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Climate Action in an Era of Great Power Competition
Jul 18, 2023At the foot of the Eqi Glacier in Greenland in June, I watched ice formed thousands of years ago drop into the warming ocean. With this vivid depiction of climate change in my mind, I was...
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Here's How Scared of China You Should Be
Aug 7, 2023Stephen Walt analyzes the priority that the United States should place on competing with China by asking and answering five questions.
View ArticleLessons for Today's Cold War 2.0 with Russia, China
Aug 8, 2023Calder Walton says both seek to topple the United States from atop world stage, with China's blend of money, influence, all-hands-on-deck approach posing the greater threat.
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The End of Zero Interest Rates
Aug 13, 2023As recently as 2022, most monetary economists expected interest rates to remain low indefinitely. While many analysts still expect near-zero interest rates to return, they will likely...
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Not Destined for War
Oct 2, 2023Joseph Nye writes that if the United States maintains its alliances, invests in itself, and avoids unnecessary provocations, it can reduce the probability of falling into either a cold war...
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Why Iran is Gambling on Hamas
Nov 1, 2023Mohammad Tabaar analyzes Iran's strategy to weaken Israel and divide the Middle East.
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What Is the Global South?
Nov 1, 2023In the absence of an alternative shorthand, politicians and journalists most likely will continue to use "Global South" for the foreseeable future. Yet anyone interested in a more accurate...
View ArticleEmma Rothschild on Adam Smith, Methane Emissions, and Climate Change
Nov 8, 2023Economic historian Emma Rothschild, the Jeremy and Jane Knowles Professor of History at Harvard, lauded the efforts of young scholars to discover local solutions to mitigate the impacts of...
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America Should Aim for Competitive Coexistence with China
Nov 16, 2023Joseph Nye writes that Washington's strategy towards Beijing should be to avoid either a hot or cold war, co-operate when possible and marshal its assets to shape China's external...
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The Middle East Conflict That the U.S. Can't Stay Out Of
Dec 24, 2023Juliette Kayyem argues that the sooner President Joe Biden acknowledges that the United States will likely be drawn into a fight to protect shipping traffic through the Suez Canal, the more...
View ArticleDon't 'Jeopardize Free Speech That Is Fundamental' to Harvard, Says Prof
Jan 24, 2024In this Q&A, Joseph S. Nye talks about his advice for the interim and future president of Harvard in the wake of Claudine Gay's resignation, which countries should be highest on our...
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Iran's New Best Friends
Jan 29, 2024Mohammad Tabaar argues that the attacks on Red Sea ships unintentionally advance the Houthis agenda by allowing it to claim that it is fighting imperialism, and the attacks help Iran by...
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The Other Side of the Strait: The Strategic Significance of the Houthi’s...
Mar 6, 2024Iranian-backed militants in Yemen are clashing with the United States and British naval forces in the Red Sea over Israel’s operations in Gaza, all in a complex dance for geopolitical...
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To Enhance National Security, the Biden Administration Will Have to Trim an...
Mar 13, 2024David Kearn argues that even in the absence of restrictive resource and budgetary constraints, a focus on identifying and achieving concrete objectives that will position the United States...
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Mapping a Way Forward with African Businesses in a Globalized World
Mar 19, 2024Africa is home to approximately 1.4 billion people[1], about 16 percent of the world’s population, yet its continental share in global trade remains below 3 percent[2], according to the...
View ArticleThe Historical Puzzle of US Economic Performance under Democrats vs. Republicans
Mar 28, 2024We have heard much about the puzzle that US economic performance under President Joe Biden has been much stronger than voters perceive it to be. But the current episode is just one...
View ArticleDemocratic Transitions and Conflict Zones: The Impact on Policy-Making in Africa
Mar 28, 2024On March 26, the study group met for the first time to examine recent democratic progress and backsliding in African countries. The session focused on ongoing conflicts in different regions...
View ArticleGlobal Players: The Role of International Humanitarian Organizations in Africa
Apr 9, 2024On April 2, the study group met for the second time to evaluate the role of international humanitarian groups in shaping political and social outcomes in Africa. The group examined how these...
View ArticlePolitics and Prosperity: Examining Economic Development in Africa
Apr 11, 2024On April 9, the study group met for the third time to examine economic development in Africa. The group explored connections between politics and economic growth trajectories across the...
View ArticleClimate Change: Political Implications and Policy Response in Africa
Apr 18, 2024The fourth session addressed the pressing issue of climate change and its political implications in Africa. This session highlighted the disproportionate impact of climate change effects on...
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