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January 5, 2023

United States
Two Years After January 6, Some Reasons for Optimism

In the twenty-four months since rioters breached the U.S. Capitol, the capacity of the American system to overcome even the gravest challenges has quietly been on display.

An explosion caused by a police munition is seen while supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump riot in front of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, U.S., January 6, 2021.

October 26, 2022

United States
Virtual Roundtable: U.S. Tobacco Control: Addressing Racial Disparities

Significant developments in tobacco control are on the horizon in the United States. This year, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration proposed bans on menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars and sugge…

Play Hand holds up smoking prohibited placard.

October 13, 2022

Brazil
A Test for Democracy: Brazilian Presidential Elections

Ahead of the October 30 runoff, our panelists discuss Brazil’s presidential elections, the implications for Brazilian democracy, and how the results will affect relations with the United States.

Play  Towels with the images of presidential candidates Jair Bolsonaro and Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva are seen for sale at a street in Brasilia

July 5, 2022

Energy and Climate Policy
How Does the U.S. Power Grid Work?

Responsible for powering the country and its economy, the U.S. energy grid has come under increasing strain due to climate change, and the threat of cyberattacks looms.  

Power lines are seen in Rancho Cucamonga, California.

June 10, 2022

Privacy
Cyber Week in Review: June 10, 2022

Senate committee proposes new privacy bill; China targets U.S. telecoms; FBI seizes dark web marketplace; Senators propose new cryptocurrency regulations; China signs data cooperation agreement.

Senator Roger Wicker stands in a Senate hallway.