John Ghazvinian, interim director of the Middle East Center and an expert on Iran/U.S. relations, talks about the countries’ historical relationship and what led to the current situation.
ajor General Qasem Soleimani, commander of the Iranian Quds Force.
Iranian commander killed—five things to know
A United States drone struck and killed a powerful Iranian military commander at an Iraqi airport, bringing vows of retribution from Iran and threatening to plunge the region into chaos. An expert on Iran shares her thoughts on the attack.
Sophia Rosenfeld, Walter H. Annenberg Professor of History
Impeachment, conspiracy theories, and facts
Historian Sophia Rosenfeld shares her take on the hearings leading up to President Trump’s impeachment, the wealth of conspiracy theories surrounding them, and tips on how to absorb it all without feeling dazed.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Conservative Party won a decisive victory in last week’s general election. Political scientist Brendan O’Leary, an expert on U.K. politics, tells Penn Today his five main takeaways from the election results.
Elizabeth Vale, left, smiles during a conversation with Time's Up CEO and former Michelle Obama Chief of Staff Tina Tchen in this file photo taken on Sept. 7, 2018. The talk was part of the Fels Institute of Government’s Public Policy in Practice series, which brings in high-profile leaders in public administration to meet with students and answer questions. (Image: Elizabeth Vale)
New leadership at Fels Institute
The 82-year-old Fels Institute of Government’s signature Public Policy in Practice workshops continues the legacy of providing students with a practical program in public administration.
NBC's chief foreign affairs correspondent and Penn alum Andrea Mitchell responds to questions during a talk at Kelly Writers House on Dec. 10, 2019. She discussed everything from breaking into TV journalism in the 1960s to moderating the Democratic presidential debate.
Alumna Andrea Mitchell on her career in journalism
NBC News’ chief foreign affairs correspondent spoke at Kelly Writers House about her 40-plus-year career.
Palestinian town on the hill behind the Israeli separation barrier on the West Bank in Israel.
‘Paradigm Lost’: New book outlines ‘one-state reality’ for Israelis, Palestinians
Middle East expert Ian Lustick, once a firm believer in a two-state solution as a path to peace in Israel, describes his new way of looking at the problem in his new book, “Paradigm Lost.”
Demographic shifts, voter fears, and presidential voting
New research shows Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign didn’t benefit from voters’ fears of immigrants in communities experiencing greater demographic change.
Paideia’s spring course offerings highlight wellness, service, and citizenship
The first four courses offered to Penn undergraduates as part of the new Stavros Niarchos Foundation Paideia Program will focus on passion, civility, effective communication, and a deep dive into American Chinatowns.
