This Friday, Michael McFaul and Abbas Milani explain the broader geopolitical implications of Russia’s recent strategic failures in the Middle East; David L. Leal considers the political future of the United Kingdom as it faces chronic fiscal and leadership challenges; and Vivek Lall and astronaut Buzz Aldrin outline the requirements for American success and strategic leadership in the new space age. 

Today, Charles I. Plosser and Mickey D. Levy argue that a return to the fundamentals can bring the Federal Reserve out from underneath White House pressure. Steven J. Davis and coauthors demonstrate the power of remote work to increase productivity and broaden workforce recruitment. And the GoodFellows speak with Rick Caruso, former candidate for mayor of Los Angeles, about the future of big American cities and how to right the ship in areas that have recently seen significant decline.

Hoover Daily Report | July 24, 2025

Today, Niall Ferguson surveys the accomplishments of Argentina’s president Javier Milei as well as the challenges he faces in cementing the success of his economic reforms; Steven J. Davis discusses the American-led post–World War II international economic system with fellow economist Maury Obstfeld; and H.R. McMaster explains the history of the US-Japan relationship and why it is essential to countering China in the Indo Pacific. 

Today, in a discussion with Dan Wang, Stephen Kotkin speaks about his approach to historical research and education, from archives to the halls of power; Martin Giles and Herbert Lin discuss the Stanford Emerging Technology Review’s unique insights into the development and commercial adoption of scientific innovations; and Thomas J. Sargent and George J. Hall analyze the likely fiscal future of the United States in the wake of massive spending to confront the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Today, Condoleezza Rice offers her analysis of recent US diplomacy with Russia and increased support for Ukraine; Peter Berkowitz explains the importance of citizens recognizing the distinctive contributions of the American Declaration of Independence; and Michael Hartney considers whether the behavior of political leaders might account for declining support among Americans for using standardized tests to measure student achievement.

This Friday, Russell Berman applies his expertise in Middle East politics and history to an analysis of what recent developments in the region, ushered in by Israel and the United States, could mean for its future; Rishi Sunak points out that countries other than the US and China can reap significant benefits from the development and deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) systems; and Victor Davis Hanson takes a look at national policy and politics in the wake of Trump’s reelection, finding that what was once “unthinkable has become the banal.”

Hoover Daily Report | July 18, 2025

Today, Josef Joffe challenges the notion that regime change in Iran would resolve the geopolitical problems flowing from that nation; Michael McFaul unpacks why President Trump has increased his criticisms of Vladimir Putin and his support for Ukraine; and Steven J. Davis and coauthors share findings from their most recent survey of business uncertainty, reporting that among executives, “uncertainty over tariffs and trade policy remains pervasive.” 

Today, Hoover announces two public contests celebrating the scholarly contributions and multigenerational impact of Thomas Sowell; Rishi Sunak calls on democratic market states to form technological, trade, and defense deals to bolster collective resilience in the face of a new authoritarian axis; and Condoleezza Rice discusses the relationship between America’s universities and technology sector, arguing that reforms to the former must be carefully calibrated to avoid disrupting the nation’s innovation edge. 

Today, Hoover reports on hosting election officials to discuss the 2024 voting cycle and ongoing challenges in American election administration; Eugene Volokh takes a look at the limited circumstances in which American citizens can lose their citizenship; and a profile of Hoover Veteran Fellowship Program alumnus John Moses sheds light on his work to assist Afghan refugees resettling in the US, as well as the value of the fellowship program to prospective participants.

Hoover Daily Report | July 15, 2025

Today, H.R. McMaster tells readers why he believes the ruling authoritarian regime in Iran is more fragile than it appears; two decades after coming together to support the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, Bono and Condoleezza Rice reflect on their partnership; and Peter Berkowitz discusses the history and future of American conservatism in an article based on remarks he recently gave to the Public Interest Fellowship’s Annual Forum.

Hoover Daily Report | July 14, 2025