Syrian journalist details dangers, challenges covering her country As part of a weeklong Writer at Risk residency, Syrian journalist Zaina Ehraim (center) spoke with NPR’s Middle East correspondent Deborah Amos (right) and Saudi journalist Safa Al Ahmad (left) at the Perry World House. (Image: Andrew Cui) 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.
Syrian journalist to speak in Penn’s ‘Writer at Risk’ weeklong visiting fellow program Syrian journalist Zaina Erhaim, now living in exile in the United Kingdom, is visiting Penn through the Writer at Risk program. 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.
New technologies and their global impact 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.”
How John Bolton broke the National Security Council Penn In the News The New York Times How John Bolton broke the National Security Council John Gans of Perry World House wrote an opinion piece about John Bolton’s tenure as national security advisor, which ended this week. “Mr. Bolton’s most lasting legacy will be dismantling the structure that has kept American foreign policy from collapsing into chaos, and finally unshackling an irregular commander-in-chief,” Gans wrote. A conversation with Michael Horowitz Michael Horowitz, professor of political science and associate director of Perry World House. (Image: Courtesy of Michael Horowitz) 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. The role of UN ambassador, explained Q&A 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. John Bolton and the lost art of honest brokering Penn In the News CNN John Bolton and the lost art of honest brokering In an op-ed, John Gans of the Perry World House compares the current national security advisor, John Bolton, to his predecessor and role model Brent Scowcroft, who served under George H.W. Bush. “In short,” Gans wrote, “Bolton is living Scowcroft’s nightmare: Trust is broken in Washington, and the exchange of ideas it supports has broken down amid infighting. But it is all of us who should be scared.” The untold stories of the National Security Council John Gans, director of communications and research at Perry World House. (Photo courtesy: John Gans) 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. ‘What can be done today?’ Aminata Sy with a student in the African Community Learning Program. (Photo: Omnia Magazine) ‘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. If you fear the deep state, history explains why Penn In the News The Atlantic If you fear the deep state, history explains why A recent poll found that “three-quarters of Americans believed that unelected government and military officials secretly control policy decisions in Washington.” John Gans of the Perry World House sees these beliefs as concerning evidence of “collapsing trust” in the U.S. government. Load More
A conversation with Michael Horowitz Michael Horowitz, professor of political science and associate director of Perry World House. (Image: Courtesy of Michael Horowitz) 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.
The role of UN ambassador, explained Q&A 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.
John Bolton and the lost art of honest brokering Penn In the News CNN John Bolton and the lost art of honest brokering In an op-ed, John Gans of the Perry World House compares the current national security advisor, John Bolton, to his predecessor and role model Brent Scowcroft, who served under George H.W. Bush. “In short,” Gans wrote, “Bolton is living Scowcroft’s nightmare: Trust is broken in Washington, and the exchange of ideas it supports has broken down amid infighting. But it is all of us who should be scared.” The untold stories of the National Security Council John Gans, director of communications and research at Perry World House. (Photo courtesy: John Gans) 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. ‘What can be done today?’ Aminata Sy with a student in the African Community Learning Program. (Photo: Omnia Magazine) ‘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. If you fear the deep state, history explains why Penn In the News The Atlantic If you fear the deep state, history explains why A recent poll found that “three-quarters of Americans believed that unelected government and military officials secretly control policy decisions in Washington.” John Gans of the Perry World House sees these beliefs as concerning evidence of “collapsing trust” in the U.S. government. Load More
The untold stories of the National Security Council John Gans, director of communications and research at Perry World House. (Photo courtesy: John Gans) 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.
‘What can be done today?’ Aminata Sy with a student in the African Community Learning Program. (Photo: Omnia Magazine) ‘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.
If you fear the deep state, history explains why Penn In the News The Atlantic If you fear the deep state, history explains why A recent poll found that “three-quarters of Americans believed that unelected government and military officials secretly control policy decisions in Washington.” John Gans of the Perry World House sees these beliefs as concerning evidence of “collapsing trust” in the U.S. government.