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drone shot of Martyr square, showing the Lebanese flag in foreground along with Mohammad Al Amine Mosque and st. George Church in the background, during the Lebanese revolution

A global take on Lebanon protests

Hundreds of thousands of protesters have poured into the streets of Lebanon. Penn Today speaks to two experts on Lebanon to find out why.

Kristen de Groot ・ December 23, 2019

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Penn sends largest ever delegation to UN climate conference

At COP 25, representatives from the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy, Perry World House, Penn IUR, and elsewhere discuss global climate challenges.

Michele W. Berger ・ December 11, 2019

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Talk on the future of U.S./India relations caps India symposium

A daylong symposium highlighting Penn research in India wrapped up with a keynote conversation between the Lauder Institute’s Jim McGann and former U.S. Ambassador Richard Verma.

Kristen de Groot ・ October 29, 2019

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Syrian journalist details dangers, challenges covering her country

During four public discussions last week as part of a “Writer at Risk” residency, Syrian journalist Zaina Erhaim described in detail the dangers she faced covering armed conflicts while in her country.

Louisa Shepard ・ October 25, 2019

Syrian journalist to speak in Penn’s ‘Writer at Risk’ weeklong visiting fellow program

Syrian journalist Zaina Erhaim will visit Penn to discuss the armed conflict in Syria, the importance of an independent press, and the challenges of working in war-torn areas for female journalists.

Louisa Shepard ・ October 17, 2019

John Kerry addresses the crowd while seated on stage at the Perry World House Fall Colloquium

New technologies and their global impact

Former Secretary of State John Kerry joined former U.S. Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and other guests at Perry World House’s third annual Fall Colloquium to discuss “How Emerging Technologies Are Rewiring the Global Order.”

September 24, 2019

A conversation with Michael Horowitz

In the latest episode of Penn Today’s ‘Office Hours’ podcast series, a chat with Michael Horowitz, professor of political science and associate director of Perry World House.

Brandon Baker ・ July 15, 2019

United Nations member flags raised outside of the UN building in New York

The role of UN ambassador, explained

Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein, distinguished global leader-in-residence at Perry World House, describes the workings of the U.S. ambassador to the U.N.—and whether it matters that it’s no longer of cabinet status.

Brandon Baker ・ July 11, 2019

The untold stories of the National Security Council

John Gans, director of communications and research at Perry World House, discusses his new book that captures the stories and inner workings of National Security Council staff.

Brandon Baker ・ May 30, 2019

Aminata Sy sits with student reading a book to them.

‘What can be done today?’

Senior Aminata Sy founded a program for Philly kids and will soon head to Congress to begin her Rangel Graduate Fellowship.

Susan Ahlborn ・ May 17, 2019

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The Washington Post

A New U.S. Policy Makes It (Somewhat) Easier to Export Drones

Michael Horowitz of the School of Arts and Sciences and Perry World House and Joshua Schwartz, a doctoral candidate in Arts and Sciences, analyzed the administration’s policy changes around drone exports.

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Philadelphia Inquirer

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis Strives to Be a Reassuring Voice to Allies in a Chaotic Time

Perry World House fellow Derek Chollet and the School of Arts and Sciences’ Mitchell Orenstein weighed in on Mattis’ impact on U.S. military alliances.