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Throughout history, we’ve encountered warnings from leaders like Thomas Jefferson and Ronald Reagan, cautioning us against empowering the government excessively. This concern resonates with the words of P.J. O’Rourke, who …
The Dangers of Government Price Controls in Economic Policy Read MoreThroughout history, notable figures from Thomas Jefferson to Ronald Reagan have warned against granting excessive power to governments, underscored by P.J. O’Rourke’s biting analogy on the perils of mixing money …
The Perils of Government Price Controls in a Competitive Market Read More
The vast majority of North Korean human rights organisations are facing imminent collapse, having received notifications from the U.S. government about halted grant funds. These groups, primarily located in Seoul, …
North Korean Rights Groups on Edge as U.S. Funding Ceases Read More
In a surprising twist, Xi Jinping appears to be courting China’s tech billionaires, fostering a climate of reconciliation after a period of stark confrontation. Jack Ma, the iconic founder of …
Xi Jinping’s Strategic Embrace of China’s Tech Billionaires Read More
The Institute of Politics (IOP) at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government has long been a hub for political discourse, bringing in influential figures from politics and media to engage with …
Spring 2025 IOP Fellows Illuminate U.S. and Global Political Landscape Read More
This week, Brazil affirmed its dedication to freedom of expression during the inaugural visit of Pedro Vaca, the Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression from the OAS. His agenda featured …
Brazil Strengthens Commitment to Freedom of Expression During OAS Visit Read More
Economist Şebnem Kalemli-Özcan from Brown University presents a stark contrast to the pro-tariff stance of the current presidential administration. She describes tariffs, often perceived as advantageous, as detrimental to the …
Economist Warns Tariffs Could Burden American Consumers Read More
Discrimination has long been woven into the fabric of societies, manifesting as racism, xenophobia, and prejudices based on gender and sexual orientation. Such injustices against minorities persist and must be …
Confronting Workplace Discrimination: A Call to Action Read More
Lis Cuesta, wife of Cuba’s ruler Miguel Díaz-Canel, appeared on the television show “Cuadrando la Caja,” promoted as an expert in cultural economics. Despite her background in coordinating tourism events, …
Lis Cuesta’s Cultural Economics Discourse: A Disconnect Between Reality and Rhetoric Read More
Meta’s Controversial Policy Changes According to human rights experts, recent policy changes by Meta, the parent company of Facebook, could facilitate genocidal violence. Following an announcement by CEO Mark Zuckerberg …
Meta’s Policy Shift Sparks Concerns Over Potential Violence Read More