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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.

Electronic stock ticker board with numbers and arabic letters.
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

Do Away With the Electoral College

Keyssar, Alexander. "Do Away With the Electoral College." New York Times, July 8, 2012.

The Return of Russia

Burns, Nicholas. "The Return of Russia." Boston Globe, July 5, 2012.

2012 Winner Must Unite America on Ideals

Gergen, David, and Michael Zuckerman. "2012 Winner Must Unite America on Ideals." CNN.com, July 4, 2012.

Provocateur and Chief

Masoud, Tarek. "Provocateur and Chief." Slate.com, July 2, 2012.

The Politics of Disaster

Kayyem, Juliette. "The Politics of Disaster." Boston.com, July 2, 2012.

Why Are House Republicans Going After Census Information?

Glaeser, Edward L. "Why Are House Republicans Going After Census Information?" Boston Globe, June 28, 2012.

Egypt and Iran’s Inevitable Courtship

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

Are Voters Ready to Move on?

Gergen, David. "Are Voters Ready to Move on?" CNN.com, 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.

The Darker Side of the Bio-Industry

Kayyem, Juliette. "The Darker Side of the Bio-Industry." Boston Globe, June 18, 2012.

At 50, the Cuban Missile Crisis as Guide

Allison, Graham. "At 50, the Cuban Missile Crisis as Guide." New York Times, June 15, 2012.

Young Workers Can’t Afford Homes in the State

Glaeser, Edward L. "Young Workers Can’t Afford Homes in the State." Boston Globe, June 14, 2012.

Supreme Court in a No-Win Position on Obamacare?

Gergen, David, and Michael Zuckerman. "Supreme Court in a No-Win Position on Obamacare?" CNN.com, June 12, 2012.

Suicide is the Biggest Foe for US Troops

Kayyem, Juliette. "Suicide is the Biggest Foe for US Troops." Boston Globe, June 11, 2012.

US Makes Asia a Priority

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

The Pentagon is Stopped From Going Green

Kayyem, Juliette. "The Pentagon is Stopped From Going Green." Boston Globe, June 7, 2012.

A Victory for Curbs on Public Worker Unions

Gergen, David, and Michael Zuckerman. "A Victory for Curbs on Public Worker Unions." CNN.com, June 6, 2012.

Teachers Unions Have a Popularity Problem

Peterson, Paul E., William Howell, and Martin West. "Teachers Unions Have a Popularity Problem." Wall Street Journal, June 4, 2012.

Does US Need Another Imperial President Like Lyndon Johnson?

Glaeser, Edward L. "Does US Need Another Imperial President Like Lyndon Johnson?" Boston Globe, May 31, 2012.

Election Season Requires Listening, Not Just Talking

Kayyem, Juliette. "Election Season Requires Listening, Not Just Talking." Boston Globe, May 31, 2012.

The ‘Joplin Effect’

Kayyem, Juliette. "The ‘Joplin Effect’." Boston Globe, May 24, 2012.

Two Challenges That College Graduates Will Inherit

Burns, Nicholas. "Two Challenges That College Graduates Will Inherit." Boston Globe, May 24, 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.

More Women are Needed in Congress

Hunt, Swanee. "More Women are Needed in Congress." Boston Globe, May 19, 2012.

Mass. Health Care Debate Pits Cost vs. Quality — and Young vs. Old

Glaeser, Edward L. "Mass. Health Care Debate Pits Cost vs. Quality — and Young vs. Old." Boston Globe, May 17, 2012.

Urging Women to Be All That You Can’t Be

Kayyem, Juliette. "Urging Women to Be All That You Can’t Be." Boston Globe, May 17, 2012.

NATO: When I'm Sixty-Four

Burns, Nicholas, and David Miliband. "NATO: When I'm Sixty-Four." New York Times, May 17, 2012.

Judge the U.S. Candidates by Their Self-Mastery and Openness

Nye, Jr., Joseph S. "Judge the U.S. Candidates by Their Self-Mastery and Openness." Daily Star, May 15, 2012.

The Economist Who Changed the Way We Think About Housing

Glaeser, Edward L. "The Economist Who Changed the Way We Think About Housing." Bloomberg News, May 15, 2012.

A Crackdown Avoided

Kayyem, Juliette. "A Crackdown Avoided." Boston Globe, May 14, 2012.

A National Call to Action on Citizenship Education

Nethercutt, George, and Richard Parker. "A National Call to Action on Citizenship Education." Seattle Times, May 10, 2012.

A Plot Foiled, but a US Agency Rift Exposed

Kayyem, Juliette. "A Plot Foiled, but a US Agency Rift Exposed." Boston Globe, May 10, 2012.

The Hollande Effect

Burns, Nicholas. "The Hollande Effect." Boston Globe, May 10, 2012.

A Tragedy or Merely Tragic?

Kayyem, Juliette. "A Tragedy or Merely Tragic?" Boston Globe, 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 Keys to Keeping Boston Free of Riots

Glaeser, Edward L. "The Keys to Keeping Boston Free of Riots." Boston Globe, May 3, 2012.

Al Qaeda Loses its Way

Kayyem, Juliette. "Al Qaeda Loses its Way." Boston Globe, May 3, 2012.

One Answer to Secret Service Scandal? Hire More Women

Kamarck, Elaine. "One Answer to Secret Service Scandal? Hire More Women." CNN, April 30, 2012.

Romney’s Fiscal Fantasy Plan

Summers, Lawrence H. "Romney’s Fiscal Fantasy Plan." Washington Post, April 26, 2012.

The Military’s Persistent Gender Divide

Kayyem, Juliette. "The Military’s Persistent Gender Divide." Boston Globe, April 23, 2012.

Egypt’s Spymaster Candidate For President, Omar Suleiman

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

Masters in The Art of Diplomacy

Burns, Nicholas. "Masters in The Art of Diplomacy." Boston Globe, April 13, 2012.

Ozzie Guillen: Why This Controversy, Now?

Kayyem, Juliette. "Ozzie Guillen: Why This Controversy, Now?" Boston Globe, April 12, 2012.

The Self-Destruction of Arizona

Kayyem, Juliette. "The Self-Destruction of Arizona." Boston Globe, April 9, 2012.

Why Don’t Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum Just Quit?

Renshon, Jonathan, Jennifer Lerner, and Philip Tetlock. "Why Don’t Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum Just Quit?" Washington Post, April 6, 2012.

A Yelp to Let Us Compare Cities, Towns

Glaeser, Edward L. "A Yelp to Let Us Compare Cities, Towns." Boston Globe, April 6, 2012.

Tapping into Feds' Desire to Serve

Kelman, Steven. "Tapping into Feds' Desire to Serve." Federal Computer Week, April 5, 2012.

Obama’s Education Grade Left Behind By Bush’s

Peterson, Paul E. "Obama’s Education Grade Left Behind By Bush’s." Washington Times, April 5, 2012.