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Zero-Knowledge Proof: Verification Without Information

Alexander Glaser, associate professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering and international affairs has a game for you to play. Imagine your…

WWS Reacts: The Battle for Mosul

Iraqi forces and their allies are battling to reclaim Mosul, which has been the de facto capital of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) since…

Politics & Polls #15: Down Ticket: House & Senate Races

While it may be hard to look away from the steel cage match between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, it’s time to start looking "down ticket,” as…

Politics & Polls #14: The Fight to Vote

Despite this year’s tense presidential debates, fierce political battles and polarized atmosphere, it still comes down to one simple act: marking…

Politics & Polls #13: The Alt-Right

A previously unknown subculture has emerged onto the political scene thanks to the 2016 presidential election. The alternative right, known as the …

Politics & Polls #12: All About Debates

The presidential election is at a crossroads as the race is beginning to tighten between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. Now, we’re entering a…

International Panel on Social Progress Seeks Comments on Report

The International Panel on Social Progress (IPSP), which brings together social scientists around the world to analyze social trends and spur debate…

Politics & Polls #11: Gender & Politics

Hillary Clinton was sidelined by walking pneumonia this week, lighting up the internet with speculations and rumors about her health. Stories like…

Seeing the Forest for the Trees: World's Largest Reforestation Program Overlooks Wildlife

After years of environmental destruction, China has spent billions of dollars on the world's largest reforestation program, converting a combined…

Politics & Polls #9: Top Three Campaign Moments

Game-changing events often occur during presidential campaigns. These moments — which can transform party dynamics, voters and even the candidates…

Politics & Polls #8: All About Polls

From straw polls of the 19th century to modern polling of today, polls have played a significant role in the American political landscape. But what…

Politics & Polls #7: The Coattail Effect, Gerrymandering & Third-Party Candidates

Donald Trump has focused on easing tensions with the Republican Party this week by endorsing House Speaker Paul Ryan, Senator John McCain and Senator…

Politics & Polls #6: Does Election Media Coverage Tell the Right Story?

The media have played a powerful role in the 2016 presidential election.Some critics argue Donald Trump became a viable candidate thanks to his “free…

WWS Reacts: Nice Attacks and the Future of ISIS

France has experienced three major terrorist attacks in the past 19 months. The most recent attack, which occurred July 14 on Bastille Day, resulted…

Politics & Polls #4: How the RNC is ‘Unconventional’

It’s been an interesting week at the Republication National Convention in Cleveland. Donald Trump’s wife Melania was accused of plagiarizing her…

Household Fuels Exceed Power Plants and Cars as Source of Smog in Beijing

Beijing and surrounding areas of China often suffer from choking smog. The Chinese government has made commitments to improve air quality and has…

Zika Virus Alerts May Have Prompted Uptick in Abortion Requests in Latin America

Pregnant women in Latin American countries were more likely to seek an abortion after receiving health alerts about Zika virus, according to a study…

In the Nation’s Defense: SINSI Scholar Kevin McGinnis Shapes National Security Policy

Growing up, Kevin McGinnis ’11, MPA ’15, never imagined he’d someday be advising the U.S. Secretary of Defense on national security policy and…

Researchers Propose Surveillance System for Zika Virus and Other Infectious Diseases

A group of prominent researchers from seven institutions including Princeton University are calling for the establishment of a worldwide program to…

Policy Workshop Examines Lessons Learned from the U.S. Civilian Surge in Afghanistan

Enlisting in the U.S. Military usually entails a temporary move across the globe, often to a conflict zone. However, workers in other government…

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Senior de La Bruyère Awarded Michel David-Weill Scholarship for Study at Sciences Po

 Senior Emily de La Bruyère, who is majoring in the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs and pursuing a…

Ebola Crisis Provides Framework for Responding to Outbreaks like Zika Virus

As world leaders grapple with containing the Zika virus, the Ebola epidemic in West Africa provides valuable lessons for how to respond to other…

Shapiro Receives 2016 Karl Deutsch Award

Jacob Shapiro, associate professor of politics and international affairs at Princeton University’s Woodrow Wilson School, has been named winner of…

WWS Reacts: Will the Paris Climate Agreement be a 'Turning Point' for the World?

On Dec. 12, the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris ended with the first climate change agreement in which the representatives of…

More Aggressive Climate Policies Are Needed to Save the Future Poor

People often believe that future generations will be better off than their predecessors, but that may be a dangerous assumption when it comes to…