Brookings Institution

Programs: Foreign policy studies:the foreign policy program's research informs academics, policymakers, the public, and other stakeholders to help address the great challenges facing the united states and the international community in the 21st century. The foreign policy program aims to strengthen america's foreign and national security policies, enlighten the public policy debate, and help guide the emerging international order towards peace, security and human progress. In the past year, foreign policy experts examined a wide range of topics including the state of the global order; u. S. -russia relations and transatlantic ties; the north korea nuclear issue; u. S. Defense; chinese politics and economics; the war in syria and refugees; energy and climate; developments in democracy and security in latin america and africa; and more. In addition to publishing numerous works of scholarship in fy2017, scholars in the foreign policy program provided congressional testimony and presided over more than 250 public and private events.

economic studies:the economic studies program analyzes current and emerging economic policy issues in the united states and worldwide. Its research aims to increase the public's understanding of how the economy works and what can be done to make it work better. In the past year, economic studies experts examined the federal budget deficit and the rising national debt, and commented on such diverse issues as the labor market and job creation, fiscal and monetary policy, and the role of education and opportunity in economic mobility. Economic studies also produces the brookings papers on economic activity, the leading source of policy-oriented, empirical research on macroeconomics. In addition to publishing numerous works of scholarship in fy2017, economic studies held over 170 events both public and private, and scholars also spoke at 132 external events, wrote 509 op-eds and blogs, produced 164 papers and briefs, published 1 book, testified on capitol hill 5 times, and were cited or interviewed in media stories. Work by es scholars was also cited 27 times in the most recent economic report of the president.

global economy and development:the global economy and development program examines the opportunities and challenges presented by globalization, which continues to be a central concern for international policymakers, business leaders, the media and civil society. Global economy and development experts address the issues surrounding globalization within two key areas: strengthening the drivers of sustainable growth and leaving no one behind. In the past year, global experts have provided analysis and recommendations to foster global economic cooperation, improve pathways out of poverty, and help deal with the technological transformation of the world economy, with a special focus on productivity, education, new skills, inclusiveness, and sustainability. In addition to publishing numerous works of scholarship in fy 2017, global economy and development held numerous events open to the general public.