President's Corner
Research, blogs, commentary, and media from Brookings President John R. Allen
How to address inequality exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic
What is required right now is investment in digital infrastructure and improvements in digital access that eliminate unfair disparities based on race, income and geography.
On the Passing of Brookings Institution Chairman Emeritus James A. Johnson
The Brookings Institution is saddened by the passing of Jim Johnson, who served as Chairman of the Brookings Board of Trustees from 1994-2003.
Why denouncing white supremacy creates safety, security, and racial equity
On October 14, Brookings will host a conversation on the roots of white supremacy, the impact of racist rhetoric during critical moments in history, and how Black Americans, as well as other people of color, have and continue to respond.
America’s democracy on the edge
One could easily be excused for emerging from last night’s presidential debate convinced that American democracy is under direct assault by the President of the United States. What emerged was a stark and disturbing divergence between the best traditions of American democracy and the jarring reality of President Trump’s concept of governing this country. America now stands upon the edge of a knife, and the stakes of this upcoming election may indeed be existential for the future of our democracy.
New priority on Race, Justice, and Equity
Brookings President John R. Allen announces a new Brookings priority entitled Race, Justice, and Equity. This Institution-wide effort marks Brookings’s public commitment to equity and to making a tangible commitment to combat biased policies and practices that have perpetuated injustice in America.
Brookings President John R. Allen statement on the passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Brookings President John R. Allen joins the Brookings community in mourning the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
The fate of women’s rights in Afghanistan
John R. Allen and Vanda Felbab-Brown write that as peace negotiations between the Afghan government and the Taliban commence, uncertainty hangs over the fate of Afghan women and their rights.
Why the world is at a turning point with artificial intelligence and what to do about it
On August 10, journalist Nicol Turner-Lee moderated a discussion with John R. Allen and Darrell West on their new book, “Turning Point: Policymaking in the Era of Artificial Intelligence.”
Will artificial intelligence lead to utopia or dystopia?
Benjamin Wittes interviews Brookings President John R. Allen and Brookings Vice President Darrell West about their new book, “Turning Point: Policymaking in the Era of Artificial Intelligence.” This is a rebroadcast of the Lawfare Podcast, hosted by Wittes.
Reorienting national security for the AI era
On July 29, Brookings hosted a conversation with the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence on the current state of AI in the national security environment, and the commission’s latest recommendations to spur progress on the responsible development and deployment of AI technology.
Brookings President John R. Allen statement on the passing of John R. Lewis
Brookings President John R. Allen joins the Brookings community in mourning the passing of Congressman John R. Lewis.
Stopping Israel’s annexation is a US national security interest
Ambassador Dan Shapiro and General John R. Allen note that stopping Israel’s annexation proposal is a U.S. national security interest. They write: “When it comes to Israel’s security, annexation will do nothing to enhance Israel’s ability to respond to external threats. Meanwhile, Israel’s security vis-a-vis the Palestinians will only get worse.”
Rebuking threats to use the US military against protestors
John R. Allen joins Christiane Amanpour’s show to discuss his recent op-ed reacting to the use of US military against protestors.