Policy Briefs

YIP's policy briefs provide clear, nonpartisan summaries of key national issues and policies. Designed for accessibility, they distill complex topics into concise, understandable analyses, bridging the gap between intricate policy debates and a broad audience. These briefs embody our commitment to informed, unbiased discourse, crucial for fostering a well-informed public and encouraging active engagement in policy discussions.

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Rapid Response: Kamala Harris picks Tim Walz as running mate

Rapid Response

Williana Serve

This brief will analyze Kamala Harris’ choice to make Tim Walz her running mate for the 2024 presidential election. It will consider Walz’s political history and qualifications for this role.

President Biden’s Efforts for Women’s Health

Social Policy

Aneesh Mazumder

With a history of broad underrepresentation in health care, women have awaited more federal efforts to increase their representation within research and clinical work. This policy brief summarizes the state of women’s health in the U.S. and President Joe Biden's current initiatives to address these disparities.

Police Actions Against Nonviolent Resistance

Criminal Justice

Naomi McKenna

This brief analyzes police actions towards nonviolent forms of protests. It will consider existing guidelines on the use of force against peaceful activism.

China and the US: War on AI Technology

Technology Policy

Christine Li

Geopolitics has come to the forefront of foreign policy along with growing concerns over AI. The US and China have engaged in a technology “cold war” to see which can advance more. This brief will share the history and context of the war.

US Labor Market Shortage

Economic Policy

Arya Kumar

Since the employment crisis at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, with over 30 million Americans unemployed, the US job market has steadily recovered. However, labor force participation rates have dropped significantly since pre-pandemic rates. This brief will explore the implications of the US’ current labor shortage and the impacts on various American industries.

Decoding ISIS-K and its Resurgence

Foreign Policy

Iniya Karimanal

ISIS-K is rapidly pursuing violent operations to acquire regional influence, staunchly imposing its stringent interpretation of Sharia law. In March of 2024, a large shift in strategy occurred when the group attacked a Moscow concert hall, killing 143 civilians. This has raised questions about the prospective intentions of the terrorist outfit.