2026 In the News

Lyle Goldstein discussed in the South China Morning Post how China's military modernization is rapidly closing the gap with the United States.

In this op-ed, Lyle Goldstein and Vitaly Kozyrev argue that polar development could bring Asia and Europe closer together, enhancing global stability.

A recent CNN article cites data from the Iran War Energy Cost Tracker, created by a research team at the Watson School’s Climate Solutions Lab.

Marc Dunkelman discussed on the How to Really Run a City podcast why government struggles to deliver results and how rebalancing authority could improve governance.

Marc Dunkelman is a guest on this podcast episode.

Lyle Goldstein told the South China Morning Post that China's latest hypersonic missile deployment makes U.S. naval operations near Taiwan even more difficult.

In an interview with Bloomberg, Sebnem Kalemli-Ozcan discussed how markets are interpreting the Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates steady and the risks of supply-driven inflation.

Lyle Goldstein offers commentary in this article on Trump's options regarding the war in Iran.

In ThePrint, Ashutosh Varshney wrote that recent student protests challenged the BJP's control of the political narrative and temporarily expanded space for democratic dissent in India.

In an interview with Lumi, Prerna Singh said student-led protests over exam reform marked a pivotal moment in Indian politics, but lasting accountability will depend on whether the government follows through on its promises.

In The Guardian, Ashutosh Varshney said the resignation of an Indian cabinet minister marked the first time in more than a decade that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government had lost control of the political narrative.

The Wire China quoted Tyler Jost on how China's military-civil fusion strategy under Xi Jinping has increasingly blurred the line between civilian and defense research, giving the Chinese Communist Party greater influence over universities and industry.

In The Economist, Lyle Goldstein discussed how Russia's growing dependence on China is giving Beijing greater leverage to obtain advanced military technology and intelligence from Moscow.

Lyle Goldstein told the South China Morning Post that Beijing may be easing tensions around Taiwan because it sees Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun's outreach as creating space for broader cross-strait dialogue and believes Washington is becoming more open to reassessing its hard-line China policy.

In an article for the U.S. Naval Institute, Lyle Goldstein argued that the United States should pursue a more pragmatic approach to the Strait of Hormuz by prioritizing diplomacy and regional stability over military intervention.

A recent Al Jazeera story cited data from the Iran War Energy Cost Tracker, developed by researchers at the Climate Solutions Lab.

A recent New York Times opinion piece cites data from the Iran War Energy Cost Tracker, created by a research team at the Climate Solutions Lab.

A recent Wall Street Journal article cited research by John Friedman showing that tax incentives aren't especially effective at encouraging retirement savings.

Heatmap cited research from the Climate Solutions Lab estimating that higher gasoline and diesel prices tied to the Iran war have cost Americans about $71 billion.

Lyle Goldstein told the Washington Examiner that President Donald Trump's allegations of Chinese interference in the 2020 election are unlikely to significantly affect U.S.-China relations or derail planned talks between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

In an article co-authored for Foreign Affairs, Reid Pauly argues that President Donald Trump's reliance on threats over credible assurances has made his administration's coercive foreign policy efforts largely ineffective, weakening long-term U.S. leverage abroad.

In an interview with Good Authority, Reid Pauly said the Trump administration's failure to provide credible assurances, not a lack of military strength, explains why U.S. coercion has struggled to compel Iran to curb its nuclear program.

An article in The Hill cited data from the Iran War Energy Cost Tracker, developed by researchers at the Climate Solutions Lab.

On the Breaking Math podcast, Marc Dunkelman discussed how America's historical approaches to concentrated corporate power can inform today's debates over artificial intelligence regulation.

In the South China Morning Post, Lyle Goldstein said the China-Russia Joint Sea-2026 drill was relatively small and focused on submarine rescue, reflecting a degree of restraint compared with the larger U.S.-led RIMPAC exercise.

A recent New York Times opinion article cited research by John N. Friedman on the relationship between standardized test scores and academic performance at selective colleges.

In an article for the Lowy Institute, Lyle Goldstein argued that European criticism of China over Taiwan is unlikely to improve security and could instead heighten regional tensions.

In an NPR It’s Been a Minute interview, Marc Dunkelman said that knowing one’s neighbors can strengthen community safety and civic trust by building everyday relationships that help people look out for one another.

This article cites a paper on defense contracts published by the Costs of War project.

In this op-ed, Lyle Goldstein argues that the China-Russia alliance is substantially exaggerated.

This article mentions the launch of the Watson School's Workforce Training Policy Lab.

This article on RAISE US, a new non-profit focused on the AI transition, mentions its partnership with the Watson School's Workforce Development Policy Lab and that Watson Dean John N. Friedman serves on its advisory board.

This article mentions the launch of Watson's Workforce Development Policy Lab and its partnership with RAISE US.

Mark Blyth was interviewed about the global factors driving higher inflation and whether they may be here to stay.

Stephen Kinzer penned this op-ed on the risks of escalation in the Russia-Ukraine war and the promise of multilateral negotiation.

This article cites data from the Iran War Energy Cost Tracker, created by a research team at the Watson School’s Climate Solutions Lab.

Jeff Colgan, director of the Climate Solutions Lab at Brown, was interviewed about the energy and economic costs driven by the war with Iran.

This article cites data from the Iran War Energy Cost Tracker, created by a research team at the Watson School’s Climate Solutions Lab.

This article cites data from the Iran War Energy Cost Tracker, created by a research team at the Watson School’s Climate Solutions Lab.

In Stars and Stripes, Lyle Goldstein said unofficial Chinese technology transfers remain a concern despite Beijing's stated support for nuclear nonproliferation.

In this op-ed, Dany Bahar argues that AIPAC is not the electoral force with bottomless pockets that decides who serves in Congress that its critics portray.

This article cites data from the Iran War Energy Cost Tracker, created by a research team at the Watson School’s Climate Solutions Lab.

This article cites data from the Iran War Energy Cost Tracker, created by a research team at the Watson School’s Climate Solutions Lab.

John Friedman, dean of the Watson School, commented for this story that Americans put up with higher inequality but have more economic dynamism.

Jeff Colgan, director of the Climate Solutions Lab at Brown, was interviewed about the energy and economic costs driven by the war with Iran.

Assistant Professor of Nuclear Security and Policy and Political Science, Reid Pauly, offered commentary on the United States’ preliminary Iran deal.

This story cites data from the Costs of War project, showing that Operation Southern Spear has cost U.S. taxpayers $4.5 billion as of the end of March.

In this op-ed, Lyle Goldstein argues China’s "neighborhood" diplomacy is less about building an anti-U.S. axis than pushing for a less destabilizing North Korea.