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December 20, 2018
Politics & Polls #119: The Role of First Lady
First ladies often play big roles in the White House, either behind the scenes or in the public eye.In this episode, Julian Zelizer and Sam Wang discuss the highly variable roles played by first ladies with Lauren Wright, a lecturer in politics and public affairs at Princeton University.Wright is the author of “On Behalf of the…
Features
December 17, 2018
WWS Reacts: Trump’s Border Wall, DACA and "Chain Migration"
So-called “chain migration” is in the news again as House Republicans try to introduce a government funding bill that includes $5 billion in funding for a border wall between the United States and Mexico. Just last week, President Donald Trump threßatened to shut down the government if he doesn’t get the funding for the wall in…
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December 14, 2018
Princeton Seniors Johnson and Geyman; Oxford Student Daunt, Named Sachs Scholars
Podcasts
December 13, 2018
Politics & Polls #118: The Politics of Climate Change
Climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing the world today. In this episode, Julian Zelizer and Sam Wang discuss the politics of combating climate change with author Jeff Nesbit.Nesbit examines the consensus in the scientific community concerning climate change. He explains how the U.S. is effectively shielded…
Research Briefs
December 12, 2018
Governments, Researchers Underestimate Impact of Inefficient Land-Use on Climate Change
Policymakers and researchers have underestimated the effect that changes in land management and people's diets would have on limiting greenhouse gas emissions and countering the effects of climate change, according to a study led by Princeton University.The researchers report in the journal Nature Dec. 13 that the inefficient…
Hanna Kim
Policy Profile
December 11, 2018
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Features
December 07, 2018
WWS Reacts: Yellow Vest Protestors Cause Chaos in France
Protestors in yellow vests have taken to the streets in France, challenging a planned increase in France’s fuel tax. Some say the protests are symbolic of a wave of discontent among citizens who feel “invisible” or abandoned by the government and wealthy elites. We discussed the status of the protests with Sophie Meunier, a…
Podcasts
December 05, 2018
Politics & Polls #117: Thunderdome Politics with Greg Sargent
Donald Trump’s presidency has been unsettling to some, often spurring controversy while testing our country’s political institutions. Some argue he is at the root of the problem while others say he is simply a symptom of an already broken system.To unravel this a bit more and to offer possible ways out, Greg Sargent of the…
Features
December 05, 2018
WWS Reacts: Remembering President George H.W. Bush
This week, the country mourns the loss of George H.W. Bush, the 41st president of the United States, who passed away Nov. 30 at the age of 94. His funeral is being held today at the Washington National Cathedral. Below are a few reflections about President Bush from faculty at Princeton University’s Woodrow Wilson School of…
News
November 29, 2018
Students Learn Fast-Paced Decision-Making Through Annual Crisis Simulation
Princeton University's Center for International Security Studies (CISS) hosted more than 50 undergraduate and graduate students from Princeton University, New Jersey Institute of Technology and Rutgers University for its annual crisis simulation on Nov. 10.For this year’s simulation, “Clash in the Caucuses,” participants were…