The Future of Warfare, Education and the Climate Change Fight, and More

What U.S.-Russia arms control talks mean for Germany, the growing momentum for climate education, and preparing for military cyberattacks.

View in browser June 7, 2021 Germany's role in US-Russian nuclear arms control   Upcoming U.S.-Russia arms control talks could cover a broad range of issues, including nuclear weapons, missile defense, and cyber capabilities. Steven Pifer writes that Berlin should begin considering how these negotiations will impact German and European security.   Read more Hacked drones and busted logistics are the cyber future of warfare   "Gone are the days when we can pretend that our technologies will work in the face of a military cyberattack. Securing our systems will make everything we buy more expensive—maybe a lot more expensive. But the alternative is no longer viable," write Bruce Schneier and Tarah Wheeler.   Read more Will 2021 be the year governments commit to quality climate education?   Governments around the world have acknowledged that education plays an important role in the fight against climate change, but climate literacy is not always a major priority in schools. Kathleen Rogers and Rebecca Winthrop explain why there may be a shift this year.    Read more Help support Brookings with a donation   Brookings is committed to making its high-quality, independent policy research free to the public. Please consider making a contribution today to our Annual Fund to support our experts' work. The conclusions and recommendations of any Brookings publication are solely those of its author(s), and do not reflect the views of the Institution, its management, or its other scholars. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Brookings Institution campus in Washington, D.C. is currently closed and all events are virtual only. For more information on the Institution's response, read our full guidance here. The Brookings Institution, 1775 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036 Unsubscribe Manage your newsletter preferences | Receive the Brookings Brief less often