What's next? Challenges ahead for President Biden
Scholars affiliated with the MIT Center for International Studies (CIS), offer fresh ideas on a range of foreign policy issues, emotions in politics, and our nation’s persistent racism.
President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr. takes the presidential oath of office at the US Capitol, Washington, DC, Jan. 20, 2021. Once the oath was completed, Biden becdame the 46th President of the United States of America.
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In this issue of précis, we look towards the future of America during a presidential transition that culminated in a constitutional crisis. President Biden will be flooded with advice as he leads our nation during what many argue is among the darkest chapters in our democracy’s history. Here we offer fresh ideas on a range of foreign policy issues, emotions in politics, and our nation’s persistent racism. The advice is offered by scholars affiliated with the MIT Center for International Studies (CIS), and draws on their deep knowledge and experience.
The following essays are featured:
Take emotions out of politics (Roger Petersen)
Address racism in our society and institutions (Melissa Nobles)
Adopt a grand strategy of restraint (Barry Posen)
Adjust the Asia strategy (Eric Heginbotham, Richard Samuels)
Six propositions for China (Taylor Fravel)
For better rivalry with the Russians, rebalance US economic priorities (Elizabeth Wood)
Engage in inventive diplomacy with Iran (John Tirman)
Make shifts in nuclear policy (Vipin Narang)
