Globalization, with its volatile mix of economic opportunity and social disruption, has provoked fundamental challenges to the institutions of political and economic governance. Global problems, such as climate change and labor standards, cannot be tackled by any single nation-state; they demand new forms of governance involving governments, private firms and nongovernmental organizations. This research program focuses on efforts to expand the regulatory capacity and institutional efficacy of individual nation-states as well as these new forms of global governance.
Governance
Governance
Research Briefs
Mark Blyth co-authored a paper for Socio-Economic Review titled, "There is more to national economies than the national economy: extending the Growth Model research programme in comparative political economy."
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Robert Blair co-authored a paper for Political Behavior titled, "Couples Therapy for a Divided America: Assessing the Effects of Reciprocal Group Reflection on Partisan Polarization."
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Ieva Jusionyte has received the 2025 Juan E. Méndez Book Award from the Duke Human Rights Center for her recent book “Exit Wounds.”
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News
"Looming in the Shadows of Lodz," a new exhibition by photographer Leslie Starobin, opens at 280 Brook St. on February 13. Sponsored by Art at Watson, the show features Starobin's photographs from a "roots journey" to Poland. Coinciding with the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, "Looming in the Shadows of Lodz" illustrates how traumatic memories are passed down through generations.
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Spring 2025 events at Watson
This spring, an engaging lineup of events will offer diverse perspectives on today’s most pressing issues.
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Spring 2025 practitioner-led study groups
These not-for-credit study groups provide an opportunity for students to delve deeply into topics and apply theory and research to real world challenges. Enrollment in each group is limited to 25 students.
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