President's Corner
Research, blogs, commentary, and media from Brookings President John R. Allen
Listen: War and peace in Ukraine with General John Allen
How is Ukraine fairing amid the Russian invasion of their country? What are the weaknesses of Russia’s military? And how can the USA and NATO help? Brookings president and 4-Star USMC General John Allen offers his in-depth analysis on the Politics War Room podcast with James Carville and Al Hunt.
On the passing of Madeleine Albright
Madeleine Albright’s legacy is one of empowerment, ingenuity, and true grit—she was a shining example to us all.
America proved its resoluteness in Afghanistan
By fighting for twenty years in Afghanistan, even in a difficult cause with an uncertain path to anything resembling true victory, America has shown its resoluteness.
General John R. Allen: the US must be realistic about its influence over the Taliban
General John R. Allen addresses the humanitarian catastrophe that is unfolding in Afghanistan and outlines four major issues that must be taken into consideration if the US is to play a meaningful role in Afghanistan’s future and in our broader national security interests going forward. He states, “Afghanistan is turning out to be, once again, ‘the graveyard of empires.’ Is it also the graveyard of the US administration’s foreign policy and international democratic agenda?”
John Allen: Biden must reverse his decision to quit Afghanistan
Afghanistan stands on the knife’s edge and history may hold President Joe Biden and his administration personally responsible if the worst comes to pass.
A targeted window of opportunity for U.S. multilateral leadership
It’s not often that a line-item foreign policy budget decision can be low-cost, high-impact, and send positive ripple effects throughout the international system.
The first 100 days: What does President Biden’s approach to the world look like so far?
The president is working to regain trust both at home and abroad.
Women Confronting ISIS & the Taliban
John R. Allen and Gayle Tzemach Lemmon, author of “Daughters of Kobani” join Christiane Amanpour to discuss the brave story of the all-female militia in the fight against ISIS, the US-Taliban negotiations, May 1 troop withdrawal, and future of women’s rights in the region.
The Passing of Brookings Institution Trustee Vernon Jordan
Vernon Jordan, Trustee and longtime friend of Brookings, passed away on Monday, March 1 at the age of 85.
On the Passing of Brookings Institution Trustee Arne Sorenson
The Brookings Institution is saddened by the passing of our dear friend Arne Sorenson, who served as a Brookings Trustee since 2015 and as Chair of the Budget and Finance Committee since 2018.
Reconciling and healing America
Brookings President, John R. Allen, reflects on polarization in the United States and calls for reconciliation to safeguard the nation
Understanding Our New World
General John R. Allen, President of the Brookings Institution, and John Shaw, Director of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, discussed Allen’s military career, work at Brookings, and the foreign policy challenges facing the United States. This program is part of a virtual series of conversations sponsored by the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute with policy experts, political analysts, and government and private sector leaders.
Invoke the 25th Amendment–Now
John Allen writes that Donald Trump’s actions on January 6 have led to an unavoidable national reckoning.