The Consequences of China’s New Rare Earths Export Restrictions

• AEI scholar Samuel J. Abrams argues that while Gay's resignation is a step forward, it is insufficient in addressing the broader issues within Harvard and other collegiate institutions regarding DEI policies.
• Abrams criticizes Harvard's DEI bureaucracy, accusing it of promoting hatred toward Jews and suppressing free speech.

• Brookings expert Samantha Gross writes that reducing oil production in the U.S. will not significantly impact global oil production, as other producers can easily fill the gap.
• Changing the transportation system from gasoline and diesel to electricity is key to reducing oil demand and greenhouse gas emissions.

• The Arab public's response to the Israel-Hamas conflict is increasingly characterized by a preference for nonviolent, pro-peace approaches.
• There is a significant shift in the Arab world towards rejecting violence and extremist ideologies, as evidenced by public opinion surveys.

• CSIS Global Health Policy experts write that the Biden administration must reset its strategy to manage Israel's conduct in the conflict, which has caused an "apocalyptic" humanitarian crisis and global reputational damage.
• Gaza's entire health system has been destroyed, with UN agencies and NGOs struggling to provide minimum medical aid to Gazan refugees.

The federal government's effort to downsize may lead to increased privatization and automation. This shift raises concerns about the accessibility and fairness of services for Americans reliant on government support, per commentary from Brookings.