The Assassination of Shinzo Abe, Takeaways from the Jan 6. Hearings, and More

Next steps for the USMCA, the legacy of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, and upcoming Brookings events for your calendar.

View in browser July 9, 2022 Listen: What does Shinzo Abe's assassination mean for Japan?   Yesterday, Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated at a campaign rally in the city of Nara. Mireya Solís joins The Current podcast to break down this shocking incident and its implications for Japan.   Listen to the podcast 5 important takeaways from the January 6 committee's June hearings   "The committee's investigation has made great progress towards documenting the totality of the campaign to overturn the election—the before and after of January 6 as well as the events of the day." With more Jan. 6 hearings on the way, Colby Galliher reviews some of the committee's major findings so far.   Read more USMCA at 2: Visions for next steps   On July 1, 2020, the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)—a sweeping North American trade deal—came into effect. How is the USMCA fairing after two years? In a new report, six leaders from business, government, and academia reflect on the agreement's successes and share ideas to expand and strengthen it.   Read more 📅 Stay updated on Brookings events   Whether you want to attend an in-person event or watch an online webinar, we have a variety of expert discussions coming up. Check out our events calendar or sign up for the Events Update newsletter for a look ahead at the week each Monday.  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. The Brookings Institution, 1775 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036 Unsubscribe Manage your newsletter subscriptions | Receive the Brookings Brief less often