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July 27, 2021 RT

Chris Hedges: The return of the Taliban to power in Afghanistan will be one more signpost of the end of the American empire (Costs of War report cited)

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.
July 26, 2021 Common Dreams

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.
July 26, 2021 Indian Express

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.
July 26, 2021 VOX

How Emily Oster became one of the most respected — and reviled — voices of the pandemic (interview with Emily Oster)

This feature delves into Emily Oster's emergence as an integral voice throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
July 26, 2021 Focus Malaysia

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.
July 26, 2021 Politico

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."
July 26, 2021 China Daily

Iraq needs to rebuild after war, experts say (Costs of War report cited)

This article cites the Costs of War project at Watson.
July 23, 2021 The Hill

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.
July 23, 2021 Knoxville Times

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.
July 23, 2021 The Verge

Communication around masks is still terrible (commentary by Rob Blair)

This article includes previous commentary from Rob Blair.
July 23, 2021 KPFA

The evolution of U.S. foreign policy (Pt. III) — The CIA, Sidney Gottlieb, and the search for mind control (Stephen Kinzer)

In this podcast drawing on his book "Poisoner in Chief," Stephen Kinzer discusses the CIA and evolution of U.S. foreign policy.
July 22, 2021 KPFA

Evolution of the U.S. Foreign Policy (Part II) – The Dulles Brothers and their Secret World II (interview with Stephen Kinzer)

Stephen Kinzer appeared on this podcast episode, the second in a series on World War II titled 'Letters and Politics.'
July 22, 2021 The Lesley Riddoch Podcast

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.
July 21, 2021 KPFA

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.
July 21, 2021 NPR

Study suggests that India's pandemic death toll is higher than official data (interview with Arvind Subramanian)

In this radio segment, Arvind Subramanian discusses the likely undercount of COVID-19 deaths in India.
July 21, 2021 Indian Express

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.
July 21, 2021 New York Times

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.
July 19, 2021 Spectator

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.
July 19, 2021 Read Brightly

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.
July 19, 2021 China Daily

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.
July 19, 2021 South China Morning Post

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.
July 16, 2021 Daily Kos

On covid fear, clickbait, and real risk (Emily Oster cited)

This column references the research and COVID-19 tracking efforts of Emily Oster.
July 16, 2021 Boston Globe

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.
July 15, 2021 Bloomberg

Bloomberg Daybreak: July 15, 2021 (interview with Wendy Schiller)

Wendy Schiller appeared on this segment of Bloomberg Daybreak.
July 15, 2021 The Guardian

Why does inflation worry the right so much? (written by Mark Blyth)

Mark Blyth penned this article in The Guardian.
July 15, 2021 American Independent

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.
July 14, 2021 Reason

Anthony Fauci Is Wrong About the Need for 3-Year-Olds To Wear Masks (Emily Oster cited)

Emily Oster is cited in this article regarding advice about unvaccinated children.
July 14, 2021 Ancient Origins

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.
July 14, 2021 RMI

The Methane Moment: An Interview with Debbie Gordon (interview with Debbie Gordon)

This article features an interview with Debbie Gordon on rising levels of methane.
July 13, 2021 The Hill

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.
July 13, 2021 China Daily

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.
July 12, 2021 The Blade

Minority students more likely to be left out of full-time schooling during pandemic (Emily Oster mentioned)

This article mentions Emily Oster as an advocate for returning to in-person learning after the COVID-19 pandemic.
July 12, 2021 Washington News Post

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."
July 12, 2021 The Hindu

In defence of India's noisy democracy (written by Patrick Heller)

Patrick Heller penned this article in the Hindu.
July 12, 2021 New York Times

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.
July 12, 2021 XinhuaNet

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.
July 12, 2021 Sputnik News

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.
July 12, 2021 The National

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.
July 9, 2021 Colorado Newsline

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.
July 8, 2021 Bloomberg

India supercharged its economy 30 years ago. Covid unraveled it in months (commentary by Arvind Subramanian)

This article includes commentary from Arvind Subramanian, a senior fellow at the Watson Institute.
July 8, 2021 The Trace

Introducing 'Aftershocks,' Our Series About Life After a Shooting (Costs of War report cited)

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.
July 7, 2021 Financial Post

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.
July 6, 2021 Washington Post

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.
July 6, 2021 Politico

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.
July 6, 2021 Philadelphia Inquirer

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.
July 6, 2021 International Business Times

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.
July 6, 2021 The Hill

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.
July 2, 2021 German Foreign Policy

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.
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