From Stopgap Measures to Longterm Solutions - Addressing Foreign Aid to Afghanistan

On Aug. 8 policymakers and experts considered how the international community can best fund, prioritize, designate, and distribute humanitarian aid across Afghanistan and collectively shift from stopgap solutions to economic stabilization initiatives — as the country continues to face economic collapse, humanitarian and refugee crises, and the effects of climate change.

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Mario Moore's "The Great Reckoning"

Artist Mario Moore’s new painting, “The Great Reckoning,” is on display in Robertson Hall. Save the date for an event with Moore on Sept. 22, 4:30 p.m., in Arthur Lewis Auditorium.

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We are tackling today's most-pressing challenges — at home and abroad. Below are some current initiatives and focus areas.

Elections

The 2022 midterms are fast approaching. Our experts address issues related to populism, democratic backsliding, and polarization.

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Afghanistan Policy Lab

We created the Afghanistan Policy Lab at SPIA to address the impact of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and help contribute to its rebuilding.

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Climate Change

Today’s environmental challenges require global policies that adapt to uncertain conditions — and our experts are pioneers in the field.

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Research Spotlight

Faith Leaders in Uganda

Intimate partner violence dropped in Uganda after religious leaders adopted a curriculum in which men and women were viewed as equals. The study, co-authored by Betsy Levy Paluck, shows how religious leaders can be agents of change.

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Our public affairs programming will resume in the fall of 2022. Please check back in late August for more information.

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Our unofficial motto captures the essence of the School and is embodied not only in our curriculum — designed to prepare students to pursue careers in public service — but also in the activities our students pursue outside of the classroom.

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