2021 In the News

This article cites the Costs of War report at Watson, stating that approximately 929,000 people have been killed in post-9/11 wars according to the report.

This piece features an interview with Costs of War co-directors Cathy Lutz and Stephanie Savell on a new report ahead of the 20th anniversary of 9/11.

This article references the Costs of War report at Watson, citing that the U.S. has spent more than $5.48 trillion since 2001.

This article mentions President Biden referencing the Costs of War report in his most recent speech on Afghanistan.

This article references the Costs of War report, citing that more than 7,000 U.S. service members have been killed in Afghanistan and Iraq according to the Project.

This article cites the Costs of War report in reference to the number of American journalists and humanitarian aid workers killed in Afghanistan between 2011 and 2021.

Michael Kennedy offers commentary in this article on the influence of COVID-19 on the younger generation, specifically students he's taught at Brown.

This piece cites the Costs of War report at Watson.

Ashutosh Varshney provided commentary in this article on the social fear of Muslims overtaking Hindus in India.

This article cites the Costs of War report, stating: "Tens of thousands of people have died in the conflict and some $2.3 trillion has been spent, according to the Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs at Brown University."

This article references the Costs of War report, citing that the United States has spent $2.26 trillion on the war in Afghanistan as of April, including operations in Pakistan.

In this interview with Sharmine Narwani, Chas Freeman touches on U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East, China's re-entry to the region, Israel's current predicament and more.

This article cites a study co-authored by Emily Oster and four others in which they analyze student Covid rates in Florida, New York and Massachusetts during the 2020-21 school year.

Prerna Singh appears in this podcast interview to discuss India's governmental relationship with Afghanistan and other neighboring countries.

Wendy Schiller provided commentary in this article stating, "This president has clearly decided that his mission, his set of goals is very much focused on improving conditions in the United States of America and essentially avoiding loss of life."

James N. Green offered commentary in this article stating, "Bolsonaro has discredited many of the institutions, so there's widespread cynicism about the institutions of democracy now."

This article cites the Costs of War report at Watson in reference to the number of Afghans killed in post-9/11 wars, as well as the amount of U.S. money spent overseas.

Brian Atwood penned this piece on the troubled aftermath in Haiti resulting from a recent earthquake, hurricane, and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

This article cites the Costs of War project at Watson in reference to the number of deaths and amount of money spent on post-9/11 wars.

This article cites the Costs of War report at Watson in reference to the number of lives lost and amount of money spent in post-9/11 wars overseas.

This article cites Emily Oster's weekly newsletter and the idea of creating a "data force" to gather information on breakthrough infections in fully vaccinated people and Covid cases in children.

This article cites the Costs of War report at Watson in reference to the amount of U.S. money spent overseas, as well as the number of military lives lost in post-9/11 operations.

This article cites John Friedman, co-director of Opportunity Insights, on the impact of COVID-19 on U.S. employment.

This article cites Watson's Trending Globally podcast on which Emily Oster recently appeared to discuss her new book, The Family Firm.

Richard Boucher provided commentary in this article on the current state of Afghanistan.

Richard Boucher provided commentary in this article on the Taliban's rise to governance and power in Afghanistan.

Wendy Schiller offered commentary on how the effectiveness of Democrats' messaging will help determine whether they retain the majority next year.

Climate Solutions Lab Affiliate Jan Stockbruegger penned this article describing the options and the role of the International Maritime Organization.

Tyler Jost provided commentary in this article on the relationship between the Taliban and the Chinese government.

Brian Atwood penned this column in The Hill.

Mark Blyth provides commentary in this article stating, "As the IPCC report makes clear, there are now only unknown and unfamiliar alternative futures that we can choose from."

Stephen Kinzer penned this column arguing that external pressure on Cuba and Iran hurts ordinary people and doesn't budge incalcitrant regimes.

In this interview, Emily Oster delves into content from her new book, The Family Firm.

Emily Oster joins The Ross Kaminsky Show to discuss her new book, The Family Firm.

In this interview, Emily Oster delves into her family life and new book, The Family Firm.

Emily Oster provides commentary in this article, stating her opinion that we will inevitably learn to live with COVID-19 rather than try to eradicate it.

This article cites the Costs of War project at Watson in reference to the number of Afghan civilians who have died in post-9/11 wars.

This article provides a review for Emily Oster's new book, The Family Firm.

In this podcast interview, Emily Oster discusses the backlash to her advocacy of re-opening schools during the pandemic, what damage a year out of the classroom means for pupils, and her top piece of parenting advice.

Tyler Jost provided commentary in this article stating, "I think that for the Party, demonstrating excellence at the [Olympics] showcases how far China has come as a nation, and the kind of achievements that it has made. From that perspective, it is a kind of signal of its improved international status."

In this interview, Emily Oster discusses her new book with podcast host Amy Scott.

Wendy Schiller offered commentary in this article.

This article cites Emily Oster's new book, The Family Firm, and references an upcoming interview with MPR News.

This article mentions the Costs of War project at Watson.

This article cites the Costs of War project at Watson and includes the four deceased police officers who were present at the January 6, 2021 insurrection as casualties of war.

Wendy Schiller is cited in this article stating, "Whatever the polls say, whatever the voting base is, who is actually fueling the Republicans in terms of campaign contributions? You're seeing a distinct split."

In this interview, Emily Oster discusses different approaches to parenting - including some mentioned in her new book The Family Firm.

Cathy Lutz offered commentary on the culture of the automobile and its effect on daily life, including the politics around bicycle infrastructure.