Understanding power remains central to the study of political science, yet many fundamental questions about power in local governance remain unresolved. Who governs municipalities, both small and large? How do local powerholders make decisions about policies that influence everyday life, such as housing, infrastructure,…
The United Nations remains one of the world’s most influential multilateral institutions, operating across a wide range of thematic areas peace and security, development, human rights, climate change, education, health and humanitarian assistance. For many students and young graduates, building a career at the United Nations or…
The UN Security Council’s 1267/1988 Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team has, for more than twenty-five years, played a central role in supporting the Council’s counter-terrorism sanctions regimes related to Al-Qaida, ISIL/Da’esh, and the Taliban. Mandated to monitor compliance with sanctions measures, including…
For fifteen years, the Center has fostered research and dialogue at the intersection of macroeconomics, finance, and public policy.This anniversary conference brings together leading scholars and policymakers to examine the evolving challenges of global imbalances and debt. Looking forward, we explore how new insights can…
