Plus, the future of the Republican Party, and the impact of “Computer Science for All” initiatives.
What is deterrence, and what is its role in US national defense? It may come as a surprise to many that the mission of the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) is not “to fight and win the nation’s wars.” It is, instead, “to provide the military forces needed to deter war and ensure our nation’s security.” This statement captures important ideas about what causes war, what prevents it, and therefore what the DOD needs to do to protect the people and prosperity of the United States, writes Melanie W. Sisson. In a new explainer, she outlines what it means to deter, what kinds of things the DOD tries to deter, and President Biden and former President Trump’s approaches to deterrence. | More research and commentary Will the Republican Party return to normal? To assess the future of the GOP, Elaine Kamarck and Anna Heetderks take a closer look at Nikki Haley primary voters, anti-Ukraine Republicans, and the Republican congressional candidates. “Computer Science for All” initiatives. Employment in computer and information technology occupations is projected to grow by 10% in the next decade. How are states responding with their school curriculums? Do these programs impact college and career outcomes? Jing Liu and co-authors discuss their findings. | About Brookings The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit organization based in Washington, D.C. Our mission is to conduct in-depth, nonpartisan research to improve policy and governance at local, national, and global levels. If you were forwarded this email, sign up for the Brookings Brief to stay updated on our latest work. | The conclusions and recommendations of any Brookings publication are solely those of its author(s), and do not reflect the views of the Institution, its management, or its other scholars. | |