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Perry World House
Locked down: Global mobility and COVID-19
At Perry World House’s 2021 Global Shifts Colloquium, Filippo Grandi, the United Nations high commissioner for refugees, addressed how limits on human movement during the pandemic have affected refugees and asylum seekers.
How has COVID-19 prepared scientists and the public for future pandemics?
Perry World House and the Penn Center for Research on Coronavirus and Other Emerging Pathogens hosted a virtual discussion on pandemic preparedness and lessons learned this past year.
Logistics of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout
Penn experts demystify the process of shipping a vaccine and, ultimately, getting it into arms.
Joe Biden’s longtime ties to Penn
As the nation prepares for its 46th president to take office Wednesday, Jan. 20, Penn Today reflects on the lasting impact he’s had at the University.
Looking ahead to the election’s impact on U.S. foreign policy
President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr. will make important choices about America’s relationships with allies and partners. A Perry World House roundtable looked at key topics for the new administration.
Alexander Vindman on past events, future concerns
The visiting scholar spoke at a virtual event at Perry World House on the first anniversary of his testimony before the presidential impeachment inquiry.
Past successes, future questions as United Nations turns 75
Perry World House held a series of virtual talks with global leaders looking at the organization’s current efforts, ongoing struggles, and future.
Lessons from Hiroshima, 75 years later
Penn Today asks scholars and experts to share their thoughts on the 75th anniversary of America’s atomic bombing of Hiroshima.
Coding for a cause
As the viral pandemic shuttered campus and disrupted routines, The Borders and Boundaries Project turned the challenging situation into a chance to give back and get work done.
Politics, pandemics, and protests
Exactly how the coronavirus pandemic, the current unrest, and the nation’s economic woes will affect November’s presidential election is unclear, but voter turnout will be key, according to two political experts.
In the News
‘I screwed up’: When is a leader too old to lead?
A 2005 survey by Michael Horowitz of Perry World House and the School of Arts & Sciences found that older political leaders were more likely to initiate and intensify military conflicts than their younger peers.
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The Philippine province caught in the cross hairs of U.S.-China rivalry
Thomas Shattuck of Perry World House says that the Philippine provinces closest to Taiwan would undoubtedly play a strategic role should a conflict occur with China.
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U.S. bolstering Philippines amid increasing assertiveness by China
Thomas J. Shattuck of Perry World House says that greater interest in the Philippines by the U.S. and Japan will have a positive impact on Taiwan’s security.
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Ways to help victims of war this holiday season
Perry World House Visiting Fellow Trudy Rubin shares resources to help those affected by war, including initiatives by the Center for Global Health and Penn Medicine.
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Climate change has a hitman: Responding to extreme heat
In an Op-Ed, Lauren Anderson of Perry World House urges the global policy community to take steps to prepare for and protect people from the heatwaves of tomorrow.
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China could crush Taiwan’s economy. Why Beijing won’t bring the hammer down
In an Op-Ed, Thomas Shattuck of Perry World House says that Chinese bans on goods critical to Taiwan’s economy, like electronic parts, would also do damage to China’s economy and businesses.
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