How Digital Literacy and Inclusion are Key to AI Readiness
The Trump administration cancelled $2.75 billion for the Digital Equity Act, affecting infrastructure and connectivity. AI initiatives lack community partnerships and the digital divide hinders international competition.
What’s at stake in the 2025 UN General Assembly?
During the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Brookings experts highlight key topics, including the U.S. leadership crisis, Trump’s ban on Palestinian leadership at the UNGA, and agile global governance of AI. Emphasis is placed on defending human rights, labor mobility, and climate change without involving the world’s largest economy.
Climate Risks in Global Supply Chains
Climate risks to global supply chains are increasing due to more intense and frequent extreme weather events, affecting the global economy. It is vital to understand their past impact and prepare for future shocks.
Geopolitics and Finance: Navigating Global Confusion
Geopolitical tensions affect the global economy, weaken the dollar, generate debt and financial crises, and interfere with markets and banks, potentially causing crises. Financial discipline promotes stability, but international cooperation is required to address structural challenges and implement reforms. Financial digitalization accelerates the circulation of assets and demands global regulatory coordination.
Vietnam: Emerging Ascendancy, Precise Balance
The trade agreement between Vietnam and the United States, announced in July, addresses the transshipment of Chinese goods. Vietnam became a key partner after the high tariffs imposed by Trump, exporting textiles, footwear, and electronics to the US. The agreements aim to regulate illegal transshipment to avoid tariff evasion, but uncertainties persist about their details and effects.