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Crowd of Black Lives Matters demonstrators marching in the street.
Feature: The Democratic Necessity of Reckoning

Erica Chenoweth reviews scholarship that overwhelmingly shows the Black Lives Matter movement generated high levels of public awareness about systemic racism and increased support for criminal justice reform.

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Feature: Against Rule-of-Thumb Economics

Dani Rodrik argues against neoliberalism’s universal rule-of-thumb approach and for economic analyses grounded in contextual dependencies.

Several hands of team members covering one another in a huddle above a work table.
Feature: Leaders’ Psychological Bravery

Dana Born explores what skills leaders need to cultivate psychological safety on their teams and across their organizations.

Dollars and Euros piled on top of one another.
Feature: Dollar vs. Euro as International Reserve Currencies

Jeffrey Frankel explores the strengths and weaknesses of using the Dollar and the Euro as international reserve currencies.

Harvard Kennedy School faculty disseminate their research in working publications and papers that contribute to public knowledge and fuel policy innovation. This list features recent faculty publications, including journal articles, books, edited volumes, research papers, and public testimony.

Faculty Publications

Has Environmental Regulation Been Successful in India?

Greenstone, Michael, and Rema Hanna. "Has Environmental Regulation Been Successful in India?" Ideas for India, July 2012.

Egypt and Iran’s Inevitable Courtship

Kayyem, Juliette. "Egypt and Iran’s Inevitable Courtship." Boston Globe, June 28, 2012.

Kenya: Why Kenya Has to Adopt Biotechnology in Farming

Juma, Calestous. "Kenya: Why Kenya Has to Adopt Biotechnology in Farming." All Africa, June 27, 2012.

The Tyrant’s Brutal Legacy

Masoud, Tarek. "The Tyrant’s Brutal Legacy." Newsweek, June 25, 2012.

An Emerging Democracy Requires More Than Just Elections

Kayyem, Juliette. "An Emerging Democracy Requires More Than Just Elections." Boston Globe, June 25, 2012.

Aung San Suu Kyi Signals Change in Burma, but Investors Should Proceed with Caution

Ruggie, John Gerard. "Aung San Suu Kyi Signals Change in Burma, but Investors Should Proceed with Caution." Christian Science Monitor, June 19, 2012.

Building New Agricultural Universities in Africa

Juma, Calestous. "Building New Agricultural Universities in Africa." HKS Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP12-026, June 2012.

US Makes Asia a Priority

Burns, Nicholas. "US Makes Asia a Priority." Boston Globe, June 7, 2012.

Operation Enduring Freedom—Philippines:
Civilian Harm and the Indirect Approach

Lewis, Larry, MG (Ret) Geoffrey Lambert, and Sarah Sewall. "Operation Enduring Freedom—Philippines: Civilian Harm and the Indirect Approach." Prism 4.3 (June 2012).

How Close Is Iran to Exploding Its First Nuclear Bomb?

Allison, Graham. "How Close Is Iran to Exploding Its First Nuclear Bomb?" Scientific American, May 30, 2012.

Israel’s Undersea Gas Bonanza May Spur Mideastern Strife

O'Sullivan, Meghan. "Israel’s Undersea Gas Bonanza May Spur Mideastern Strife." Bloomberg News, May 21, 2012.

China's Soft Power Deficit

Nye, Jr., Joseph S. "China's Soft Power Deficit." Wall Street Journal, May 8, 2012.

A Tragedy or Merely Tragic?

Kayyem, Juliette. "A Tragedy or Merely Tragic?" Boston Globe, May 7, 2012.

How It Went Down

Allison, Graham. "How It Went Down." Time Magazine. May 7, 2012.

Blame China, Not Obama or US, for the Plight of Activist Chen Guangcheng

Burns, Nicholas. "Blame China, Not Obama or US, for the Plight of Activist Chen Guangcheng." Christian Science Monitor, May 3, 2012.

The Price of Wind Power in China During its Expansion: Technology Adoption, Learning-by-Doing, Economies of Scale, and Manufacturing Localization

Qiua, Yueming, and Laura D. Anadon. "The Price of Wind Power in China During its Expansion: Technology Adoption, Learning-by-Doing, Economies of Scale, and Manufacturing Localization." Energy Economics 34.3 (May 2012): 772-785.

Dueling Incentives: Sexual Violence in Liberia and the Politics of Human Rights Advocacy

Cohen, Dara Kay, and Amelia Hoover Green. "Dueling Incentives: Sexual Violence in Liberia and the Politics of Human Rights Advocacy." Journal of Peace Research 49.3 (May 2012): 445-458.

Egypt’s Spymaster Candidate For President, Omar Suleiman

Masoud, Tarek. "Egypt’s Spymaster Candidate For President, Omar Suleiman." Newsweek, April 16, 2012.

Don’t Let bin Laden Family Become Martyrs

Kayyem, Juliette. "Don’t Let bin Laden Family Become Martyrs." Boston Globe, April 5, 2012.

Senegal's Political Transition Hinges on Fulfilling Economic Dreams of The Young

Juma, Calestous. "Senegal's Political Transition Hinges on Fulfilling Economic Dreams of The Young." The Guardian, March 29, 2012.

Can Seoul Summit Tackle Biggest Threat to US security – Nuclear Terrorism?

Allison, Graham. "Can Seoul Summit Tackle Biggest Threat to US security – Nuclear Terrorism?" The Christian Science Monitor, March 26, 2012.

Technological Abundance for Global Agriculture: The Role of Biotechnology

Juma, Calestous. "Technological Abundance for Global Agriculture: The Role of Biotechnology." HKS Faculty Research Working Paper Series RWP12-008, March 2012.

The Twenty-First Century Will Not Be a Post-American World

Nye, Jr., Joseph S. "The Twenty-First Century Will Not Be a Post-American World." International Studies Quarterly 56.1 (March 2012): 215-217.

India Lets U.S. Down on Iran

Burns, Nicholas. "India Lets U.S. Down on Iran." Diplomat, February 20, 2012.

India’s Strategic Importance to the US

Burns, Nicholas. "India’s Strategic Importance to the US." Boston Globe, February 3, 2012.

Work With China, Don’t Contain It

Nye, Jr., Joseph S. "Work With China, Don’t Contain It." New York Times, January 25, 2012.

Embers of War: The Fall of an Empire and the Making of America's Vietnam

Logevall, Fredrik. Embers of War: The Fall of an Empire and the Making of America's Vietnam. Random House, 2012.

Kim Jong Il, the Great Negotiator

Allison, Graham. "Kim Jong Il, the Great Negotiator." Boston Globe, December 20, 2011.

Africa’s Agricultural Revolution Will be Driven by Research and Technology

Juma, Calestous. "Africa’s Agricultural Revolution Will be Driven by Research and Technology." Daily Nation (Kenya), December 20, 2011.

Nobel Peace Prize Winners Leymah Gbowee and Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Recognized

Hunt, Swanee. "Nobel Peace Prize Winners Leymah Gbowee and Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Recognized." Daily Beast, December 10, 2011.

Obama's Pacific Pivot

Nye, Jr., Joseph S. "Obama's Pacific Pivot." Korea Herald, December 9, 2011.

Science Meets Farming in Africa

Juma, Calestous. "Science Meets Farming in Africa." Science, 334.6061, December 2011, 1323.

Feeding the Next Generation: Science, Business, and Public Policy

Juma, Calestous, Josh Drake, L. Val Giddings, et alia. "Feeding the Next Generation: Science, Business, and Public Policy." Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs Discussion Paper 2011-09, December 2011.

Preventing Hunger: Biotechnology is Key

Juma, Calestous. "Preventing Hunger: Biotechnology is Key." Nature 479 (November 24, 2011): 471-472.

A Reviving Japan?

Nye, Jr., Joseph S. "A Reviving Japan?" CNN.com, November 15, 2011.

Preventing the Next Fukushima

Bunn, Matthew and Olli Heinonen. "Preventing the Next Fukushima." Science 333 (September 16, 2011): 1580-1581.

Why a Rebel Victory in Libya is Better than a Negotiated Settlement

Toft, Monica Duffy. "Why a Rebel Victory in Libya is Better than a Negotiated Settlement." Christian Science Monitor, September 13, 2011.

Seeding Diplomacy

Juma, Calestous. "Seeding Diplomacy." Public Service Review, September 2011.

Victory for US Leadership

Burns, Nicholas. "Victory for US Leadership." Boston Globe, August 23, 2011.

Avoiding a Mission Accomplished Moment in Libya

Walt, Stephen. "Avoiding a Mission Accomplished Moment in Libya." Foreign Policy, August 22, 2011.

The Water-Energy Nexus in Middle East and North Africa

Siddiqi, Afreen, and Laura Diaz Anadon. "The Water-Energy Nexus in Middle East and North Africa." Energy Policy 39.6 (August 2011): 4529-4540.

The African Summer

Juma, Calestous. "The African Summer." Foreign Policy, July 28, 2011.

Building Africa Bloc by Bloc

Juma, Calestous. "Building Africa Bloc by Bloc." East-African, June 20, 2011.

Haunting Legacy: Vietnam and the American Presidency from Ford to Obama

Kalb, Marvin, and Deborah Kalb. Haunting Legacy: Vietnam and the American Presidency from Ford to Obama. Brookings Institution Press, 2011.

U.S. Policy Concerns about Pakistan

Asia Society Pakistan 2020 Study Group, Hassan Abbas, Project Director, Robert W. Hsu, Samina Ahmed, Graham Allison, et alia. "U.S. Policy Concerns about Pakistan." Asia Society Pakistan 2020 Study Group Report, May 2011.

Juma Mwapachu: Legacy of an Entrepreneurial Leader

Juma, Calestous. "Juma Mwapachu: Legacy of an Entrepreneurial Leader." The EastAfrican, April 18, 2011.

Testimony to the House Intelligence Subcommittee

Masoud, Tarek. "Testimony to the House Intelligence Subcommittee." U.S. House of Representatives, April 14, 2011.

Growing the Economy

Juma, Calestous. "Growing the Economy." PS: Public Service Review, April 11, 2011.

The Gamble In Libya

Burns, Nicholas. "The Gamble In Libya." Boston Globe, March 22, 2011.

American Interests in South Asia: Building a Grand Strategy in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India

Burns, Nicholas, and Jonathon Price, eds. American Interests in South Asia: Building a Grand Strategy in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India. Aspen Institute, 2011.