The AEI Events Podcast

The Future of Online Speech Regulation: Section 230 and Beyond Apr 22, 2022

Members of Congress and state legislatures are taking aim at online platforms’ ability to set and enforce content-moderation guidelines as private entities. Several proposals in Congress would scrap or amend Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which shields online platforms from liability for user-generated content. At the state level, “anti-censorship” laws seek to prevent online platforms from taking down certain content — potentially violating the First Amendment.

Online platforms are also struggling to produce content-moderation strategies that satisfy increasingly polarized users. How can Congress, state officials, and social media firms address users’ content-moderation concerns while preserving the free and open internet?

Join AEI’s Shane Tews for a fireside chat with former Rep. Chris Cox (R-CA), who coauthored Section 230.

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War in Ukraine: Russian losses, Ukrainian victory, and the information war Apr 13, 2022

The war in Ukraine has raged for more than a month, yet predictions of a rapid Russian victory have proved wrong. Indeed, it now appears that by the definitions Vladimir Putin putatively set — to oust the “Nazi” regime of Volodymyr Zelenskyy and save ethnic Russians under the Ukrainian yoke — Russia is losing the war.

What is the state of play on the ground? Can Ukraine win and Russia lose, or vice versa? What is the state of the information war? And what does it all mean for NATO and the United States?

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‘The Poor Side of Town: And Why We Need It’: A book talk with Howard Husock Sep 30, 2021

In “The Poor Side of Town: And Why We Need It” (Encounter Books, 2021), AEI’s Howard Husock combines a critique of more than a century of housing reform policies with the idea that simple low-cost housing — a poor side of town — helps those of modest means build financial assets and join in the local democratic process.

Mr. Husock shares the powerful stories of housing reformers, critiques the legacy of urban renewal policies and exclusionary zoning, and shows where American cities went wrong. More importantly, he offers solutions as to how urban planners, state and local policymakers, and concerned citizens can help their communities make housing more affordable and accessible for those of modest means.

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Uncontrolled spread: A book event with Scott Gottlieb Sep 23, 2021

As the COVID-19 pandemic begins to shift from an acute crisis to an endemic pathogen, AEI’s Scott Gottlieb — physician, medical policy expert, public health advocate, and former US Food and Drug Administration commissioner — is releasing a book, “Uncontrolled Spread: Why COVID-19 Crushed Us and How We Can Defeat the Next Pandemic” (HarperCollins, September 2021), to help leaders and policymakers understand how COVID-19 was able to trounce America’s pandemic preparations.

Dr. Gottlieb identifies why the United States was caught unprepared and outlines essential policies and investments to protect the United States and the world from future threats. He outlines specific steps that must be taken to protect against the next outbreak.

Please join Dr. Gottlieb and AEI President Robert Doar for a discussion of the issues raised in “Uncontrolled Spread.”

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20 years after 9/11: Counterterrorism lessons for future frontiers Sep 16, 2021

Twenty years after the 9/11 attacks, the Joe Biden administration has ended the “forever war” in Afghanistan, replacing US boots on the ground with an over-the-horizon counterterrorism capability. Africa, not the Middle East, has become the next frontier for groups such as al Qaeda and the Islamic State. What lessons should we take from past counterterrorism efforts to address today’s and tomorrow’s threats?

AEI and the Combating Terrorism Center at the US Military Academy at West Point host a discussion exploring the trajectory of the transnational terrorism threat and the successes and failures of the past two decades of counterterrorism operations.

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Should the Fed launch a digital currency? A speech by Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller Sep 09, 2021

The majority of the world’s central banks are exploring digital currency. Most proposals for a central bank digital currency could function like US dollars. It could be widely accepted, an alternative to cash in an increasingly cashless society. In the US, a digital currency could give access to the financial system to the unbanked and may increase the efficiency of financial transactions.

Should the Fed launch a digital currency? Federal Reserve Governor Christopher J. Waller will give a speech on this issue, followed by a conversation with AEI’s Michael R. Strain.

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Confronting Joe Biden’s proposed TRIPS waiver for COVID-19 vaccines and treatments Sep 02, 2021

The Joe Biden administration’s announcement in early May that it would support suspending intellectual property (IP) rights at the World Trade Organization for COVID-19-related vaccines and treatments provoked controversy in the US and abroad.

Advocates argue that waiving Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) — as South Africa and India proposed late last year — will enable fast, safe, and cheap vaccine manufacturing and distribution to the developing countries suffering most from the pandemic. Opponents contend the waiver will harm future innovation and damage the global IP regime without actually helping those most in need.

Join AEI’s Michael Rosen for a panel discussion on the TRIPS waiver from multiple perspectives, focusing on IP, global public health, supply chains, vaccine diplomacy, and other pressing topics.

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America’s ever-shrinking fighting force Aug 26, 2021

The US defense budget is at its largest in decades, yet the Air Force’s combat-coded aircraft inventory, the Navy’s battle-force ship fleet, and the Army’s number of active-duty soldiers have all shrunk. Is this trend reversible?

The Pentagon’s creeping bureaucracy is plagued by slow-moving acquisition processes, the rise of numerous powerful defense agencies, and climbing overhead costs. Feasible improvements exist, but as Maj. Gen. Arnold L. Punaro (ret.) warns in his latest book, “The Ever-Shrinking Fighting Force” (Punaro Press, 2021), “Bad processes beat good people all the time.”

Join AEI’s Mackenzie Eaglen as she hosts Maj. Gen. Punaro — former staff director of the Senate Armed Services Committee — and former Sen. Jim Talent (R-MO) for a discussion of the opportunities and challenges for securing America’s military future.

The Budget and Accounting Act at 100: Looking back and forward Aug 05, 2021

The enactment of the Budget and Accounting Act in June 1921 was a seminal event in the history of the federal budget process. It created two consequential American government institutions: the Bureau of the Budget (now the Office of Management and Budget) and the General Accounting Office (now the Government Accountability Office). It also strengthened the executive role in the budget process and forever changed the relationship between the president and Congress regarding spending, taxation, deficits, and debt.

This event explores the history of the law’s enactment, its implementation and evolution, the state of today’s budget process, and potential reforms to the process, with AEI’s James C. Capretta and one of the nation’s leading experts on the subject, Roy T. Meyers of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.

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Swapping jerseys: What changes when African extremists join the Islamic State? Jul 22, 2021

The Islamic State is gaining allies in Africa. Extremist groups linked to both the Islamic State and al Qaeda are intensifying their grip on communities across large swaths of the continent. Why do local African jihadist groups join international terror organizations, and why does it matter?

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Should we amend or abolish the Electoral Count Act? Jun 17, 2021

The Electoral Count Act of 1887 was adopted to ensure Congress counted only valid slates of electors during a presidential election. But scholars and election experts have warned that it was poorly drafted and invited confusion.

The problems with this statute erupted in full view on January 6, 2021, when members of the House of Representatives and Senate challenged the electoral slates of two states. Some of these same legislators, along with President Donald Trump, asked Vice President Mike Pence not to certify these votes, which would have tipped the presidential election results from Joe Biden to Trump.

Please join AEI’s Kevin R. Kosar and a panel of scholars to discuss the Electoral Count Act and whether it can be improved through amendment or should be abolished.

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President Joe Biden’s first defense budget request Jun 10, 2021

On May 28, the White House will release its budget request for fiscal year 2022, including for the US military. This budget will provide early indicators of the new administration’s strategic priorities and inform the defense and foreign policy debates of the 117th Congress as the National Defense Authorization Act is developed.

The new team in the Pentagon must deliver a budget that is consistent with strategic challenges yet balanced with President Joe Biden’s domestic policy agenda. Hot button issues include an overhaul of the Uniform Code of Military Justice regarding sexual assault, potential changes to the Joint Strike Fighter program, and what the new shipbuilding count and type mean for the near future.

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Is America entering a new secular age? Jun 02, 2021

Rapid growth of secular identities and beliefs in America is transforming the religious and political landscape. “Secular Surge: A New Fault Line in American Politics” (Cambridge University Press, 2021) documents the rise of the country’s largest “religious” group and its distinctive set of beliefs and preferences. The authors investigate the political causes and consequences of this secular surge, drawing on unique survey data, including interviews with members of the American Humanist Association.

After a brief presentation, AEI’s Daniel A. Cox will moderate a discussion with the book’s authors — David Campbell, Geoffrey C. Layman, and John C. Green — AEI’s Ross Douthat, and Michelle Boorstein of The Washington Post to explore what the growing secular perspective means for the future of American religion and politics.

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Making college pay: An economist explains how to make a smart bet on higher education May 27, 2021

The cost of college makes for frightening headlines. The outstanding balance of student loans is more than $1.5 trillion nationally, while tuitions continue to rise. And after a pandemic that nearly dismantled the traditional “college experience,” many wonder if college is really worth it.

Join the University of North Carolina System’s Andrew P. Kelly, The Wall Street Journal’s Josh Mitchell, and Braven’s Vince Marigna for a discussion with AEI’s Beth Akers about her new book, “Making College Pay: An Economist Explains How to Make a Smart Bet on Higher Education” (Penguin Random House, 2021). The conversation will address how aspiring students can make strategic rather than romantic decisions about college, how parents can be practical when assisting their children in this process, and how higher education can remain an engine for opportunity, upward mobility, and prosperity.

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Part 2: Convergence or divergence? Assessing Biden’s 100 days May 20, 2021

President Joe Biden’s first 100 days have included major legislative action, millions of COVID-19 vaccinations, and an announced withdrawal from Afghanistan. What are the domestic and foreign policy implications of these 100 days? More importantly, what template do these past few months lay for the next three and a half years?

AEI’s foreign policy team assesses what the president’s decisions portend for the future of conservative foreign policy and for managing an increasingly aggressive China, fostering cooperation and burden-sharing among allies, and preventing terrorism.

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Part 1: Convergence or divergence? Assessing Biden’s 100 days May 20, 2021

President Joe Biden’s first 100 days have included major legislative action, millions of COVID-19 vaccinations, and an announced withdrawal from Afghanistan. What are the domestic and foreign policy implications of these 100 days? More importantly, what template do these past few months lay for the next three and a half years?

At the heart of Biden’s policy goals is the American Jobs Plan, a proposed $2.3 trillion infrastructure bill. Although the bill presumably addresses America’s aging roads and bridges, a closer look reveals a more complicated story. AEI experts discuss the many issues the bill will affect, including corporate tax policy, family policy, regulations, and the separation of powers.

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The role of families in human flourishing: A conversation with James Heckman Apr 15, 2021

Nobel Prize–winning University of Chicago economist James J. Heckman is internationally recognized for his groundbreaking research on early childhood, which is frequently highlighted in support of expanding early care and education programs to improve children’s outcomes. His well-known “Heckman Curve” is widely cited as showing a high return on public investment in those programs.

What is Dr. Heckman’s assessment of current proposals for providing publicly funded childcare and pre-K to all children from birth to kindergarten entry? And how does he view the role of families in children’s development? Do they, too, fit into the Heckman Curve? If so, how?

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The politics of Islamophobia Apr 08, 2021

Anti-Muslim attitudes and policies have played a prominent role in American politics in recent years, especially since then-candidate Trump’s call for a Muslim ban in 2015. In her recent book “Outsiders at Home: The Politics of American Islamophobia” (Cambridge University Press, 2020), Nazita Lajevardi uses a range of data and social science methods to assess how and why Islamophobia manifests itself and what its consequences are for Muslim Americans.

In this web event, Dr. Lajevardi and AEI’s Daniel Cox and Stan Veuger analyze these questions and related developments in policy and public opinion.

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Does Congress still control the power of the purse? Apr 01, 2021

The Constitution gives Congress alone the authority to raise government revenues and decide how to spend those dollars. James Madison described this power as “the most complete and effectual weapon with which any constitution can arm the immediate representatives of the people.”

However, today’s Congress is losing its grip on the power of the purse. Legislators have gradually delegated their power to the executive branch, which already flouts and usurps Congress’ spending authority with increasing impunity. The budget process has devolved into leadership rushing immense spending bills to avoid shutdowns with little consideration for individual members’ needs.

Please join AEI for a discussion cohosted with Claremont McKenna College’s Salvatori Center on how Congress can regain control over the nation’s finances and thus fortify representative government.

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Hybrid homeschooling: The future of education? Mar 25, 2021

Nearly all American schoolchildren have experienced home-based learning in the past year, leaving some families wondering whether they could enjoy the benefits of both at-home learning and traditional brick-and-mortar schools at the same time. Such an option does exist: hybrid homeschooling.

But what is hybrid homeschooling, whom is it for, and how does it look when done well? EdChoice’s Michael Q. McShane, joined by practitioners and researchers Kathaleena Edward Monds, Allison L. Morgan, and Antonio Parés, will draw from his upcoming book, “Hybrid Homeschooling: A Guide to the Future of Education” (Rowman & Littlefield, 2021), to answer these questions and explore why hybrid homeschooling might be the future of education.

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Extending US leadership on 5G: A conversation with FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr Mar 18, 2021

In recent years, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has taken numerous steps to ensure that the US is ready for next-generation networks — with more efficient and secure supply chains, software upgrades, and higher speeds — including 5G wireless technology. It has conducted crucial wireless spectrum auctions, significantly expanding commercially available mobile airwaves and spurring billions of dollars of investment in US mobile networks. The FCC has also reduced regulatory barriers to 5G deployment and worked with state and local governments to speed 5G deployment. 5G is poised to power the innovations and economy of the future. How can the US ensure that it continues to lead the world in 5G in the coming years?

FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr joins AEI’s Shane Tews to discuss the results of the FCC’s actions over the past four years and present his vision for extending US leadership in 5G moving forward.

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A search for common ground: Conversations about the toughest questions in K–12 education Mar 15, 2021

At a time of bitter national polarization, we need to push past empty posturing in favor of a healthy, constructive competition of ideas. Frederick M. Hess and Pedro A. Noguera, who tend to fall on opposing sides of the ideological aisle, candidly explore their differences on some of the toughest issues in K–12 education in their new book, “A Search for Common Ground: Conversations About the Toughest Questions in K–12 Education” (Teachers College Press, 2021).

Dr. Hess and Dr. Noguera wrestle with important disagreements regarding issues such as school choice, for-profit provision, civics, and anti-racism, in a manner that yields understanding and a sense of shared purpose. In this conversation, they discuss where 21st-century schooling needs to go and how to foster the kind of public discourse that will get us there.

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Check out Rick and Pedro's new podcast, Common Ground, on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

Part 2: Should conservatives favor child allowances? Mar 11, 2021

Join AEI's Tim Carney as he moderates the panel discussion in which Dr. Rachidi, Mr. Weidinger, and Dr. Winship present arguments against the child allowance while Mr. Carney and Mr. Stone presents arguments in favor in part 2 of the child allowances event.

President Joe Biden and congressional Democrats are pushing to transform the child tax credit into a nearly universal, unconditional per-child benefit. Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT) recently announced his own version of a child allowance to mixed reviews on the political right.

A child allowance would help families raise children and balance work and caregiving while promoting fertility and reducing abortion. However, libertarians object to the government subsidizing parenting, deficit hawks blanch at the cost, and advocates of limited government warn that a child allowance is the first step toward a universal basic income. It also threatens to increase the number of families without a working parent and the number of children raised by a single parent. This event will explore the arguments for and against child allowances.

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A conversation with US Indo-Pacific Command’s Adm. Philip Davidson Mar 08, 2021

The 2021 National Defense Authorization Act required Adm. Philip Davidson, commander of US Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM), to provide an independent assessment to Congress outlining USINDOPACOM’s resourcing requirements for the Pacific Deterrence Initiative. Adm. Davidson joins AEI to discuss its contents and outline his key priorities. He also reflects on the security, alliance, and budget issues he has faced during his three-year tenure as USINDOPACOM commander.

What investments does the Department of Defense need to make to fund a conventional deterrence strategy for defending US interests in the Indo-Pacific? How have issues along the Sino-Indian border and in Oceania shaped Adm. Davidson’s tenure? What are the prospects for further defense cooperation among the quad countries? Please join AEI’s Eric Sayers for a discussion with Adm. Davidson.

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Part 1: Should conservatives favor child allowances? Mar 05, 2021

Join Scott Winship, Director of Poverty Studies at AEI in conversation with AEI's President, Robert Doar, and AEI visiting scholar, Brad Wilcox in part one of an event on child allowances.

President Joe Biden and congressional Democrats are pushing to transform the child tax credit into a nearly universal, unconditional per-child benefit. Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT) recently announced his own version of a child allowance to mixed reviews on the political right.

A child allowance would help families raise children and balance work and caregiving while promoting fertility and reducing abortion. However, libertarians object to the government subsidizing parenting, deficit hawks blanch at the cost, and advocates of limited government warn that a child allowance is the first step toward a universal basic income. It also threatens to increase the number of families without a working parent and the number of children raised by a single parent. This event will explore the arguments for and against child allowances.

Join us again next week for part 2!

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To the moon, Mars, and beyond: Space exploration and public policy Feb 25, 2021

For decades, a prevailing sentiment in America has been that the money spent on the space race would be better spent on domestic problems. As a result, the US space program has not fulfilled its potential for several decades. But this perspective is shortsighted; many technologies we take for granted came from midcentury investments in the space program, and there is no telling what innovations we forego by failing to support space exploration today.

Fortunately, private actors have begun revitalizing the US space program, and the public sphere has also shown a renewed interest. This panel discusses why America should renew its commitment to exploring space and the actions policymakers and private actors should take to facilitate America’s return to the final frontier.

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Donald Trump and the future of the GOP: Findings from a new national survey of Trump voters Feb 19, 2021

Just how strong is Donald Trump’s brand, and what does it mean for the Republican Party going forward? A new online survey of 1,000 people who said they voted for Trump in the 2020 election provides some answers. This extensive poll, conducted by YouGov under the direction of the Ethics & Public Policy Center’s Henry Olsen, explores loyalty to Trump and his voters’ positions on political, economic, and social issues.

Please join AEI for a panel discussion about the survey results and what they mean for the future of the GOP, with Echelon Insights’ Kristen Soltis Anderson and AEI’s Karlyn Bowman, Daniel A. Cox, and Sean Trende.

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How should student-athletes be compensated? Feb 11, 2021

High-level sports are integrated into US institutions of higher education to an extent that is unparalleled in peer countries. Intercollegiate men’s basketball and football, in particular, generate significant revenue from tickets sales and broadcasting rights. At the same time, student-athlete compensation is severely limited. Last year, the US Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit ruled that some of these limitations violate the Sherman Antitrust Act. The Supreme Court will review that decision later this term in NCAA v. Alston and American Athletic Conference v. Alston.

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Spain’s road to recovery: A conversation with Manuel Muñiz Feb 04, 2021

While the COVID-19 pandemic is not over, its end appears to be in sight. Vaccine delivery, business survival in hard-hit economic sectors, and children’s education are among the many challenges policymakers face as they strive to ensure a strong and resilient recovery. Meanwhile, a new US administration with different practices and priorities will leave its mark on the US-EU transatlantic relationship. This event, featuring Spanish Deputy Foreign Minister Manuel Muñiz and AEI’s Stan Veuger, offers reflections on these issues and the Spanish government’s approach to them.

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Building transatlantic resilience: Why critical infrastructure is a matter of national security Dec 17, 2020

On December 10, AEI hosted a panel of senior policy practitioners, moderated by AEI’s Kori Schake, to discuss why critical infrastructure is a matter of national security.

AEI’s Elisabeth Braw explained what gray-zone warfare is and why power plants, ports, airports, and other infrastructure are increasingly targeted by hostile actors. NATO’s Mircea Geoană discussed how NATO is addressing resilience by increasingly working with civil society across member states and industries. Tomáš Kopečný of the Czech Republic’s Ministry of Defence described why technology is the Czech Republic’s key area of strategic interest and the importance of technological resilience in the 21st century. Lastly, Olli-Poika Parviainen of Finland’s Ministry of the Interior highlighted the importance of education and trust in government and spoke of Finland’s comprehensive security model for civil preparedness against all threats — both gray zone and kinetic military actions.

The event concluded with questions on what NATO’s short- and long-term priorities will be for building resilience, the Finnish center for hybrid warfare’s mission, and how NATO can best support the Czech Republic’s pioneering work of running joint industry-military gray-zone exercises.

A hard look at the defense capabilities of allies and partners Nov 12, 2020

US administrations regularly criticize allies as falling short of what they should be contributing militarily. Simultaneously, US security strategy is tied to America’s global network of allies and strategic partners. The global security environment has grown more complex, but the US military’s size has remained largely the same. Understanding what America’s allies and partners can […]

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Irving Kristol Virtual Lecture and Summit: Nicholas Eberstadt Oct 17, 2020

The American Enterprise Institute is pleased to announce the inaugural Irving Kristol Lecture and Summit—a fully virtual event that will showcase the vitality of AEI’s scholarship and celebrate the ideals of free enterprise and opportunity for all. The 2020 Irving Kristol Award recipient, Nicholas Eberstadt, will deliver the keynote lecture, and the summit will feature conversations […]

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COVID-19 this fall: Public health, the economy, and schools Aug 27, 2020

Join public health expert Scott Gottlieb, economist Michael Strain, and education scholar Frederick Hess for a discussion of the nation’s outlook going forward. The panel will discuss progress toward a vaccine, testing and contact tracing capabilities, the state of the economy, what should be included in the next economic recovery law, and how schools can safely open in the fall.

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Collapsed Caliphate? Understanding the Islamic State in 2020 Aug 20, 2020

Six years ago, Abu Bakr al Baghdadi delivered his first sermon as “Caliph” of the newly minted Islamic State. Today, Islamic State branches are thriving globally despite territorial defeats in Iraq and Syria. The US is negotiating a drawdown in Iraq, withdrawing from Afghanistan, and assessing force levels in Africa. Is the US again declaring […]

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The future of US farm programs: Evaluating the 2020 presidential candidates’ agriculture policy and rural development platforms Aug 13, 2020

Before the start of the 2020 presidential primaries in Iowa, where corn is king, AEI scholars will discuss the agriculture policy and rural development proposals from the major candidates running for president.

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Perspectives from Estonia: Prime Minister Jüri Ratas on the transatlantic relationship Aug 06, 2020

AEI welcomes Estonian Prime Minister Jüri Ratas to discuss Estonia’s commitment to transatlantic cooperation, collective security, and rule of law.

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A century of working women and the future of family childcare Jul 30, 2020

Please join AEI on the 100th anniversary of the Women’s Bureau for a special webinar on family childcare. What is uniquely valuable about home-based childcare? What is causing its decline? What is needed now to restore this crucial sector — especially in a post-COVID-19 world?

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Defending the 2020 elections: Lessons from Europe in countering Russian meddling Jul 23, 2020

What steps should the US take to defend the 2020 elections against Russian meddling? Please join AEI for a discussion on the lessons the US can draw from Central and Eastern Europe to prepare for Russian election interference.

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Family and Community Amid the Lockdown Jul 16, 2020

How are communities surviving and adapting amid coronavirus lockdowns? And how are families, which depend so much on community support, faring under the added stress of the pandemic?

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Disinformation pandemic: Russian and Chinese information operations in the COVID-19 era Jul 09, 2020

Was the COVID-19 virus produced in the US? Was it created by the US Army? So Moscow and Beijing would have you believe. Russia and China aggressively manipulate perceptions to achieve their own aims. Their increasingly aggressive information campaigns are converging in method and narrative. What can the US and its allies — and the […]

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Citizenship in a Networked Age (Part 4): Concluding Thoughts Jul 02, 2020

For the fourth and final episode in a miniseries centered around a new Oxford University report on “Citizenship in a Networked Age,” Adam White is joined once again by two of the report’s co-authors: Professor Andrew Briggs and Dr. Dominic Burbidge. They further explore issues raised in the previous two panels’ discussions of “Community, Platform, and Institution” and “Algorithmic vs. […]

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Citizenship in a networked age (part 3): Democratic vs. algorithmic decision-making Jun 25, 2020

For the third episode in a miniseries centered around a new Oxford University report on “Citizenship in a Networked Age,” Adam White explores democratic and algorithmic decision-making. Can we draw a clear distinction between the two categories? How should we understand them in terms of efficiency, accuracy, dignity, and other values? He’s joined in this […]

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Citizenship in a Networked Age (Part 2): Community, Platform, and Institution Jun 18, 2020

AEI's Adam White and his panel discuss the influence of the internet on our relationships, communities, and institutions in Part 2 of this 4-part series

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Citizenship In A Networked Age (Part 1) Jun 11, 2020

AEI's Adam White and a panel discuss the changing relationship of human nature and modern technology, and the benefits and dangers tech can bring to society

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‘Repugnant Laws’: A book event with Keith Whittington Jun 04, 2020

Even before the US Constitution was ratified, the notion of empowering federal judges to declare statutes unconstitutional was controversial and complicated. Since Marbury v. Madison (1803), judicial review has become essential to the Supreme Court’s role in our republic. Yet the Court’s actual exercise of that power in many instances reignited political controversy. In his […]

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Boris Johnson’s Brexit Challenge May 28, 2020

Following his convincing electoral victory, Boris Johnson still faces two daunting challenges. The first is to negotiate a permanent economic relationship with the European Union by the end of 2020. The second is to maintain the integrity of the United Kingdom following the Scottish National Party’s strong showing in the election. Our panel of experts, […]

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COVID-19: A food supply crisis or a hunger crisis? May 21, 2020

COVID-19 has devastated the US economy, disrupted the nation’s food supply chains, significantly affected federal and state safety-net programs for low-income households, and catastrophically damaged the financial well-being of tens of millions of families. These impacts are disproportionately disrupting the lives and incomes of the most vulnerable populations — perhaps especially children, single-parent households, the […]

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North Korea’s control tower: The Organization and Guidance Department May 07, 2020

AEI's Nick Eberstadt leads a panel discussing the role of North Korea's Organization and Guidance Department and it's key role within the repressive state

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Should universities be more like corporations? With UVA President James Ryan Apr 30, 2020

UVA's James Ryan joins Rick Hess to discuss the evolving role of universities in society and how they should adapt to the new expectations placed on them.

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AEI Election Watch: Examining the 2020 contests Apr 23, 2020

Three days before the South Carolina Democratic primary, AEI’s election experts convened for the first Election Watch event of the 2020 campaign. With interest in the 2020 elections at record levels, AEI’s Election Watch team returns to help you navigate 2020’s important contests. The panel of experienced analysts will discuss fundamentals including the calendar, the […]

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Foster care and prison: Connecting the (right) dots Apr 16, 2020

Join AEI's Naomi Schaeffer Riley as she hosts a panel discussing the challenges faced by foster youth and how to keep them out of the "prison pipeline"

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Trade Is Not A Four Letter Word: with Fred Hochberg Apr 09, 2020

Join AEI's conversation with Fred Hochberg, "Trade Is Not A Four Letter Word", a practical, insightful, and enjoyable defense of American free trade policy.

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‘A Time to Build’ with Yuval Levin Apr 02, 2020

Join AEI's Tim Carney and Yuval Levin in a discussion of the vital role institutions play in American life, and how to revive their effectiveness.

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Practical perspectives on ‘A Roadmap to Reducing Child Poverty’ Mar 26, 2020

Research suggests that childhood poverty impedes children’s healthy growth and success in adulthood. In 2015, Congress asked the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a study of child poverty in the US and identify evidence-based policies to reduce it. The recently released report, “A Roadmap to Reducing Child Poverty,” describes two packages […]

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Europe’s populist and Brexit economic challenge Mar 19, 2020

Europe’s political landscape is becoming much more challenging, as evidenced by the strong showing of populist parties in the recent European parliamentary elections and by the deepening Brexit crisis. The question remains: how serious are these challenges are to the European economic outlook? What economic policies can meet these challenges? MORE RESOURCES: – Italy (Lorenzo Forni) […]

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‘The American Dream Is Not Dead’: With Michael Strain Mar 12, 2020

Does the American Dream still exist? While politicians disagree, AEI's Michael Strain, and the data, say yes (for now). Join his talk on the real threat.

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Age of iron: Past, present, and future of conservative foreign policy Mar 05, 2020

How did we get to a foreign policy like Trump's? AEI's Colin Dueck and Hal Brands discuss the path of conservative foreign relations that led to this point.

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Negotiating with China during peacetime, crisis, and conflict Feb 27, 2020

Many imagine how a war with China could start, but how would it end? AEI's Oriana Skylar Mastro discusses how both sides could come to the negotiating table

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The land of endless wars: What really causes instability in the Middle East? Feb 20, 2020

The Middle East remains in turmoil despite decades of US policy initiatives seeking a solution. AEI discusses the root issues behind the region's volatility

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Containing Ebola: How to fight the DRC’s Ebola Epidemic Feb 13, 2020

Before the Coronavirus, there was Ebola. AEI looks back at a June 2019 conversation about lessons learned and challenges faced in the last health crisis.

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Countering China’s malign influence with Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX) Feb 06, 2020

China seeks to supplant the US as the top global power, choosing totalitarianism as their method. Rep. Mike McCaul offers thoughts on how to respond.

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The Value of Our Veterans: VA Reform with Reps. Mike Leving (D-CA) and Brad Wenstrup (R-OH) Aug 19, 2019

Join US House VA Committee members Mike Levin (D-CA) and Brad Wenstrup (R-OH) as they discuss the VET OPP Act, their joint attempt to better equip veterans for civilian sector success

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