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Political Science
What are the long-term costs of the China-U.S. trade war?
What are the long-term costs of the China-U.S. trade war?
Wharton experts Marshall Meyer and Efraim Berkovich discuss the escalating trade war with China, and argue that U.S. households must brace for higher prices that won’t come down.
Uncovering the roots of discrimination toward immigrants
Uncovering the roots of discrimination toward immigrants
New research from political scientist Nicholas Sambanis finds that religion may matter more than ethnicity in how immigrants are treated, even if they comply with local social norms.
A conversation with 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
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.
How to end partisan gerrymandering: Get the public involved
How to end partisan gerrymandering: Get the public involved
Wharton professor Steven O. Kimbrough discusses the Supreme Court’s recent decision to not make a ruling on what constitutes excessive partisan gerrymandering.
Why the Fed has a hidden influence on foreign affairs
Why the Fed has a hidden influence on foreign affairs
Wharton’s David Zaring explains how the Fed can have enormous influence overseas—and whether there should be more accountability.
30 years after Tiananmen Square, a changed China largely ignores the milestone
30 years after Tiananmen Square, a changed China largely ignores the milestone
Political scientist Avery Goldstein discusses the mood in Beijing this week, and how the regime has suppressed the history of the crackdown.
Under Modi 2.0, will India embrace tough economic reforms?
Under Modi 2.0, will India embrace tough economic reforms?
Marshall Bouton from the Center for the Advanced Study of India discusses the outcome of India’s election of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a second term.
The untold stories of the National Security Council
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.
Who will be the UK’s next prime minister?
Who will be the UK’s next prime minister?
Theresa May is out, but who replaces her is tricky to predict, says Brendan O’Leary of the School of Arts and Sciences.
In the News
The New York Times
Kennedy’s vow to take on big food could alienate his new G.O.P. allies
Mary Summers of the School of Arts & Sciences says that Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s stated dual missions of dismantling the F.D.A. and regulating food ingredients don’t go together.
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Baltimore Sun
Maryland shifted toward Donald Trump more than some other blue states, while giving Kamala Harris her second-biggest win
Matthew Levendusky of the School of Arts & Sciences says that poor turnout in heavily Democratic cities and a general voter swing for economic reasons contributed to Donald Trump’s victory.
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Business Insider
Elon Musk wins big by betting on Trump
Cary Coglianese of Penn Carey Law says that Elon Musk might view himself as capable of “turning around the federal government.”
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Inside Higher Ed
The view of the voting from campus
Jeffrey Green of the School of Arts & Sciences discusses the Penn Political Union, sponsored by the Andrea Mitchell Center for the Study of Democracy in the School of Arts & Sciences, which hosts student debates and speakers across the ideological spectrum.
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NBC News
How Pennsylvania’s mail ballot rules will lead to thousands of provisional ballots on Election Day
Marc Meredith of the School of Arts & Sciences and Michael Morse of Penn Carey Law say that most provisional ballots in Pennsylvania are likely to come from voters with outstanding mail ballots, rather than voters who’ve already returned deficient mail ballots.
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Newsweek
Donald Trump, evangelicals and the 2024 MAGA coalition
Shawn Patterson Jr. of the Annenberg Public Policy Center says that Donald Trump was largely an apolitical figure in 2016 with a wide array of celebrity relationships, donations to candidates of both parties, and a career in New York real estate.
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