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Watson School of International and Public Affairs launches with ambitious plans for the coming year and beyond
Brown's first new school in over a decade, the Thomas J. Watson Jr. School of International and Public Affairs, launches on July 1. Plans for the new School include broadening the scope of research, e...
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The Thomas J. Watson Jr. School at @brown.edu officially launches today, bringing together top faculty and policy experts to tackle global challenges through interdisciplinary research and collaboration.
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A peace plan for Ukraine: Painful, imperfect — and inevitable
Stephen Kinzer argues in @bostonglobe.com that the Trump-backed Ukraine peace plan, despite criticism, is a realistic path to ending the war and should be embraced as a necessary compromise.
Stephen Kinzer argues in @bostonglobe.com that the Trump-backed Ukraine peace plan, despite criticism, is a realistic path to ending the war and should be embraced as a necessary compromise.
A peace plan for Ukraine: Painful, imperfect — and inevitable - The Boston Globe
The world should embrace it.
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December 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM
A peace plan for Ukraine: Painful, imperfect — and inevitable
Stephen Kinzer argues in @bostonglobe.com that the Trump-backed Ukraine peace plan, despite criticism, is a realistic path to ending the war and should be embraced as a necessary compromise.
Stephen Kinzer argues in @bostonglobe.com that the Trump-backed Ukraine peace plan, despite criticism, is a realistic path to ending the war and should be embraced as a necessary compromise.
The Promise and Pitfalls of Japan’s New ‘Iron Lady’ — In Real Clear World, Lyle Goldstein warns Japan’s new PM, Sanae Takaichi, could raise U.S.-China tensions over Taiwan with her hawkish views and stronger military plans.
The Promise and Pitfalls of Japan’s New ‘Iron Lady’
Japan is on its fourth prime minister in five years. Despite the political turmoil, many Americans are hopeful over the ascendance of Sanae Takaichi to the top leadership post in Tokyo. Yet U.S. natio
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December 5, 2025 at 3:10 PM
The Promise and Pitfalls of Japan’s New ‘Iron Lady’ — In Real Clear World, Lyle Goldstein warns Japan’s new PM, Sanae Takaichi, could raise U.S.-China tensions over Taiwan with her hawkish views and stronger military plans.
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"Carbon capture & storage plan gets scraped for data center" really captures the 2025 energy scene in a nutshell
BP scraps plans for Teesside hydrogen and carbon capture scheme on.ft.com/4irLTjQ
BP scraps plans for Teesside hydrogen and carbon capture scheme
Move by oil major paves way for data centre at former steel site
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December 1, 2025 at 4:43 PM
"Carbon capture & storage plan gets scraped for data center" really captures the 2025 energy scene in a nutshell
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Had a good chat with the CBC folks about the cost of living and the politics of inflation: www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
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December 2, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Had a good chat with the CBC folks about the cost of living and the politics of inflation: www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
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A very nice and long review of Inflation is up in the Nation: www.thenation.com/article/cult...
Making Sense of Inflation
The economic force is often seen as a barometer for a nation's mood and health. But have we misunderstood it all along?
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December 2, 2025 at 4:05 PM
A very nice and long review of Inflation is up in the Nation: www.thenation.com/article/cult...
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Interview in a Korean Financial Daily, for those of you who can finally get me an invite to South Korea (never been): n.news.naver.com/mnews/articl...
전세계 물가상승, '금리'만으론 못잡아
'인플레이션의 습격' 저자 마크 블라이스 브라운대 교수 경기침체에 통화정책 안먹혀 고령화·기후변화 식량위기에 포퓰리즘 신국가주의 고착화 인플레 영구화할 우려 커져 韓, 수출 막히는 뉴노멀 대비 해외 생산·내수 활성화
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December 3, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Interview in a Korean Financial Daily, for those of you who can finally get me an invite to South Korea (never been): n.news.naver.com/mnews/articl...
America’s New Crisis: We Can’t Build
In an interview with @thebulwark.com, Marc Dunkelman tells @johnavlon.bsky.social that America’s struggle to build—from EV chargers to rail—comes from a veto-heavy system that’s stalling progress.
In an interview with @thebulwark.com, Marc Dunkelman tells @johnavlon.bsky.social that America’s struggle to build—from EV chargers to rail—comes from a veto-heavy system that’s stalling progress.
America’s New Crisis: We Can’t Build (w/ Marc Dunkelman)
America used to build big things fast, highways, power grids, rail, entire cities. So why does it feel like nothing works anymore? John Avlon sits down with Marc Dunkelman, author of the new book Why…
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December 2, 2025 at 7:02 PM
America’s New Crisis: We Can’t Build
In an interview with @thebulwark.com, Marc Dunkelman tells @johnavlon.bsky.social that America’s struggle to build—from EV chargers to rail—comes from a veto-heavy system that’s stalling progress.
In an interview with @thebulwark.com, Marc Dunkelman tells @johnavlon.bsky.social that America’s struggle to build—from EV chargers to rail—comes from a veto-heavy system that’s stalling progress.
Capitalism and Its Critics: A History: From the Industrial Revolution to AI — In a recent book talk, @johncassidysays.bsky.social discussed "Capitalism and Its Critics" and the ideas shaping today’s political and economic upheavals. (VIDEO)
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December 2, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Capitalism and Its Critics: A History: From the Industrial Revolution to AI — In a recent book talk, @johncassidysays.bsky.social discussed "Capitalism and Its Critics" and the ideas shaping today’s political and economic upheavals. (VIDEO)
From all of us at the Watson School, wishing you a restful break and a chance to recharge. 🧣🍁
November 27, 2025 at 3:10 PM
From all of us at the Watson School, wishing you a restful break and a chance to recharge. 🧣🍁
Travel plans? Tune into the latest episode of Trending Globally #podcast as Lyle Goldstein breaks down why Taiwan remains the most dangerous flashpoint in U.S.–China relations — and why it’s time to rethink America’s approach.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Travel plans? Tune into the latest episode of Trending Globally #podcast as Lyle Goldstein breaks down why Taiwan remains the most dangerous flashpoint in U.S.–China relations — and why it’s time to rethink America’s approach.
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New #RhodesCenter #podcast: The extraction industry powering the green transition — @mkblyth.bsky.social and @triofrancos.bsky.social break down lithium’s outsized role in the green transition and global politics.
The extraction industry powering the green transition
Quickly and easily listen to The Rhodes Center Podcast with Mark Blyth for free!
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November 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM
New #RhodesCenter #podcast: The extraction industry powering the green transition — @mkblyth.bsky.social and @triofrancos.bsky.social break down lithium’s outsized role in the green transition and global politics.
‘Renewables will transform growth in the Global South — like China, India can pivot from US ‘carbon dominance’ pressure’ — In the EconomicTimes, @mkblyth.bsky.social says climate change beats tariffs as the top inflation threat, reshaping economies worldwide.
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‘Renewables will transform growth in the Global South — like China, India can pivot from US ‘carbon dominance’ pressure’
Climate change poses a greater inflationary threat than tariffs, as extreme heat impacts agriculture and life, creating a global disruption. While COP summits highlight planetary changes, fossil fuel…
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November 25, 2025 at 3:10 PM
‘Renewables will transform growth in the Global South — like China, India can pivot from US ‘carbon dominance’ pressure’ — In the EconomicTimes, @mkblyth.bsky.social says climate change beats tariffs as the top inflation threat, reshaping economies worldwide.
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Best Books of 2025
@economist.com has named Marc Dunkelman’s Why Nothing Works one of the Best Books of 2025. It’s a compelling look at how America’s progress has been derailed by regulation, fragmented power and too many veto points.
@economist.com has named Marc Dunkelman’s Why Nothing Works one of the Best Books of 2025. It’s a compelling look at how America’s progress has been derailed by regulation, fragmented power and too many veto points.
The best books of 2025
Gladiators and dictators, wolves and Beatles feature in our list this year
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November 24, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Best Books of 2025
@economist.com has named Marc Dunkelman’s Why Nothing Works one of the Best Books of 2025. It’s a compelling look at how America’s progress has been derailed by regulation, fragmented power and too many veto points.
@economist.com has named Marc Dunkelman’s Why Nothing Works one of the Best Books of 2025. It’s a compelling look at how America’s progress has been derailed by regulation, fragmented power and too many veto points.
New Trending Globally #podcast: Challenging the U.S. foreign policy consensus on Taiwan — Lyle Goldstein breaks down why Taiwan remains the most dangerous flashpoint in U.S.–China relations and explains why now is the moment to rethink America’s approach.
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November 21, 2025 at 8:00 PM
New Trending Globally #podcast: Challenging the U.S. foreign policy consensus on Taiwan — Lyle Goldstein breaks down why Taiwan remains the most dangerous flashpoint in U.S.–China relations and explains why now is the moment to rethink America’s approach.
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Best books of 2025: Economics
Marc Dunkelman’s Why Nothing Works was named to the @financialtimes.com Best Books of 2025 in Economics, recognized for its critique of political paralysis that “ensures government fails.”
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Marc Dunkelman’s Why Nothing Works was named to the @financialtimes.com Best Books of 2025 in Economics, recognized for its critique of political paralysis that “ensures government fails.”
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Best books of 2025: Economics
Martin Wolf selects his must-read titles
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November 21, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Best books of 2025: Economics
Marc Dunkelman’s Why Nothing Works was named to the @financialtimes.com Best Books of 2025 in Economics, recognized for its critique of political paralysis that “ensures government fails.”
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Marc Dunkelman’s Why Nothing Works was named to the @financialtimes.com Best Books of 2025 in Economics, recognized for its critique of political paralysis that “ensures government fails.”
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Americans warned as new type of economy spells trouble — In a recent @newsweek.com article, @kalemli-ozcan.bsky.social discussed the “K-shaped” recovery of the U.S. economy.
Americans warned as new type of economy spells trouble
Experts warn that the growing “K-shaped” divide in the U.S. economy could soon transform into a national crisis.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Americans warned as new type of economy spells trouble — In a recent @newsweek.com article, @kalemli-ozcan.bsky.social discussed the “K-shaped” recovery of the U.S. economy.
Şebnem Kalemli-Özcan to serve as next director of the #RhodesCenter — Global economics leader and @brown.edu alum @kalemli-ozcan.bsky.social will become the next Rhodes Center director, bringing deep expertise in international economics & finance in July 2026.
Şebnem Kalemli-Özcan to serve as next director of the Rhodes Center for International Economics and Finance
Effective July 1, 2026, Şebnem Kalemli-Özcan will become director of the Watson School’s Rhodes Center for International Economics and Finance, taking over for long-time director Mark Blyth.
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November 20, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Şebnem Kalemli-Özcan to serve as next director of the #RhodesCenter — Global economics leader and @brown.edu alum @kalemli-ozcan.bsky.social will become the next Rhodes Center director, bringing deep expertise in international economics & finance in July 2026.
Trump’s Venezuela war threat a gift to China — Lyle Goldstein writes in Asia Times that a U.S. military intervention in Venezuela would likely backfire by boosting China’s influence in Latin America and deepening great-power tensions.
Trump's Venezuela war threat a gift to China - Asia Times
Having once promised to halt America’s “endless wars,” Donald Trump now finds himself deliberating whether to start another one in Venezuela. A number of
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November 20, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Trump’s Venezuela war threat a gift to China — Lyle Goldstein writes in Asia Times that a U.S. military intervention in Venezuela would likely backfire by boosting China’s influence in Latin America and deepening great-power tensions.
Congrats to Nicholas Sanzi ’25, IAPA concentrator, named one of the nation’s 32 Rhodes Scholars! His work on populist nationalism and democratic renewal, plus leadership at @brown.edu, set the stage for graduate study in political theory at Oxford.
Two Brown University seniors, Class of 2025 graduate named 2026 Rhodes Scholars
Brown University seniors Keidy Palma Ramirez and Coco Huang and Class of 2025 alumnus Nicholas Sanzi will pursue graduate degrees at Oxford through one of the most prestigious awards for…
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November 19, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Congrats to Nicholas Sanzi ’25, IAPA concentrator, named one of the nation’s 32 Rhodes Scholars! His work on populist nationalism and democratic renewal, plus leadership at @brown.edu, set the stage for graduate study in political theory at Oxford.
Trending Globally #podcast: The future of the green transition & climate movement — After rollbacks to US climate policy, where does the movement go from here? @jeffcolgan.bsky.social & Chris Rea of @climatesollab.bsky.social discuss a new era of climate politics.
The future of the green transition and the climate movement
In August 2022 — just over three years ago — the Inflation Reduction Act was signed into law. It represented the largest federal investment in renewable energy and climate action in U.S. history. The…
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November 19, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Trending Globally #podcast: The future of the green transition & climate movement — After rollbacks to US climate policy, where does the movement go from here? @jeffcolgan.bsky.social & Chris Rea of @climatesollab.bsky.social discuss a new era of climate politics.
China’s new aircraft supercarrier challenges U.S. dominance in Pacific — Lyle Goldstein told @washingtonpost.com that China’s new 80,000-ton supercarrier marks “a new era” in Beijing’s naval power, further narrowing its capability gap with the United States.
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November 18, 2025 at 7:01 PM
China’s new aircraft supercarrier challenges U.S. dominance in Pacific — Lyle Goldstein told @washingtonpost.com that China’s new 80,000-ton supercarrier marks “a new era” in Beijing’s naval power, further narrowing its capability gap with the United States.
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Join us in celebrating #iheartbrown Day by supporting the Watson School Annual Fund and fueling impactful teaching and research.
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Join us in celebrating #iheartbrown Day by supporting the Watson School Annual Fund and fueling impactful teaching and research.
Make your gift by midnight: go.brown.edu/ilovebrown
I Heart Brown Day 2025
Join the Brown Annual Fund for I Heart Brown Day on November 18, 2025. Show your love for the people at Brown who are changing lives and the world.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Thousands across the @brown.edu community are showing their ❤️ today!
Join us in celebrating #iheartbrown Day by supporting the Watson School Annual Fund and fueling impactful teaching and research.
Make your gift by midnight: go.brown.edu/ilovebrown
Join us in celebrating #iheartbrown Day by supporting the Watson School Annual Fund and fueling impactful teaching and research.
Make your gift by midnight: go.brown.edu/ilovebrown
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Tuesday, 11/18, I’ll be in conversation with Paola Ramos about her book DEFECTORS @watsonschoolbrown.bsky.social. The event will be livestreamed
November 16, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Tuesday, 11/18, I’ll be in conversation with Paola Ramos about her book DEFECTORS @watsonschoolbrown.bsky.social. The event will be livestreamed
The last day to donate to the Watson School’s food drive is Wednesday, Nov. 19.
Help support RI families by dropping off pantry staples at 280 Brook St. or 111 Thayer St., or donate to @rifoodbank.bsky.social online: ow.ly/9Wb150XrRtv
Help support RI families by dropping off pantry staples at 280 Brook St. or 111 Thayer St., or donate to @rifoodbank.bsky.social online: ow.ly/9Wb150XrRtv
November 17, 2025 at 7:01 PM
The last day to donate to the Watson School’s food drive is Wednesday, Nov. 19.
Help support RI families by dropping off pantry staples at 280 Brook St. or 111 Thayer St., or donate to @rifoodbank.bsky.social online: ow.ly/9Wb150XrRtv
Help support RI families by dropping off pantry staples at 280 Brook St. or 111 Thayer St., or donate to @rifoodbank.bsky.social online: ow.ly/9Wb150XrRtv