AI agents are communicating with one another. Experiments by the Free Systems lab, led by Hoover's Andy Hall, show how a shared message board can lead a swarm astray, and which rules help keep it on track.

Extraordinary Multi-Agent Delusions and the Madness of Crowds

AI agents are talking to one another. Our experiments show how a shared message board can lead a swarm astray, and which rules help keep it on track.

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Taiwan has been successful at defending its democracy against disinformation, cyberattacks and other pressure campaigns by China, but will need to do more to prevent democratic backsliding at home, says Hoover’s Larry Diamond.

Is Taiwan’s democracy under threat? | Interview with Larry Diamond

The Hoover Senior Fellow sat down with Taiwan News.

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Some $300 billion in stablecoins circulate, almost all dollar-denominated. That suggests a strong future for the dollar, writes Griswold Center scholar Carolyn A. Wilkins, but institutions must be strong enough to support that growth. Learn more in the latest piece for Hoover's Commons Initiative.

How Stablecoins Can Serve Dollar Dominance

To extend the dollar’s reach, America needs to preserve the credibility that makes it the currency most worth holding.

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Hoover's Benjamin Jaros discusses California’s Proposition 40, the "billionaire tax," on the Follow Your Different podcast. Jaros highlights the constitutional challenges the tax is likely to face, if passed.

California’s New Life Savings Tax Hiding in the “Billionaire Tax”

A conversation with Hoover's Benjamin Jaros.

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Waste, fraud, and abuse are usually lumped together into one phrase. But each term describes a separate betrayal of the public trust. Understanding the differences can help provide accountability and drive reform: https://www.hoover.org/research/government-waste-fraud-and-abuse

Russian opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza (@vkaramurza.bsky.social) remembers the bravery of Russians who stood against the 1991 coup attempt. He still sees reason to hope for a democratic Russia. Carolyn Kennedy shares more in Freedom Frequency.

Russian Discontent Made Visible

Opposition leader cites the strength of ordinary Russians—and sees hope for a post-Putin country.

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@ecb.europa.eu Executive Board member Philip Lane joins Hoover Senior Fellow Steven J. Davis on Economics, Applied to discuss Europe's AI gap, the roles of regulation and venture capital, and the challenge of turning new technology into real productivity gains. www.hoover.org/plus/researc...

AI And The Euro-Area Economy | Hoover Plus

Steven Davis catches up with ECB Executive Board Member Philip Lane for a conversation about AI’s impact on Euro-area economies.

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AI will have significant impacts well beyond Silicon Valley. Hoover Director Condoleezza Rice joined The Will Cain Show to discuss why she sees AI as a positive development, how the technology will transform national security, and why policymakers need to keep pace.

Condoleezza Rice: AI will have 'greater effects' than the Industrial Revolution

Hoover Director Condoleezza Rice discusses the AI regulation debate

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When President Trump moved to bar CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House over "biased" coverage, it set off a fast-moving legal showdown. On Free Speech Unmuted, Hoover's Eugene Volokh and Jane Yakowitz break down why the law was surprisingly clear-cut.

Can The President Kick Reporters Out Of The White House?

When President Trump moved to bar CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House over "biased" coverage, it set off a fast-moving legal showdown.

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Eyck Freymann breaks down how the US and its allies can counter Chinese pressure on Taiwan: maintain conventional military deterrence, prepare for the economic fallout of a crisis, and impose costs on Beijing for escalating pressure in the gray zone. Full GoodFellows: www.hoover.org/plus/researc...

No other region touches American lives so directly and at such scale than Latin America, writes Hoover's Anja Manuel on @thehill.com She argues that Washington should engage with more consistency.

Americas First: Trump and Latin America

While Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s recent travels to Colombia, Ecuador and Peru faced criticism regarding legal overreach and geopolitical tension, the article argues that the United Stat…

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The US-China technology race isn't just about chips, data centers, and supply chains. It's also about talent. A new report by Hoover's Amy Zegart and Emerson Johnston reveals that although the US holds advantages in STEM talent, China is closing the gap fast.

The 2026 US Talent Report: Benchmarking America’s STEM Pipeline Amid the Great Talent Competition

This report assesses America's ability to develop, attract, and retain STEM talent and warns that its advantages over China are narrowing rapidly.

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"In the end, Americans must rely on their own people, constitutional government, and open culture to harness AI for the public good—and to deter hostile powers from using it for evil." Victor Davis Hanson examines how AI concerns are being boosted by politicians and what Americans can do about it.

AI and the Same Old Politicized Hysteria

America has endured decades of politicized doomsday warnings. Today’s AI panic follows a familiar script.

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After months of tensions with a NATO ally, how much has the US actually gained from the new security agreement with Denmark and Greenland? Hoover's Michael McFaul @mcfaulmike.bsky.social examines how much of the deal is new, and the costs of getting there.

Trump’s ‘Historic’ Greenland Deal Is Old Wine in New Bottles

After months of threats and tensions with a NATO ally, how much has the United States actually gained from the new security agreement with Denmark and Greenland?

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Millions of Russians oppose the war in Ukraine and Putin's rule, says Vladimir Kara-Murza. Watch the full episode of Today's Battlegrounds with Hoover's H.R. McMaster: plus.hoover.org/plus/researc...

California's long road to ruin started with a dream and a wholly inadequate funding mechanism. The Golden State’s golden gravy train was never on sound financial ground, but the political wheels never stopped rolling, writes Lee Ohanian.

First Stop On California’s High-Speed Rail: The Tiki Bar!

The state’s long road to ruin started with a dream and a wholly inadequate funding mechanism. The Golden State’s golden gravy train was never on sound financial ground—but the political wheels never s...

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🗓️ Friday, 10/2, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. ⤵️ Former president of Mongolia and Hoover Fellow Elbegdorj Tsakhia joins HR McMaster for a timely discussion of Mr. Elbegdorj’s path from pro-democracy activist to president, and his continued work advancing democratic governance internationally.

Democracy Without Shelter: How Mongolia Holds The Line

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In a Q&A for Barron's, Hoover Fellow and author of The Grumpy Economist John Cochrane offers a contrarian view on rate hikes.

Higher Interest Rates Lead to More Inflation, Says Economist John Cochrane. Here’s How It Works.

Cochrane, a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, says that rate cuts will lower inflation only in the short term, absent restrictive fiscal policy.

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Thomas Sowell has shaped how millions think about markets, culture, and public policy. A new collection features leading scholars Condoleezza Rice, Niall Ferguson, John Cochrane, and more on Sowell's impact. Pre-order: https://www.amazon.com/Sowell-Legacy-Impact-Intellectual-Freedom/dp/0817927646/

Can policymakers count on low interest rates? Harvard Professor of International Economics Kenneth Rogoff joins Hoover's Steven Davis at the Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium to discuss the uncertainty around real interest rates, risks of high government debt, and why fiscal prudence matters.

Real Interest Rates and Fiscal Prudence  | Hoover Plus

Ken Rogoff says he was right about secular stagnation, real interest rates, and what it means for fiscal policy. 

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James Wilson, a strong influence in the 1787 Constitutional Convention, clarified the role of naturalization in the new republic: it would be a nation that honored liberty-seekers regardless of where they came from. Paola Sapienza examines Wilson's influence on America's vision.

An Immigrant’s Constitution Built a Stronger America

James Wilson foresaw the power of welcoming free people who aren’t held back by birth.

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California's Prop 39 brings voter ID requirements that many other states have adopted. Supporters say it would ensure election integrity, while opponents worry that some voters don't have ID. Analysis by California Decides helps you understand the debate.

Proposition Lab: Proposition 39

Proposition 39 requires voters provide either state-issued identification to vote in person or the last four digits of a government-issued identification number to vote by mail-in ballot, similar to many other states.

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Why does America’s technology leadership matter beyond Silicon Vally? A16z general partner and Hoover Fellow Anne Neuberger joins Ben Horowitz on The a16z Show to discuss how AI is reshaping the relationship between government and innovation around the world.

Ben Horowitz on the Global Race for Tech, Power, and Influence

YouTube video by a16z

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America's 250th birthday may have passed, but several current exhibitions offer a timeless and important look at the Declaration of Independence and the uniqueness of the American experiment. Michael Auslin on @washingtonpost.com ⤵️

Opinion | For the 250th, quiet contemplation of the document that started it all

These unvarnished but unbiased exhibits on the Declaration of Independence deserve a visit.

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Hoover's Niall Ferguson writes that we need an AI version of the 1970s Biological Weapons Convention.

AIpocalypse Now

It’s not just the next 9/11, enabled by AI, that is coming. It’s the next global financial crisis. It’s the next pandemic. It might even be the next world war. What, if anything, can we do about it?

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The Hoover Immigration Initiative is launching to investigate how the patchwork of laws and administrative rules that have shaped US immigration policy over the last half century are currently serving our economy.

Hoover Immigration Initiative to Examine High-Skilled Immigration and the American Economy

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Xi Jinping seeks to transform the international system in a way that reflects China's values. How can the US respond appropriately? Hoover's Elizabeth Economy offers her take on what's at stake in Beijing-Washington relations as Trump and Xi meet in DC. Via @bloomberg.com.

Bloomberg Talks: Elizabeth Economy on the Trump-Xi Summit

Hoover's Elizabeth Economy offers her perspective on this week's summit.

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How can leaders prepare for strategic surprises in an uncertain world? In @thecipherbrief.bsky.social, Hoover's Maria Langan Riekhof draws on 34+ years in the Intelligence Community and CIA Red Cell lessons to show how organizations can stress-test assumptions and prepare for many possible futures.

Navigating a More Uncertain World: Lessons from CIA’s Red Cell

Twenty-five years after 9/11, the United States is confronting yet another era of profound uncertainty and potential dangers. The pace and scale of change are creating unforeseen disruptions that impa...

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Newspaper publisher and activist Jimmy Lai has been jailed since 2020. Hoover Fellow Paul Wolfowitz argues that if China releases Lai, it could help rebuild trust with Washington.

Opinion | In the Name of Trust, Free Jimmy Lai

There’s a diplomatic opportunity in Xi Jinping’s U.S. visit.

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