Josh Shifrinson: decline of power play
Military strategy for a declining United States in a complex world
Andrea Campbell: Public opinion and policy viewed through an historical lens
Professor studies taxation, Social Security, health insurance and more.
If the people will lead …
At an MIT panel on the future of black politics, scholars discuss the need for civic engagement at a time of economic stress.
3 Questions: Adam Berinsky on the unpredictable GOP campaign
Political scientist who studies public opinion assesses a campaign with wildly fluctuating polls.
Jens Hainmueller: A 'numbers' guy takes on pressing public policy issues
Political science associate professor ties together qualitative and quantitative ways of thinking about politics and society.
MIT faculty see promise in American manufacturing
Study group is tackling hard questions about what it will take to stoke renewal.
3 Questions: Stephen Van Evera on the withdrawal from Iraq
A look at the prospects for peace as U.S. troops leave.
DARPA administrators: Just make it
Agency Director Regina Dugan and Deputy Director Ken Gabriel speak about revitalizing U.S. manufacturing.
Bridging the divide
New study shows how integrated institutions can lead diverse populations to cooperate in rebuilding countries.
The new NSE strategy
Strengthens core, opens boundaries; seeks better integration of technical and societal issues.
Allen Lin ’11, MEng ’11 named Marshall Scholar
Recent alum will hone interests in policy, synthetic biology through study in the United Kingdom.
MIT delegation attends Singaporean university’s groundbreaking
Five-day, three-nation Asian trip includes meetings with Institute friends and collaborators.
Taylor Fravel decodes China’s foreign policy
A political scientist analyzes the decisions of a world power.
3 Questions: Michael Piore on labor disputes at the ballot box
Labor economist sizes up the impact and meaning of this week’s high-profile Ohio referendum to restore collective bargaining rights for public employees.