The Evolution of Inaugurations
Governance
Presidential inaugurations are more than just ceremonial events. These ceremonies have transformed in both style and significance, from grand parades and elaborate speeches to intimate gatherings and modern televised broadcasts.
The Financial Dictionary: Terms You Need to Know
Financial Services
In the fast-paced world of financial services, global economies, and markets, understanding key terms and concepts is essential for clear communication and effective decision-making.
Understanding Biosimilars: A Balanced Analysis
Health Care
Biosimilars have gained traction as a tool to promote competition, reduce healthcare costs, and expand treatment options. They remain a focal point of policy debates as stakeholders work to understand the market impact of this new class of medicines and the associated reimbursement and regulatory policies impacting a biosimilar market. This Basic will provide an overview of biosimilars, explore their role in healthcare, and examine perspectives of various stakeholders.
Justin Trudeau’s Resignation: A Turning Point for Canada
Governance
As Canada prepares for a new chapter, the implications of Trudeau’s departure for the Liberal Party, Parliament, and the nation’s political trajectory loom.
Turning the Page: U.S.-Mexico Relations in the Era of Sheinbaum and Trump
Trade
President Claudia Sheinbaum’s commitment to energy transition and judicial reform contrasts President-elect Donald Trump’s proposals for stringent immigration measures and economic tariffs. How these leaders address shared challenges, including migration and security, will define the future trajectory of U.S.-Mexico relations.
Emerging AI: Open vs Closed Source
Technology Trade
Breakthroughs in AI have sparked new discussions about the open versus closed technology debate. As policymakers worldwide confront the rise of artificial intelligence, much of their focus has turned to powerful foundation models capable of performing various advanced tasks.
International Organization Glossary
Governance Trade
While by no means exhaustive, this Basic provides an overview of international organizations, as well as their jurisdictions and objectives.
Reauthorizing WIOA: What’s Next for Federal Workforce Development Programs?
Workforce
For nearly a century, federal workforce development programs have operated to equip workers with the skills they need and businesses with the resources and manpower to thrive in a growing and changing economy. Congress passed the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) in 2014 with strong bipartisan support as part of the long recovery from the 2008 financial crisis. Now, as WIOA is up for reauthorization more than a decade later, policymakers from both parties recognize the importance of maintaining an adaptive and forward-looking federal workforce development program.