Investing in America’s Children, Getting to a Ceasefire in Yemen, and More

How the U.S. can rebuild its climate leadership, opening a dialogue with the Houthis, and trends in America's child population.

View in browser March 3, 2021   Why has the White House hesitated to act more directly in response to the Saudi crown prince's role in Jamal Khashoggi's murder? Learn more by listening to the latest episode of The Current with Adrianna Pita and Bruce Riedel. To get quick policy analysis on timely issues, be sure to subscribe to The Current on your favorite podcast app. The demographic case for investing in America's children   "Although the phrase 'demography is destiny' is often dismissed as an overly simplistic view of the future, it is an apt one in making the case for more investment in the nation's children." William Frey lays out the vital role of America's child population and discusses the importance of addressing racial and ethnic inequalities within it.   Read more Getting Yemen's Houthis to 'yes' on a ceasefire   After almost six years of Saudi bombing, blockade, and humanitarian catastrophe, it is clear that the Houthis will not succumb to pressure. They may also be the biggest barrier to ending the fighting in Yemen. Bruce Riedel argues that the Biden administration should open a dialogue with the rebels and develop incentives to get the Houthis to agree to a ceasefire.   Read more How the United States can return to credible climate leadership   Returning the United States to its position of global leadership on climate action will be no small task. In their Blueprints brief, Nathan Hultman and Samantha Gross provide five policy recommendations for how the Biden administration can most effectively fight climate change at home and reengage with the world on the issue.    Read more Help support Brookings with a donation   Brookings is committed to making its high-quality, independent policy research free to the public. Please consider making a contribution today to our Annual Fund to support our experts' work. The conclusions and recommendations of any Brookings publication are solely those of its author(s), and do not reflect the views of the Institution, its management, or its other scholars. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Brookings Institution campus in Washington, D.C. is currently closed and all events are virtual only. For more information on the Institution's response, read our full guidance here. The Brookings Institution, 1775 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036 Unsubscribe Manage your newsletter preferences | Receive the Brookings Brief less often