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The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) recently released its after-action review of the 2025 Palisades Fire.

Hoover Institution director Condoleezza Rice discusses Putin's reaction to President Donald Trump's order for the Pentagon to resume testing nuclear weapons, rising tensions in Venezuela, and the surge in socialism

This ad hoc report explores the pathways of absenteeism and early leaving from education and training (ELET), identifying at-risk groups as well as the preventive measures and interventions adopted in the European context, as identified in the research literature. ELET has significant negative consequences not just for the individual, but for society as a whole. It is therefore crucial to explore its pathways in order to build a society in which all members are included and have access to contextual support to develop their potential. Several predictors of ELET are identified at individual, school and societal level. In addition, emphasis is placed on the importance of considering all contex..

This report explores the foresight work carried out by the members of the EU Agencies Network for Scientific Advice (EU-ANSA) Futures Cluster between 2019 and 2024 – a period marked by heightened attention to foresight within the EU. Notably, this included the appointment of the first European Commission Vice-President for Foresight in 2019, reflecting a growing institutional commitment to long-term thinking. During this time, the global landscape was shaped by a series of complex and disruptive events – from geopolitical tensions and the COVID-19 pandemic to rising political volatility and rapid technological advances in areas such as AI. These developments have underscored the importan..

Failure to complete higher education (HE) not only represents a waste of time and resources for students and their families, but also constitutes a misallocation of public funding. Dropping out of HE is a complex process, with students having diverse reasons for leaving university without obtaining a degree. The present report aims to investigate the underlying causes of university dropout across the European Union and to evaluate the effectiveness of existing policies designed to address this challenge. Recognising that failure to complete HE carries significant personal and societal costs, ranging from diminished individual opportunities to the inefficient use of public educational investm..

Over the past decade, various educational systems in Europe have faced a notable decline in basic skills among primary and secondary school students. Drawing on a wide range of studies, this report identifies potential contributing factors, assesses the quality of the underlying evidence, and proposes directions for future policy and practice. The decline appears to have been driven by a combination of intersecting factors: - increased use of digital technologies and social media; - curriculum reforms that may have deprioritised foundational subjects; - inconsistent preparation and professional development of teachers in basic skills instruction; - socioeconomic disparities in access to lear..

European countries have made significant commitments to expand early childhood education and care (ECEC) as a foundation for lifelong learning and social inclusion. However, gaps persist in the participation of children from vulnerable groups. These include those in poverty, Roma and migrant children, children with disabilities, and others at risk of social exclusion, who are less likely to attend ECEC and thus miss out on its benefits. The present report examines effective measures to increase the participation of vulnerable children in ECEC and includes a specific focus on children under 3 years of age. Drawing on European research and case studies, the report identifies key strategies: es..

In recent years, growing concerns over declining academic outcomes, particularly among top-performing students, have intensified the need for education policies that promote excellence alongside equity. International assessments such as PISA (Programme for International Student Assessment) 2022 show not only a decline in mean scores, but also a shrinkage in the share of high achievers – raising concerns over the future of innovation, social mobility and national competitiveness. This report provides a systematic review of the literature on experimental and quasi-experimental research to identify evidence of effective, efficient and equitable policies and practices that foster excellence in..

This report is intended to support policymakers in designing and implementing policies to enhance equity and inclusion in higher education, with a focus on improving access, progression and completion for all learners – and, in particular, to support students from underrepresented, disadvantaged or vulnerable backgrounds. The report’s original objective was to identify “what works” in equity and inclusion policies within a European context by mapping policy measures that have been evaluated and shown to have a demonstrable positive impact in higher education systems at national level. However, our desk research revealed that such evaluations are scarce: in most countries, monitoring ..

Elizabeth Economy discusses climate issues and challenges with Joanna Lewis and Scott Moore.

George Tavlas on his career as an economist, including as a central banker at the Bank of Greece, the history of monetarism, the evolution of central banking over the past decades, and more.

Hoover Institution fellowChristian Ostermann said, “As America’s top diplomat, [Michael R. Pompeo] brings a unique perspective and global credibility that will significantly advance our mission to tell the story of the Cold War from both sides of the Iron Curtain.”

[Subscription Required] Hoover Institution fellowAnne Neubergernoted that the Biden administration used emergency authorities to impose minimum cyber requirements on pipelines, rail systems, airports, and water utilities.

Hoover Institution fellow EyckFreymann co-authored a new book, The Arsenal of Democracy: Technology, Industry, and Deterrence in an Age of Hard Choices, that offers a clear-eyed assessment of the strategic and industrial shortfalls that must be addressed.

For the live segment of the show, we’ll be discussingZohran Mamdani’s historic winin the New York City mayoral election, the schism on the right exposed byNick Fuentes’s appearance on Tucker Carlson’s show, thedeath of former Vice President Dick Cheney, and the possible role ofAI-generated videoin incitingsocial unrest.

I lived in Manhattan from 1968 until 1972 and from 1993 to 1996 and from 1998 to 2000. My son and my parents both live there. All of my grandparents lived their adult lives in New York City. So, the election of an avowed Socialist as Mayor interests me on several levels.

When I taught at the University of Rochester from 1975 to 1979 and Santa Clara University from 1980 to 1981, I didn’t tell students my political beliefs. Here was the problem: I don’t have a poker face.

[Subscription Required]How do residential moves influence movers’ engagement? Drawing on German household panel data, I demonstrate that moving leads to a temporary decline in local engagement but leaves national engagement unchanged.

A consistent reference point for all ESMA supervised entities regarding governance arrangements, specifically focusing on the management body. The full report including supporting guidance is available on ESMA’s website.

This study provides an overview of the status of international climate negotiations ahead of the climate change conference in Belém, Brazil, from 10 to 21 November 2025. It covers the key topics under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Paris Agreement, namely the mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions, the adaptation to the impacts of climate change, and the support to developing countries. The study also discusses the climate policies of key Parties, the positions of negotiating groups and the role of non-Party stakeholders. This document was prepared by the Policy Department for Transformation, Innovation and Health at the request of the Committee on the Env..

This Eurofound research paper explores key trends in restructuring in recent years, highlighting the companies that announced the largest job losses and job gains in the EU. It builds on an analysis of company announcements recorded in Eurofound’s European Restructuring Monitor (ERM), alongside a new classification of restructuring events involving changes in company location. Recent restructuring trends (2021–2024) are examined in light of the digital and green transition. Longer-term trends (2014–2024) are analysed in relation to companies’ strategic decisions in choosing their geographical location, particularly offshoring, reshoring and relocation. The findings suggest that, amon..