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Harvard Institute of Politics Director Setti Warren Dies Suddenly at 55
Setti D. Warren, the director of Harvard’s Institute of Politics and former mayor of Newton, Mass., died suddenly at his home over the weekend. He was 55.
Eurasia Group Founder Warns of Waning U.S. Global Influence at IOP Forum
Political scientist and consultant Ian Bremmer warned that the U.S. may be losing its stake as a global superpower as countries react to the Trump administration’s departure from foreign policy precedent at an Institute of Politics forum Tuesday night.
Former Biden Press Secretary Jen Psaki Condemns Trump Admin Press Office
Former White House Press Secretary Jennifer R. Psaki, who served under former President Joe Biden, condemned the Trump administration’s press pool management during an Institute of Politics forum Monday night.
Former Israel PM Says Trump Is the Only Leader Who Can End War in Gaza
Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said Donald Trump — more than Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu or any other world leader — is the only person who can bring an end to the war in Gaza during an Institute of Politics forum on Thursday night.
Journalist Melanie Amann Condemns Politicization of Free Speech in Germany and at Harvard
German journalist Melanie Amann said that politicizing free speech regulations restricts discourse while creating artificial viewpoint diversity at a talk on Tuesday afternoon.
CNN’s Dana Bash Criticizes New Pentagon Reporting Restrictions as ‘Ridiculous’ at Harvard Talk
CNN’s chief political correspondent Dana R. Bash criticized the Trump administration’s new restrictions on reporting in the Pentagon, calling them “ridiculous” during an Institute of Politics Forum on Wednesday night.
Tech Experts See Artificial Intelligence as a Key Resource Ahead of Local Elections
Schneier and Sanders, a Harvard Kennedy School lecturer, co-authored the book “Rewiring Democracy” that was released on Oct. 21. The two appeared at a Cambridge Public Library panel to share more about how citizens can use AI to get involved in politics on Wednesday evening.
Former Commerce Secretary Raimondo Says Trump’s Disinvestment in Science Is a National Security Risk
Former Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo ’93 criticized the federal government for allowing foreign countries to surpass the United States in cutting-edge industries, like semiconductor manufacturing and biotechnology, at an Institute of Politics forum on Tuesday night.
Former Canadian Supreme Court Justice Criticises U.S. Court for Attachment to Originalism
Former Canadian Supreme Court Justice Rosalie Abella criticized U.S. Supreme Court Justices for their adamant commitment to originalism during a panel hosted by the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs.
Former FTC Chair Lina Khan Urges Democrats to Rethink Federal Agency Function at IOP Forum
Lina Khan, the former chair of the Federal Trade Commission, said Democrats must respond to Department of Government Efficiency-led cutbacks with a new vision for effective federal agencies in a lecture at the Institute of Politics on Thursday night.
Most Americans Oppose Trump’s Attack on Universities, But They Have Concerns About Campus Cultures, New Survey Finds
A majority of Americans oppose the Trump administration’s attempts to influence university operations by restricting funding, though more than 75 percent are concerned about free speech policies, liberal bias, and discrimination on campus, according to a survey released Wednesday.
Former Rep. Joe Kennedy III Says The Democratic Party Must Reconnect With Voters at IOP Forum
Former U.S. Representative Joseph P. Kennedy III (D-Mass.) slammed the Democratic Party for being out of touch with voters at an Institute of Politics forum on Thursday night, saying liberals’ defense of “the status quo” alienated Americans in the 2024 elections.
CNN Chief Climate Correspondent Bill Weir Discusses His Pivot to Covering Climate Solutions at IOP Talk
CNN Chief Climate Correspondent Bill Weir said at an Institutes of Politics discussion on Wednesday that the focus of the media conversation on climate change had shifted from climate-related emergencies to problem-solving.
Harvard Faculty Say Shutdown Could Erode Trust in Government
Congressional Democrats and Republicans are in a healthcare standoff, disputing over whether the Affordable Care Act’s subsidies should last into 2026. Experts said the loss of services that result from the shutdown will have an impact on American’s daily lives.
Former Singapore Foreign Minister Urges Power Sharing Among Asian Countries at IOP
Former Minister for Foreign Affairs of Singapore George Yeo said his country and other Asian countries have a duty to share regional power at an Institute of Politics Forum on Wednesday night.
