Matin Bek
Fellow, Future Security Program, New America; Former Chief of Staff to the President of Afghanistan
Afghanistan’s Aftershocks
Future Security fellow and former senior Afghan government official Matin Bek examines the aftershocks of the Afghanistan withdrawal.
Five Insights On Political Parties in the Wake of Biden’s Exit
With the political turmoil of a fractured democracy, the weakening of strong parties reveals the dangers of unchecked individual power.
Pell Financing Explained
Even though Pell Grants are an entitlement for eligible students, Congress must decide to appropriate funds for the program each year.
Building Better Pathways for Youth: Lessons from Three Cases in Federal Flexibility
Giving People Money Made Americans More Financially Secure During The Pandemic
Implementation Resources for AI in Education
States and other organizations have developed different AI and education guidelines and frameworks, which we've compiled into a repository.
Podcast: Navigating Laws for Civilian Cyber Corps
Where Does Tim Walz Stand on Early Care and Education?
As governor, Walz oversaw the creation of a paid leave program and increased funding for child care
Biden’s exit and the dysfunction of U.S. politics
Oscar Pocasangre and Maresa Strano wrote for The Fulcrum on how fusion voting is a potential solution to creating healthier parties.
Climate Emergency and Renewable Opportunities
Dr. Roberta Boscolo from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) unpacks climate science with Martha Molfetas.
Get the (Ice Cream) Scoop: Restoring Public Trust in Higher Education
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TESTIMONY: Elevating Family Perspectives to Shape Federal Care Policy
We are in deep need of more connection and policies that enable us to care more deeply for each other.
Community Colleges Band Together On AI Education
Shalin Jyotishi wrote an article for Forbes on the National Applied Artificial Intelligence Consortium.
