Wendy Schiller joined this Bloomberg podcast segment to discuss President Biden's next steps.
In the News
This article cites a recent report by Emily Oster which states that learning loss was far worse in districts that kept classes fully remote.
Richard Arenberg provided commentary in this article stating, "It really comes down to this fundamental question of whether or not you think it's a good thing for a president with a legislative majority to be able to do things without any bipartisan input."
Watson Director Edward Steinfeld provided commentary in this interview, stating, "Steel became not just an important industry for China, but it became a symbol in a way, an embodiment of socialist command planning. But it was also an embodiment of modernity."
Stephen Kinzer penned this column on how the election of Honduran president-elect Xiomara Castro could be a turning point for the country.
Stephen Kinzer penned this article on the idea of "strategic depth," or buffers between the U.S. and potential enemies, with a focus on China.
Emily Oster wrote this article on the switch to remote learning in 2021 and the effect it had on many students at Brown.
The Intercept
Silver and Lead (interview with Ieva Jusionyte)
Ieva Jusionyte was interviewed in this article on gun violence and the illegal purchasing of weapons between people in the U.S. and Mexico.
Richard Arenberg penned this article on the history of the filibuster over the past 40 years.
Mark Blyth penned this article on regional growth models and compares carbon states to the rise of the Prosecco industry.
In this interview, Emily Oster shares her thoughts on people's risk assessment capabilities and the pandemic.
Bloomberg Surveillance
Surveillance: The Bull Case With Armstrong (interview with Wendy Schiller)
Wendy Schiller appeared on this podcast segment of Bloomberg Surveillance to discuss Biden's plans for 2022.
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."
Brian Atwood penned this article on privacy and the free press under siege in an increasing number of countries around the world.
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.
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.
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.
Jan Stockbruegger penned this column on the environmental risks of the shipping industry.
Brian Atwood penned this article, exploring various ways in which the U.S. can help Afghanistan's urgent starvation crisis.
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.
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.
Bloomberg Surveillance
Surveillance: Lira Weakness With Amoroso (interview with Wendy Schiller)
Wendy Schiller appeared as a guest on this podcast episode.
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.
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.
Brian Atwood penned this piece on the success and history behind foreign aid programs in the United States.
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.
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.
Peter Andreas appeared in this video to discuss the history of war and drugs.
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."