Brian Atwood penned this article on privacy and the free press under siege in an increasing number of countries around the world.
2021 In the News
Michael Kennedy provided commentary in this article stating, "Hope for an alternative future seems misplaced when so many suffer. But that is what we need."
Wendy Schiller offered commentary on speculation among Democrats about the 2024 election.
In this podcast, Mark Blyth explores the current political landscape, touching on everything from the Great Resignation to hydrogen fuel.
Institute for the Future of Education
Women Outnumber Men at a Record High at US Universities (Jayanti Owens cited)
This article highlights research by Jayanti Owens that shows that behavioral challenges seen from preschool age can be significant predictors of whether boys drop out of high school or decide not to go to college.
Foreign Affairs
India's Stalled Rise (coauthored by Arvind Subramanian)
Arvind Subramanian coauthored this article with Josh Felman on India's performance and prospects. The piece summarizes Subramanian's recent presentation at the Watson Institute, which can be found here.
Jan Stockbruegger penned this column on the environmental risks of the shipping industry.
This article cites the Costs of War report's estimated total of service members who have died in war operations or by suicide since 9/11.
Brian Atwood penned this article, exploring various ways in which the U.S. can help Afghanistan's urgent starvation crisis.
Ashutosh Varshney penned this article featuring an interview with Salman Rushdie during a recent OP Jindal seminar at the Center for Contemporary South Asia.
Ieva Jusionyte provided commentary in this piece on gun smuggling and drug related violence: "We can't really understand the U.S. as separate from Mexico when we think about the regional economy of violence." This article also appeared in El Paso Matters.
Stephen Kinzer penned this article on the U.S.' role in a potential war between Russia and Ukraine.
In this segment, Wendy Schiller discusses culture shifts in the arts, as well as the misuse of federal funding by politicians.
Jan Stockbruegger penned this article on a new international initiative to reduce shipping emissions.
Jeff Colgan offered commentary in this article on the recent news that the U.S. will release 50 million barrels of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
Chas Freeman appeared in this interview to discuss how something called 'Ping Pong Democracy' led to a major political breakthrough between the U.S. and China.
Scottish Centre for Global History
Mark Blyth on Anger, Climate Change, Global Economy, and Dundee (interview with Mark Blyth)
Mark Blyth appeared in this podcast episode to discuss the role of public anger in the Global Economy, how realistic solutions for climate change and inequality are, and more.
Bloomberg Surveillance
Surveillance: Lira Weakness With Amoroso (interview with Wendy Schiller)
Wendy Schiller appeared as a guest on this podcast episode.
Brian Atwood penned this article on President Biden's upcoming "Summit for Democracy" slated for early December.
Wendy Schiller provided commentary in this article stating, "It is typical of candidates in a crowded and tight primary race to release any polling that shows them in a good light, mostly to enhance their fundraising efforts."
Ashutosh Varshney provided commentary in this article on Prime Minister Modi's repeal of farm laws in India that have prompted a year of unrest.
Stephen Kinzer penned this column on U.S. involvement in Cuba.
Dany Bahar coauthored this article citing the positive impact that immigration has on labor force participation.
In this interview, Emily Oster discusses how she creates studies and what happens to ideas that never make it off the ground.
Richard Arenberg offered commentary on how the rise in inflation could complicate the politics on a spending bill.
In this interview, Stephen Kinzer discusses the CIA's MK Ultra program with host Frank Morano.
Chas Feeman provided commentary in this article on the escalating tension between China and Taiwan and the United States' role between the two.
Brian Atwood penned this piece on the success and history behind foreign aid programs in the United States.
Peter Andreas appeared in this video to discuss the history of war and drugs.
In this podcast episode, Emily Oster argues that running your family life the way you'd run your own business makes for a better family in today's crazy world.
In this episode of the TED Radio Hour, Emily Oster describes how she started collecting data nationwide to help parents decide whether to send their children to school during the pandemic.
Emily Oster provided commentary in this article stating, "After several months, we've seen that in-person schooling can be functional."
Wendy Schiller is a guest on this podcast episode, where she discusses the current standing of the GOP.
This article reflects on the panel discussion and Q&A with Salman Rushdie hosted by the Center for Contemporary South Asia at Watson.
This article features an interview with Emily Oster on vaccinating children, a new "test-to-stay" pilot program in a local school district, and more.
Jeff Colgan provided commentary in this article stating, "The U.S. is beginning to see climate change as not just a "threat multiplier" or as a single issue, but as altering the whole strategic landscape that the United States faces."
This article references "The Costs of Working with the Americans in Afghanistan" - a paper published by Costs of War in April 2021.
In this interview, Emily Oster says business ideologies can help parents hack their kid's after-school schedule, reach their collective goals and make better decisions.
Deborah Gordon appeared in this podcast interview to discuss the environmental risk of fossil fuels.
In this article, Jeff Colgan spoke about the shift among U.S. defense policymakers as they recognize climate change "not just as a 'threat multiplier' or as a single issue, but as altering the whole strategic landscape that the United States faces."
Brian Atwood penned this column exploring how, as the Peoples' Republic of China steps up its pressure on Taiwan, the debate over U.S. policy heats up as well.
In this video clip, Elizabeth Warren cites the Costs of War report in reference to the number of Afghan civilians, military, and police killed in post-9/11 wars overseas.
In this piece, Emily Oster shares 5 key insights from her book, The Family Firm: A Data-Driven Guide to Better Decision Making in the Early School Years.
Jayanti Owens offered commentary on the discrepancies between men and women when it comes to college application rates.
This article cites Opportunity Insights, a project led by John Friedman, in reference to low employment levels as of mid-August 2021 for individuals who make less than $27,000 per year.
Wendy Schiller discusses the delay in appointing ambassadors to serve in the Biden administration.
The American Prospect
The 'War on Terror' Accelerates in Africa (written by Stephanie Savell)
Stephanie Savell penned this article which states, "It's clear that the U.S.-sponsored model of a "war on terror" fuels government repression of its own people and escalates cycles of violence" in reference to the Middle East and Africa.
Eric Patashnik appeared in this podcast to discuss his work on the politics of programs survivability after reforms passed Congress.