In the News
News media from around the world rely on the expertise of Watson School faculty and researchers to help make sense of current world affairs and public policy issues. On this page, you will find articles that cite research done at the Watson School, opinion pieces by our faculty, interviews, podcasts and more.
In the News
News media from around the world rely on the expertise of Watson School faculty and researchers to help make sense of current world affairs and public policy issues. On this page, you will find articles that cite research done at the Watson School, opinion pieces by our faculty, interviews, podcasts and more.
A recent Al Jazeera story cited data from the Iran War Energy Cost Tracker, developed by researchers at the Climate Solutions Lab.
U.S. Naval Institute
In Defense of Détente with Iran (written by Lyle Goldstein)
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.
New York Times
Trump’s Kiss of Death (Climate Solutions Lab research cited)
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.
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.
Foreign Affairs
The Lost Art of Coercion (written by Reid Pauly)
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.
In this op-ed, Lyle Goldstein argues that the China-Russia alliance is substantially exaggerated.
British Caribbean News
Who has profited most from the war on Iran? (Costs of War research cited)
This article cites a paper on defense contracts published by the Costs of War project.
This article mentions the launch of Watson's Workforce Development Policy Lab and its partnership with RAISE US.
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.
Mark Blyth was interviewed about the global factors driving higher inflation and whether they may be here to stay.
This article mentions the launch of the Watson School's Workforce Training Policy 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.
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.
Jeff Colgan, director of the Climate Solutions Lab at Brown, was interviewed about the energy and economic costs driven by the war with Iran.
Stephen Kinzer penned this op-ed on the risks of escalation in the Russia-Ukraine war and the promise of multilateral negotiation.
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.
In Stars and Stripes, Lyle Goldstein said unofficial Chinese technology transfers remain a concern despite Beijing's stated support for nuclear nonproliferation.
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.
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.
Assistant Professor of Nuclear Security and Policy and Political Science, Reid Pauly, offered commentary on the United States’ preliminary Iran deal.
Jeff Colgan, director of the Climate Solutions Lab at Brown, was interviewed about the energy and economic costs driven by the war with Iran.
John Friedman, dean of the Watson School, commented for this story that Americans put up with higher inequality but have more economic dynamism.
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.
In a New York Times article, Mark Blyth noted that challenges to maritime access have highlighted limits to U.S. power in ensuring freedom of navigation on the seas.
This story includes commentary from Neta Crawford, a professor of international relations at the University of St. Andrews, who is co-founder and a strategic adviser for the Costs of War project at the Watson School.
This article on cost increases in New York cites the Climate Solutions Lab's Iran War Energy Cost Tracker.
Mark Blyth offered commentary in this analysis of how the global economy has shifted after the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran.
This article references data from the Iran War Energy Cost Tracker, created by a research team at the Watson School’s Climate Solutions Lab.
Continuing coverage: This article references data from the Iran War Energy Cost Tracker, created by a research team at the Watson School’s Climate Solutions Lab.
U.S. Naval Institute Proceedings
D-Day’s warning for Taiwan (written by Lyle Goldstein)
In this paper, Lyle Goldstein suggests China is likely capable of launching a large-scale amphibious invasion across the Taiwan Strait.
South China Morning Post
Can America sustain a war with China? New reports raise questions (commentary by Lyle Goldstein)
Lyle Goldstein offered commentary on this article about whether the U.S. could sustain a war with China.
U.S. Naval Insitute
D-Day’s Warning for Taiwan (written by Lyle Goldstein)
In a U.S. Naval Institute article, Lyle Goldstein argued that a D-Day comparison suggests a Chinese invasion of Taiwan may be more feasible than commonly assumed and urged greater focus on preventing conflict.
In a RealClearWorld opinion piece, Lyle Goldstein argued that U.S. policy toward Taiwan should reflect the risks of conflict with China and prioritize broader U.S.-China relations over commitments to the island.
A recent CBS News article references data from the Iran War Energy Cost Tracker developed by researchers at the Climate Solutions Lab.
South China Morning Post
Why do China and other powers still want aircraft carriers? (comments by Lyle Goldstein)
In a South China Morning Post article, Lyle Goldstein discusses evolving trends in naval power and the changing role of major surface vessels in modern military strategy.
In an interview with NPR, Craig Spencer discussed the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda and his personal experience surviving Ebola.
A recent Newsweek article references data from the Iran War Energy Cost Tracker, created by a research team at the Climate Solutions Lab.
In an interview with F&D Magazine, Şebnem Kalemli-Özcan discussed how advances in microeconomic analysis and data-driven research are reshaping economic thinking and policy debates.
In an interview with Salon, Craig Spencer said the rapid U.S. response to Rwanda's 2024 Marburg outbreak helped contain the disease and contrasted with slower responses to recent Ebola outbreaks.
A recent New York Times article cited research from the Costs of War estimating that U.S. military operations have cost $4.7 billion.
In a Boston Globe article, Adam Levine said that treating the Sudan strain of Ebola without an approved vaccine or treatment puts health officials in a position similar to the early stages of the 2014 West Africa Ebola outbreak.
In a new piece for Project Syndicate, Şebnem Kalemli-Özcan argues that bond markets are signaling a new global inflationary era defined by frequent supply shocks that traditional central bank policy is ill-equipped to navigate.
The Wake Weekly
Don’t expect cheap gas anytime soon (written by Jeff Colgan)
Jeffrey Colgan wrote in Wake Weekly about the economic costs of the war in Iran.
In a recent NBC News article, Craig Spencer discussed the need for urgent international action as the Ebola outbreak could become the deadliest on record.
Lyle Goldstein writes in Asia Times that the U.S. military campaign against Iran raises broader questions about America’s ability to deter or prevail in a potential conflict with China over Taiwan.
A recent Financial Times article cited the Costs of War project's estimate that the total budgetary costs and future obligations of the post-9/11 wars, including $2.2 trillion in future veterans' care costs, totaled about $8 trillion in 2021 dollars.