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What Bridgerton Tells Us about Elites and Status Politics

Contemporary identity politics often presents contradictions between the leaders from marginalized groups and the people they claim to represent. A visiting scholar unpacks this phenomenon, starting with a popular Netflix series.

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by Poulomi Chakrabarti... Read more about What Bridgerton Tells Us about Elites and Status Politics

The (Un)Documented Immigrant

In his new book, Weatherhead alum Asad L. Asad demonstrates that rather than hiding in the shadows, undocumented immigrants in the US are selectively engaging with authorities to build their credentials as deserving members of society.

Image of woman holding a protest sign that says "We work hard. We pay taxes."

by Michelle Nicholasen... Read more about The (Un)Documented Immigrant

American Protectionism: Can It Work?

Weatherhead Center Fellow and Directorate-General Taxation and Customs Union, EU Commission, Juan José García Sánchez argues that there’s a better way for the US to compete with China other than its current protectionist strategy.

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by Juan José García Sánchez... Read more about American Protectionism: Can It Work?

The Deal That Keeps the Oil Flowing

Weatherhead Fellow and former engineering economist for Saudi Aramco Jenny Spalding addresses the evolution of the US-Saudi oil-for-security bargain and its effect on global energy security.

President Roosevelt shakes hands with King Ibn Saud, of Saudi Arabia, on board the US Navy heavy cruiser.

by Jenny Spalding... Read more about The Deal That Keeps the Oil Flowing

Protecting the Porcupine: Why Taiwan Matters

If China attempts reunification with Taiwan, how will the US meet its obligations to defend it? Two visiting fellows and officers of the US Air Force insist that the US must improve its preparedness for a new type of conflict.

by Ken Fann and Charles Bursi... Read more about Protecting the Porcupine: Why Taiwan Matters

Refugees are Brothers and Sisters in Uganda, Strangers in Tanzania

How a nation sees its relationship to refugees can have a profound impact on social services and even infrastructure, as shown in new research on Uganda’s unique refugee-hosting model.

Refugees go through bags behind a "welcome to Uganda" sign

By Yang-Yang Zhou... Read more about Refugees are Brothers and Sisters in Uganda, Strangers in Tanzania

Remembering the Queen of Canada

As part of the British Commonwealth, Canada has a complex relationship with the monarchy. A Canadian scholar examines the British Crown’s reliance on religious and military symbolism to invoke its authority, especially with regard to upholding treaties with Indigenous peoples.

Queen Elizabeth II Cecil Beton photograph

By Pamela Klassen... Read more about Remembering the Queen of Canada

Wind Power, Politics, and Magnets

The complicated supply chain of wind turbines exposes contradictions in the realm of international affairs. Kristin Vekasi breaks down the physical components and the fraught dependencies of this green technology.