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November 15, 2023 The Washington Post

Xi and Biden meet amid a fracturing world order (comments by Lyle Goldstein)

In an article for The Washington Post, Lyle Goldstein discusses how to make genuine and lasting improvements in US-China relations.

November 15, 2023 Medium

Omer Bartov: “Israel suffers from a serious disease of euphoria of power” (interview with Omer Bartov)

In an interview for Medium, Omer Bartov warns of potential genocide in Gaza.

November 14, 2023 Nikkei Asia

U.S.-China: One summit, two different goals for Biden and Xi (comments by Lyle Goldstein)

In a recent article for Nikkei Asia, Lyle Goldstein discusses the Xi-Biden meeting.

November 14, 2023 NPR

What United States Vs. Rahimi Could Mean For Gun Rights Of Domestic Abusers (interview with Wendy Schiller)

In an interview on NPR's 1A, Wendy Schiller discusses a case the Supreme Court will soon hear that challenges a federal law stripping gun ownership rights from people under domestic violence protection orders.

November 13, 2023 The Washington Post

How Chinese aggression is increasing the risk of war in the Taiwan Strait (comments by Lyle Goldstein)

Lyle Goldstein comments for The Washington Post, “It’s reached a very, very high level of tension. War could essentially happen any time.”

November 13, 2023 Sky News Australia

Taiwan on the agenda for Xi-Biden talks (interview with Lyle Goldstein)

Lyle Goldstein discusses China-Taiwan tensions in an interview with Sky News Australia.

November 11, 2023 The Diplomat

Managing the Complex Maritime Disputes That Divide China and the US (written by Lyle Goldstein)

In a recent article for The Diplomat, Lyle Goldstein discusses the volatile situation in the South China Sea.

November 11, 2023 El País

Mexico’s avocados and arms trafficking: The criminal combination suffocating Michoacán (comments by Ieva Jusionyte)

In a recent article for El País, Ieva Jusionyte comments, "It has become a much more complex business," drawing on her years of research on arms trafficking.

November 10, 2023 The New York Times

What I Believe as a Historian of Genocide (written by Omer Bartov)

Omer Bartov writes in the New York Times, "We know from history that it is crucial to warn of the potential for genocide before it occurs, rather than belatedly condemn it after it has taken place. I think we still have that time."

November 9, 2023 Christian Science Monitor

Parents’ election plea: Could schools get back to teaching? (comments by Jonathan Collins)

In an article for the Christian Science Monitor, Jonathan Collins comments on the results of this week's nationwide local elections, in which many conservative school board candidates lost to their more moderate or liberal competitors.

November 8, 2023 Democracy Now

“Stop This Madness”: Holocaust Survivor Marione Ingram, 87, Condemns Israeli Assault & Calls for Peace (interview with Omer Bartov)

In an interview with Democracy Now, Omer Bartov states “The refusal of the Israeli government to find any kind of compromise with the Palestinians … is what led and keeps leading to this ongoing and increasingly violent confrontation between Israel and the Palestinians."

November 8, 2023 Rhode Island Current

Amo won the CD1 race. Now, he’s racing against the clock to D.C. (comments by Wendy Schiller)

In an article for Rhode Island Current, Wendy Schiller comments on the haste in appointing a new Senator after Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s death.

November 6, 2023 The Boston Globe

The Ukraine war has no end in sight (written by Stephen Kinzer)

Stephen Kinzer writes for The Boston Globe, "Both warring armies have goals they must achieve before laying down their weapons. The goals are fundamentally incompatible. Neither side is willing to accept even the other’s minimum demands."

November 3, 2023 MSNBC

'The possibility of genocide is staring us in the face' in Gaza (interview with Omer Bartov)

In an interview on MSNBC, Omer Bartov discusses Israel’s bombardment of Gaza.

November 3, 2023 The Diplomat

Chinese Strategists Evaluate the Use of ‘Kamikaze’ Drones in the Russia-Ukraine War (co-authored by Lyle Goldstein)

Lyle Goldstein co-authors a piece for The Diplomat arguing Russia and Ukraine have used loitering munitions successfully in the current war, which China is watching closely.

October 30, 2023 The Conversation

In the Israel-Hamas war, children are the ultimate pawns – and ultimate victims (written by Omer Bartov)

Omer Bartov penned this op-ed for The Conversation on the current events in Israel and Gaza.

October 30, 2023 The Boston Globe

The deficit has doubled — to $2 trillion. This economist says worrying about it is silly. (interview with Mark Blyth)

In an interview with The Boston Globe, Mark Blyth discusses public spending, deficits and the consequences of austerity measures.

October 30, 2023 New York Magazine

COVID Lockdowns Were a Giant Experiment. It Was a Failure. A key lesson of the pandemic. (Emily Oster's research cited)

A recent New York Magazine article references research by Emily Oster on COVID-19 infection-rate data in schools.

October 29, 2023 The Times

Why Big Oil is back — and what it means for net zero (comments by Jeff Colgan)

Jeff Colgan comments in a recent article for The Times.

October 29, 2023 The Atlantic

‘I am a Practicing Catholic and I am a Proud Jew’ (written by David Kertzer)

David Kertzer writes a profile on the famous jurist Guido Calabresi for The Atlantic.

October 27, 2023 CNBC

Achieving the ‘American dream?’ A lot of it depends on where you grow up (comments by John Friedman)

A recent CNBC article cites research from John Friedman and his colleagues that shows numerous variables that define neighborhoods all have lasting impacts on children’s future income.

October 26, 2023 Harvard Radcliffe Institute

Wounds across Borders (interview with Ieva Jusionyte)

In an interview on the Harvard Radcliffe Institute's podcast BornCurious, Ieva Jusionyte explains what bodily injuries tell us about borders, violence, and our society.

October 24, 2023 WION

Wang Yi in United States from October 26-28 (interview with Lyle Goldstein)

In an interview with WION, Lyle Goldstein discusses how Wang Yi's trip to the U.S. could set the tone for a potential meeting between President Biden and Xi Jinping.

October 23, 2023 Forbes

China’s Window For War (Rose McDermott's research cited)

A recent Forbes article cites a study by Rose McDermott, which explores the correlation between a leader's age and their propensity to initiate and escalate militarized disputes.

October 23, 2023 The Defense Post

Trashing Energy Needs: A Case for Expanded Plasma Gasification Use by the US Military (Climate Solutions Lab research cited)

A recent piece in The Defense Post references a 2022 report from the Climate Solutions Lab that mapped security threats created by the U.S. military’s dependence on fossil fuels.

October 21, 2023 The Sacramento Bee

School test scores show California struggling to reach pre-COVID levels of achievement (Emily Oster's research cited)

A recent article in The Sacramento Bee states that a handful of states reached pre-pandemic levels on their state tests based on data collected by Emily Oster.

October 21, 2023 NBC News

Tainted water and viruses put Gaza residents, especially kids, at further risk (comments by Adam Levine)

In an article for NBC News, Adam Levine discussed the risk of tainted water in war zones, noting that in other conflicts around the world, infectious diseases actually kill more civilians than bombs or bullets.

October 21, 2023 The Guardian

Speaker fiasco lays bare ungovernable dysfunction of House Republicans (comments by Wendy Schiller)

Wendy Schiller comments for The Guardian, “It’s one thing to be chaotic if you’re Trump – but it’s another to not be able to pass any legislation at all.”

October 20, 2023 Bloomberg

Biden, Trump, and 2024 (interview with Wendy Schiller)

In an interview on Bloomberg's The Tape podcast, Wendy Schiller discusses the latest on the House Speakership.

October 20, 2023 Vox

The argument that Israel practices apartheid, explained (comments by Omer Bartov)

In an article for Vox, Omer Bartov offered commentary on some of the policies of the West Bank.

October 19, 2023 The Boston Globe

War is a cost of holding on to history too tightly (written by Stephen Kinzer)

Stephen Kinzer writes for The Boston Globe "Nations should logically do whatever is in their best interest. When they don’t, it’s often because of mistrust or hatred that is rooted in their past."

October 19, 2023 Sky News Australia

China Denies 'Debt Trap Diplomacy'

In an interview with Sky News Australia, Lyle Goldstein discusses Putin's recent visit to Beijing.

October 18, 2023 The New York Times

Exxon Mobil’s Pioneer Acquisition Is a Direct Threat to Democracy (written by Jeff Colgan)

In a guest essay for The New York Times, Jeff Colgan argued that Exxon Mobil’s purchase of Pioneer Natural Resources would set off a wave of consolidation throughout the oil sector that would weaken market competition and undermine democracy.

October 18, 2023 Colorado Public Radio

Political and religious influences amplify in some Colorado school board races, as focus shifts away from students (comments by Jonathan Collins)

In an article for Colorado Public Radio, Jonathan Collins offered commentary on civic engagement, noting that most people tend to not be interested in hyper-partisan political issues.

October 17, 2023 The 74

Science of Reading Push Helped Some States Exceed Pre-Pandemic Performance (comments by Emily Oster)

In an article for The 74, Emily Oster discusses the findings by the COVID-19 School Data Hub, which she directs, noting there are states where students are recovering from or exceeding COVID-related declines in reading and science.

October 16, 2023 Chicago Tribune

Thousands of migrants are now sleeping outside in Chicago (comments by Peter Andreas)

In a recent Chicago Tribune article, Peter Andreas called the busing by Abbott an “interesting extension of the idea of trafficking.”

October 13, 2023 Salon

"Israel's 9/11" is a dangerous, bloody trap — just like America's 9/11 (Costs of War research cited)

A recent Salon article references data from the Costs of War project that calculated there were more than 400,000 direct civilian deaths in the U.S. post-9/11 wars in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq, Syria, Yemen and elsewhere.

October 12, 2023 Bloomberg

CPI, Financial Advising, and DC Latest (interview with Wendy Schiller)

Wendy Schiller was featured on Bloomberg's The Tape podcast to discuss topics including the Biden administration’s response to the conflict in Israel.

October 11, 2023 WPRI

Brown University professor breaks down the current situation in Israel (interview with Omer Bartov)

Omer Bartov was interviewed for WPRI about the current situation in Israel and Gaza and offered historical context.

October 9, 2023 Associated Press

Vatican defends wartime Pope Pius XII as conference honors Israeli victims of Hamas incursion

A recent Associated Press article references David Kertzer's speech at the Pontifical Gregorian University on his research into the World War II-era record of Pope Pius XII.

October 8, 2023 The Forward

This war united Israelis like never before — and we will continue to fight for peace (written by Dany Bahar)

Dany Bahar writes for The Forward, "Hamas couldn’t care less about who they kill, as long as they kill Jews."

October 5, 2023 USA Today

Giving her recognition she deserves: Dianne Feinstein funeral eclipsed by Washington chaos (comments by Wendy Schiller)

In a recent USA Today article, Wendy Schiller comments on the significance of Rep. Nancy Pelosi boarding a military plane to accompany the body of the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein back to California.

October 5, 2023 The Economist

Is Britain’s Labour Party a bunch of Tories, naifs or liars? (comments by Mark Blyth)

In an article for The Economist, Mark Blyth offered commentary on Britain’s Labor Party.

October 4, 2023 Connecticut Public Radio

How did school boards become political flashpoints? (interview with Jonathan Collins)

In an interview on Connecticut Public Radio, Jonathan Collins discusses the politics — and power — of school boards in Connecticut and across the country.

October 3, 2023 Financial Times

How to smash the class ceiling in the workplace (interview with John Friedman)

In an interview on the Financial Times' Working It podcast, John Friedman explains why social mobility has faltered in the US and how that trend might be reversed.

October 3, 2023 Robert Wright's Nonzero Podcast

What Would a War over Taiwan Look Like? (interview with Lyle Goldstein)

In an interview on Robert Wright's Nonzero podcast, Lyle Goldstein discusses how DC think tanks underestimate China's military.

October 3, 2023 Associated Press

Differing infant mortality rates in Japan and the US are not connected to vaccine policies (Emily Oster's research cited)

In a recent Associated Press article, Emily Oster notes there has been a large decline of infant deaths due to SIDS due to preventative steps parents have taken, such as having infants sleep on their back.

October 3, 2023 Power Problem Podcast

Human Psychology and Nuclear Brinkmanship (interview with Rose McDermott)

In an interview on Power Problems podcast from the Cato Institute, Rose McDermott discusses the psychology of political leaders.

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