The Current

The Current brings you smart, timely, and quick analysis from Brookings experts on breaking news and changing policies. In under ten minutes, learn not only what happened, but why, and how to make sense of it.

What might US rural policy look like in the Trump administration? 12/20/2024

What's next for Syria and the region after Assad's fall? 12/09/2024

Election 2024 and the health of American democracy 10/31/2024

Government spending, debt, and taxes in the 2024 election 10/16/2024

Making housing more affordable 09/27/2024

As the UN General Assembly gets underway, how are we doing on the Sustainable Development Goals? 09/13/2024

Competing energy and climate visions in the 2024 presidential election 08/19/2024

As Joe Biden exits the presidential race, what's next for Kamala Harris? 07/23/2024

The state of NATO at 75 and beyond 07/12/2024

After the first presidential debate, what's next for Biden and Trump? 07/01/2024

What role is AI playing in election disinformation? 06/26/2024

What can be done about Sudan's deepening humanitarian catastrophe? 06/20/2024

What the Trump hush money trial verdict means for politics and the rule of law 06/04/2024

The dynamics of the Russia-China partnership 05/22/2024

Cities need more housing. ADUs can help. 05/13/2024

Do US voters care about America's role in the world? 05/03/2024

How a divided House passed critical foreign aid bills 04/22/2024

Economic impact of the Baltimore bridge collapse 03/28/2024

What a strong economy can and can't fix 03/27/2024

Fighting corruption's threat to democracy 03/14/2024

Is Russia winning in Ukraine? 02/23/2024

What to know about Pakistan’s turbulent national elections 02/06/2024

Meet Cecilia Rouse, new Brookings president 01/26/2024

Taking stock of the ongoing war in Israel and Gaza 12/07/2023

How anti-corruption efforts strengthen global democracy and security 12/06/2023

Will positive momentum from the Biden-Xi meeting last? 11/16/2023

The US-Mexico border challenge 11/09/2023

Unpacking President Biden's executive order on artificial intelligence 11/03/2023

What does a new rule on financial advice mean for retirement security? 11/03/2023

Who is new Speaker of the House Mike Johnson? 10/26/2023