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.
Samuels receives the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star
Japanese government honors political scientist for significant contributions to scholarship and promoting friendly relations.
3 Questions: Chappell Lawson on border security
MIT political scientist, back from serving in Washington, discusses the border issues the United States faces.
In Profile: Suzanne Berger
A onetime student of French political history has become a leading figure in the battle to revive U.S. manufacturing.
What it takes to make every vote count
MIT hosts Voting Technology Project conference to reinvigorate public discussion on election integrity.
In Profile: Daniel Posner
MIT political scientist looks at the surprising ways ethnicity and politics mesh in southern Africa.
Democracy inaction
In ‘Ideas Matter’ lecture, Noam Chomsky criticizes fellow intellectuals for their conformity.
In Profile: Kenneth Oye
A political scientist aims to help governments assess the potential risks of new technologies.
Face value
Study shows that low-information voters are most likely to be swayed by candidates’ appearances.