Annual Report

Every year finds its own way of giving Brookings an opportunity to translate its motto—quality, independence, and impact—into events, projects, and publications. The past year was in a class by itself, with a historic election, the nation embroiled in two wars, the planet—as Barack Obama said in his first statement as President-elect—“in peril” because of climate change, and a global financial crisis that started on Wall Street.

The annual report for 2008 documents a remarkable year, one in which the Institution lived up to its legacy and is poised to fulfill its potential in response to the challenges and opportunities ahead. 

— Strobe Talbott, President

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