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: Social Security Number Data Breach

Rapid Response

Williana Serve

This brief will analyze the recent rise in cybersecurity threats to public safety, focusing on the theft of social security numbers online. It explores the history of cyberattacks, the recent data breach involving a background check company, and the potential consequences for various stakeholders.

The Quandaries of an Intervention in Haiti

Foreign Policy

Sanjay Karthikeyan

Amidst Haiti's turbulent history of economic woes and gang violence, a fresh wave of crisis grips the nation as governance falters and the prime minister remains marooned in Puerto Rico. International aid efforts stall against the backdrop of logistical hurdles and security risks posed by gangs controlling vital infrastructure in Port-au-Prince. The entrée of over 600 Kenyan policemen has done little to salvage the situation. More Kenyans are expected to arrive in the coming weeks and months along with police and soldiers from the Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Benin, Chad and Jamaica for a total of 2,500 personnel.

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.