being spent on the problem each year, because state policies have misdiagnosed the issue.

China’s use of global sharp power has placed the United States in a very different kind of superpower competition than it was with the Soviet Union during the Cold War.

John Yoo demonstrates how federalism is able to balance diverse populations and their unique needs in the United States.

Elizabeth Economy explains how China’s shift toward repressive authoritarianism has triggered a rethink and reset of US foreign policy.

Peter Berkowitz highlights the natural rights identified in the Declaration of Independence and reflects on their importance.

Elizabeth Economy explains how a shift in understanding China’s intentions and capabilities has led to a rethink and a reset of American foreign policy.

H. R. McMaster explains why having a strategy is essential to making progress against an adversary. 

H. R. McMaster defines strategic narcissism in foreign affairs and presents the tools we need to overcome it.

Although some say that there is no moderate form of Islam, Fouad Ajami believed that the battle to wrest Islam away from extremism is not yet lost.

Lee Ohanian reflects on why immigration is necessary to sustain an economy of growth in America.

John Cogan clarifies why higher tax rates often do not lead to greater tax revenue.

Lee Ohanian discusses Sweden’s experience with both socialist and free-market economies.

H. R. McMaster explains how to restore confidence in America and our democratic institutions.

The United States must regain its sense of purpose in the ideological struggle for freedom and liberty.

Former Secretary of State George Shultz discusses the dangers of making empty threats.

Competition among insurers has gone down and premiums have gone up as a result of Obamacare.

Health Saving Accounts (HSAs) are an effective and proven method of reducing healthcare prices for everyone, not just those with HSAs.

As a result of ideological sorting, political parties are far more polarized today than they were before.

To address income inequality, we need to focus on improving the skills at the bottom of the income distribution. 

It is important to understand the scope of foreign infiltration in order to prevent it.

The judicial branch plays an important role in preventing the rights of minorities from being abused.

A tax cut is not a true tax cut unless it is accompanied by reduced spending, because eventually the loss of revenue has to be paid for.