In an era of constrained federal research funding and global economic competition, U.S. states are increasingly on the front lines of industrial strategy. New Jersey and New York, home to world-class universities, major industries, and diverse workforces, must adapt to ensure long-term innovation, job growth, and resilience…
Forty years ago last month, about 70 climate scientists and environmental policy analysts convened in the Austria town of Villach for a conference organized under the auspices of UNEP, the WMO and ICSU titled, ‘An Assessment of the Role of Carbon Dioxide and of Other Greenhouse Gases in Climate Variations and Associated Impacts…
The Future of Ukraine: A Princeton ConferenceRussia’s invasion of Ukraine, launched in February 2022, has raised urgent questions about the country’s future. Two central issues demand attention, shaping both Ukraine’s trajectory and the broader geopolitical landscape.
Reforms and good governance are essential pillars of a well-functioning society. In today’s discussion, our panelists will examine how leaders design and implement large-scale reforms to achieve functional institutions, foster economic development, and enhance service delivery. The panelists will also draw key lessons from case…
Sam Gill, President and CEO, Doris Duke FoundationWe are living through an historically unprecedented assault on the structure and status of the public and private institutions that comprise our modern liberal democracy. Why are our institutions under such vitriolic attack? How can they be defended? What does this moment…
Barons is the story of eight titans of the food industry, their rise to power, and the consequences for workers, eaters, and democracy itself. Barons paints a stark portrait of corporate consolidation, but it also shows that a fair, healthy, and prosperous food industry is possible—if we take back power from the barons who have…
