The Institute of Politics JFK Forum recently led a conversation examining how democratic institutions—legislatures, political parties, and judicial systems—have been slow to adapt to a new global context marked by digital disruption and widespread public distrust in government. Hosted on April 4, the panel brought together moderator Steven Levitsky, director of the David Rockefeller Center […]
As part of a series with Harvard’s Center for International Development on global economic growth, the Institute of Politics’s John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum led a conversation on March 25 exploring the repercussions of dismantling the U.S. Agency for International Development. The event featured three panelists discussing the future of U.S. foreign aid after the […]
The Institute of Politics celebrated International Women’s Day with a conversation centered on the #StandWithHer movement, a global initiative inspired by the Academy Award-winning film “To Kill a Tiger.” Held on March 11, the event spotlighted stories of resilience, gender justice, and the role of solidarity in addressing gender-based violence. The panel brought together voices […]
On Jan. 20, President Donald Trump announced that his administration would cut over 90% of the US Agency for International Development’s foreign aid contracts and reduce overall U.S. assistance worldwide by $60 billion. Since then, headlines have captured the widespread shock among international development agencies, as many critical programs face funding cuts, directly impacting those […]
Jules: I have a troubling confession to make: I cannot help but spoil things for myself. Every time I see a Broadway play or start a new television show, I look up the entire plot beforehand so I know what to expect. Something about reading the Wikipedia summary of a particularly shocking moment—say, Tony Vlachos’s […]
As I sit cross-legged on my common room sofa, it’s hard not to notice the vibrant Valentine’s Day decorations adorning each corner of the room—strings of heart-shaped “Be Mine” notes and pink tissue paper are draped across the walls. But as I settle into the room, the ambiance is interrupted by the abrasive comments of […]
