Monthly Archives: October 2015

What Will The World Look Like In 2050?

Stephen Walt writes May 12, 2015: Barring unlikely “black swan” events (a huge pandemic, large-scale nuclear war, etc.), we know that China and India will have at least a billion people apiece, and we know the U.S. population will be … Continue reading

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Stephen Walt: Julia Pierson’s ouster is the exception that proves the rule: In Washington it is nearly impossible to get fired.

Stephen Walt writes October 3, 2014: Something unusual happened in Washington, D.C., this week: A federal official was fired ("resigned under pressure") for doing her job badly. I refer to former Secret Service chief Julia Pierson, who stepped down after … Continue reading

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The Future Of Europe

Harvard professor Stephen Walt writes: I had the privilege of testifying to the House Foreign Affairs Committee’s Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats on Tuesday on the topic of “The Future of the EU.” With some updates and editing, … Continue reading

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Follies and Fiascoes: Why Does US Foreign Policy Keep Failing?

“Stephen M. Walt, Robert and Renée Belfer Professor of International Affairs, discusses US foreign policy since the end of the Cold War at IDEASpHERE at Harvard Kennedy School on May 16, 2014.” Stephen Walt: “Almost all the senior members of … Continue reading

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4 Rituals That Will Make You Happy, According to Neuroscience

Eric Barker writes: UCLA neuroscience researcher Alex Korb has some insights that can create an upward spiral of happiness in your life. Here’s what you and I can learn from the people who really have answers: 1. The Most Important … Continue reading

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