Political science

The nuclear crisis and Japan’s governmentAt MIT forum, experts analyze the country's response to the crisis, and give first-hand account of what it was like in Tokyo as the earthquake hit.

Tech support?Contrasting views on display as MIT researchers debate how technology can curb global poverty.

Explained: Currency warsCountries are clashing over their currency prices. Why?

Elisabeth Reynolds named executive director of the IPC

Levenson, Locke and Paradis appointed to new leadership roles

The energy challenge calls on humanities and social-science researchCourses on energy include economics, political science, history, literature and more.

On the war pathIn his new book Cultures of War, MIT historian John Dower examines the militarism that has helped define the United States in the contemporary age

Journalist from Pakistan receives Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship

Looks like a winnerMIT political scientists demonstrate how much candidate appearances affect election outcomes, globally.

Said and DoneHumanities, arts, and social sciences digest for June 2010

3 Questions: Charles Stewart reads the tea leavesThe head of MIT’s Department of Political Science analyzes Tuesday’s election results and sees reason for concern for Obama and the Democrats

Carl Kaysen commemoration to be held Saturday

Pattern seen in governments’ currency policiesSmall-time money transfers from migrants shape key decisions on foreign exchange, research shows.

Six from MIT elected to AAAS

Fravel, Huang named research associates for new National Asia Research Program

3 Questions: Melissa Nobles on the U.S. CensusAs America’s decennial headcount gets under way, an MIT political scientist discusses the history of race and ethnicity in the U.S. Census.

Understanding anti-immigrant sentimentIn new research experiment, MIT political scientist shows Americans’ views on immigration may be less based on economic self-interest than is commonly believed.

Carl Kaysen, MIT professor emeritus and national security expert, dies at age 89As an adviser under President Kennedy, he helped negotiate a key nuclear test ban treaty.

‘All or nothing’MIT experts on the future of health-care reform: Congress should still think big

3 Questions: Henry Jacoby on CopenhagenThe co-director of MIT’s Global Change program discusses what to expect from the U.N. Climate Change Conference, and the effects of ‘Climategate’

Three MIT students are Rhodes ScholarsA record year for U.S. students at the Institute

Tea with a WarlordFotini Christia interviews Afghanistan’s fierce fighters and reveals the potential for a more successful U.S. strategy

“Diagnosing” the U.S. health care system: in Soundings MagazineThe U.S. health system has been ranked second in the world in expenditures — and 38th in the world for performance. What's going on?

The politics of climate fixesJudith Layzer says there’s no easy way out when it comes to climate change — but that geo-engineering might be a last-ditch solution.

Saving laborPolitical scientist Richard Locke says our system of improving factory conditions around the world is broken.
He proposes a new solution.

Lucian W. Pye memorial service to be held Sept. 12.

3 Questions: Charles Stewart on voting survey

Berger receives French Legion of Honor medal