World
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Israel and the Two-State Solution: Fantasy or Reality?
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John Mearsheimer discusses America’s role in the future of Israeli-Palestinian relations.
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China: Progress without Partnership
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China’s reliance on economic growth is the primary reason it has remained so obstinate to world pacts on climate change.
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Does Working from Home Improve Workers’ Performance?
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Employees working from home are less likely to leave the company and report higher work satisfaction.
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Hoping to Create Your Own Silicon Valley? Don’t Count On Returnee Entrepreneurs
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Developing countries might be better off spending their resources on establishing the right policy environment for local entrepreneurs.
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Regulating Investments in Brazil: Too Much of a Good Thing?
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A Brazilian banking executive talks the business environment and overregulation in this up-and-coming nation.
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Targeting Remittances to Boost Students’ Education Spending
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How can money sent by immigrants to their home countries best be an instrument of development?
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Closing the Gender Gap in Agricultural Productivity
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Women are key to global agriculture, but social and economic barriers severely limit their productivity.
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Fighting Terrorism and Radical Media: The Impact of al-Manar
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National security expert, Avi Jorisch, discusses why the US should worry about radical messaging from Iranian-funded media
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Policy Radio | Sheikh Abdul Aziz al Nuaimi, the “Green Sheikh,” on Environmentalism in the Middle East and Around the World
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This week, we speak with the Green Sheikh, Abdul Aziz al Nuaimi, about his work as an environmentalist and the importance of direct personal engagement for promoting a sustainable future.
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Gay Rights: Do International Courts Affect Domestic Policies?
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A study examines how The European Court of Human Rights’ rulings impact LGBT policy change.
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Who Cares if We Violate the Geneva Convention?
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A study tests whether knowledge about international law influences public opinion on torture.