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China’s New Missiles on Parade: Showpieces or Showstoppers?
New America's Peter W. Singer explores what can be learned about China's missiles.
Heightened Cash Monitoring Weaponized: Failing Schools Skirt Scrutiny, Harvard Takes the Blow
The Trump administration’s application of HCM against the Ivy Leauge college is blatant political coercion.
How a Simple Electoral Change Could Marginalize Political Extremism
Lee Drutman wrote for The Contrarian on how fusion voting could shift power in American politics.
Next Tax Season, Millions of Student Loan Borrowers Face an Unpleasant Surprise
Close to ten million Americans could be in default on their student loans by year’s end.
NSF Engines, Place-based Innovation on the Minds of Bipartisan Policymakers
Members, Engines CEOs, Industry agree in the promise of NSF Engines for localities & the nation's economy and security.
OTI’s 15 Years of Impact
Read OTI's report, which was released at their anniversary event, to learn more about our 15 years of impact and our vision for the future.
‘Killed Us Twice’: Families of US Drone Victims Seek Reparations in Somalia
Al Jazeera cites New America's data on U.S. strikes in Somalia.
The Moral Stakes of Budgeting
Hollie Russon Gilman wrote a book review for the Stanford Social Innovation Review on Celina Su’s new book, Budget Justice.
Trump and the New Era of U.S. Nuclear Ambiguity
Trump’s decision to skip a Nuclear Posture Review risks dangerous ambiguity—leaving allies and adversaries guessing on U.S. doctrine.
A Resident-Centered Approach to Affordable Housing
Affordable housing has high operating costs—but that doesn't mean its owners have to raise rents beyond what residents can pay.
Announcing New America’s 2025 Future of Work & Innovation Economy Initiative Fellows
Welcoming our new cohort of experts focused on solving public problems at the intersection of science, workforce, and industrial policy.
Building Bridges Is Good. Building the Power to Counter Extremists Is Better
Lee Drutman's work on the two-party doom loop was quoted in Inside Philanthropy.
Global South Must Be Active Part of Shaping AI Future
Without intervention, AI will likely intensify global inequality. But, Laura Kupe argues, Africa currently stands at a crossroads.