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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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Houthi Rebel Attacks in the Red Sea

Foreign Policy

Iniya Karimanal

The Houthis are an anti-Sunni Yemeni rebel group. Since November 2023, The Houthis have launched numerous missile and drone attacks on commercial Israeli ships in the Red Sea targeting as a response to the intensifying war in Gaza. The US has responded with self-defense strikes, which was met with mixed responses from the Middle East, Europe, and regional powers.

East Palestine: One Year Later

Public Health Policy

Varun Venkatesh

Health-related issues as a result of mankind’s increasing pollution have been a key discussion in healthcare policy in the United States. While pollution is often a byproduct of an economically considered policy, pollution can also come as a result of unintended catastrophes, one of which occurred in East Palestine over a year ago. As a result, this brief conducts an in-depth analysis of the conversations within US healthcare policy and legislative suggestions to address the effects of the East Palestine train derailment that remain even a year after the event unfolded.

Housing Market Recovery

Economic Policy

Arya Kumar

Following a continued slowdown in the housing market characterized by low inventory and dwindling activity, there is renewed optimism for 2024. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) predicts that the housing market will experience a revival in 2024, with housing construction and demand presenting signs of improvement. This brief will explore the broader implications of the US housing market recovery predictions for 2024.

Social Media Addiction x Meta Lawsuit

Technology Policy

Christine Li

This brief details an examination into the current legal cases against social media corporation Meta Platforms Inc. for their addictive app features that have been harmful to children and teen mental health‍

The Changing Landscape of the U.S. Education System

Social Policy

Gracie Adams

This brief summarizes the effects of factors such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the growth of technology on K-12 education, and the implications of these changes on the future of the U.S. education system. This brief also delves into the policies that have been enacted to recover from the pandemic, and what further changes should be made.

Future of War - Artificial Intelligence Weapons

Artificial intelligence

Christine Li

With AI taking over many different sectors from digital art to driving, it appears weapons of warfare could be next. Through this highly controversial technological development, it has been heavily debated and dissected since its very inception. This brief will dive into the recent discourse regarding autonomous weapons and the potential of Artificial Intelligence in looking at the history, arguments, and future legislative implications.