This article cites the Costs of War project at Watson in reference to the number of people killed and displaced by post-9/11 war violence.
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Ilhan Omar Demands Answers After First Somalia Airstrike of Biden Era (Neta Crawford cited)
This article cites Neta Crawford and the Costs of War project at Watson in relation to the number of civilians killed in 24 separate U.S. attacks in the first nine months of last year.
What does it mean to be Indian? (written by Ashutosh Varshney)
Ashutosh Varshney penned this column arguing that a definition centered on being Hindu and Hindi-speaking threatens to override a superordinate civic identity underlined by the Constitution.
This feature delves into Emily Oster's emergence as an integral voice throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
US and allies redeploying strategic assets, sight set on China's rise (Costs of War report cited)
This article cites the amount of money spent by the United States on post-9/11 wars, according to the Costs of War project at Watson.
It's OK to love the Olympics (Deborah Gordon cited)
This article cites Deborah Gordon and her opinion that "the most urgent focus is preventing climate change, not accommodating it."
Iraq needs to rebuild after war, experts say (Costs of War report cited)
This article cites the Costs of War project at Watson.
Why helping fragile states serves America's best interests (written by Brian Atwood)
Brian Atwood penned this article on why the United States should consider lending a hand to fragile countries in need.
Deep investigation into Fort Detrick would be "interesting," says expert (commentary by Stephen Kinzer)
Stephen Kinzer is cited and offers commentary in this article on CIA mind control.
Communication around masks is still terrible (commentary by Rob Blair)
This article includes previous commentary from Rob Blair.
In this podcast drawing on his book "Poisoner in Chief," Stephen Kinzer discusses the CIA and evolution of U.S. foreign policy.
Stephen Kinzer appeared on this podcast episode, the second in a series on World War II titled 'Letters and Politics.'
Professor Mark Blyth Part 1 (interview with Mark Blyth)
Mark Blyth appeared in this podcast episode to discuss his perspectives on the politics and economics of Scottish independence.
The Birth of the American Empire: Part I (interview with Stephen Kinzer)
Stephen Kinzer appears as a guest on this radio show for a conversation on the beginning of the United States serving as an imperial power.
In this radio segment, Arvind Subramanian discusses the likely undercount of COVID-19 deaths in India.
Why we need to count the Covid dead (co-authored by Arvind Subramanian)
Arvind Subramanian, a senior fellow at the Watson Institute, co-authored this opinion piece arguing that confronting the scale of the tragedy will help India draw lessons and etch them deep into the nation's collective consciousness.
Is the United States Done Being the World's Cop? (Costs of War report cited)
This article cites the Costs of War report at Watson in reference to the number of people killed and displaced in post-9/11 wars, as well as the total estimated cost.
Sturgeon's economic council is a fig-leaf for independence (Mark Blyth cited)
This article mentions Mark Blyth as one of the latest recruits for a new economic advisory council formed by the Scottish government.
Emily Oster on Making Data-Driven Decisions for Your Family (interview with Emily Oster)
This article features an interview with Emily Oster on her upcoming book, Family Firm.
China urges Afghan reconciliation (Costs of War report cited)
This article references the number of civilians who have been killed or injured in post-9/11 wars, according to the Costs of War project at Watson.
Latest US sanctions on Hong Kong draw a collective shrug from analysts (commentary by Richard Boucher)
In this article, Richard Boucher provided commentary on the pressures between the US, China and Hong Kong.
On covid fear, clickbait, and real risk (Emily Oster cited)
This column references the research and COVID-19 tracking efforts of Emily Oster.
What's the harm in visiting Russia? (written by Stephen Kinzer)
Stephen Kinzer penned this column arguing that the State Department is discouraging Americans from traveling to Russia and making it harder for Russians to come here.
Bloomberg Daybreak: July 15, 2021 (interview with Wendy Schiller)
Wendy Schiller appeared on this segment of Bloomberg Daybreak.
Why does inflation worry the right so much? (written by Mark Blyth)
Mark Blyth penned this article in The Guardian.
President who started 20-year war in Afghanistan says troops leaving 'breaks my heart' (Costs of War report cited)
This article cites the Costs of War report at Watson.
Emily Oster is cited in this article regarding advice about unvaccinated children.
What Really Lies Hidden in the Vatican Secret Archives? (David Kertzer cited)
This article cites David Kertzer and his findings when studying the Vatican Archives of Pope Pius XII in 2020.
This article features an interview with Debbie Gordon on rising levels of methane.
The US must help to restore Haiti's fragile democracy (written by Brian Atwood)
Brian Atwood penned this article on the history of government in Haiti, and where leadership currently stands.
US leaving Afghans with security hole (Costs of War report cited)
This article cites the Costs of War report at Watson in reference to the number of civilians killed or injured in post-9/11 wars.
This article mentions Emily Oster as an advocate for returning to in-person learning after the COVID-19 pandemic.
The C.D.C. Issues New School Guidance, With Emphasis on Full Reopening (Emily Oster mentioned)
This article mentions Emily Oster, "...The Brown University economist and author of parenting books said that she was generally pleased with the C.D.C.'s framework, which she said gave districts a road map to reopen without being too prescriptive."
In defence of India's noisy democracy (written by Patrick Heller)
Patrick Heller penned this article in the Hindu.
Educators' unions support the new federal recommendations for reopening schools (commentary by Emily Oster)
Emily Oster offered commentary on the CDC's new guidelines calling for schools to fully reopen, while acknowledging that more challenges lay ahead with children under 12 not eligible for vaccination.
U.S. leaves Afghanistan "nothing but trash" (Costs of War report cited)
This article cites the number of war casualties in the past twenty years since 9/11, according to the Costs of War report at Watson.
Hasty US Pullout From Afghanistan Could Threaten Cross-Border Stability, Experts Warn (Costs of War cited)
This article cites the Costs of War report at the Watson Institute.
Who's on the Scottish Government's new economic council? (Mark Blyth mentioned)
Mark Blyth is mentioned in this article as a member of the Scottish government's new economic council.
Report: Veteran suicides far outstrip combat deaths in post-9/11 wars (Costs of War report cited)
Deaths by suicide among veterans and service members who served post-9/11 amount to more than four times that number, according to a recent report that's part of the Costs of War project at Watson.
This article includes commentary from Arvind Subramanian, a senior fellow at the Watson Institute.
This article cites the Costs of War report at Watson in reference to the number of gun suicides by veterans in comparison to the general population.
Matthew Lau: On school closures, Doug Ford flunked science (Emily Oster cited)
This article cites Emily Oster and a team of researchers who have collected data on coronavirus cases in classrooms since fall 2020.
India has become an 'electoral autocracy.' Its covid-19 catastrophe is no surprise. (written by Prerna Singh)
Prerna Singh penned this article on India's coronavirus crisis and democratic backsliding.
Nearly 30 bills bypass the committee process (Emily Oster cited)
This article cites Emily Oster and her K-12 Covid dashboard which advocates for reopening schools and tracks information on school instructional models.
Pa. and N.J. racial gap in access to in-person learning last year was among the worst in the nation, new report says (Emily Oster cited)
This article references how Emily Oster led a CDC study that found a widening gap between white students and students of color when it came to in-person instruction as schools reopened.
Top Republican Congressman Slams Joe Biden For Afghanistan Withdrawal (Costs of War report cited)
This article references the Costs of War project at Watson in relation to the number of people killed in the Afghanistan and Pakistan war zone since 2001, including civilians.
Fracturing states in Africa are redrawing colonial maps (written by Brian Atwood)
J. Brian Atwood penned this column contextualizing the Ethiopian state of Tigray's attempt to break away from the central government.
The Twenty Years' War (Costs of War report cited) *In German
This article cites the Costs of War project at Watson in reference to the number of casualties in post-9/11 wars.