Search

Displaying results 401 - 425 of 580

School Directory

Visit our school directory to search by name, title, or topics.

Not finding what you are looking for?

Try searching across all of princeton.edu.

Private Sector Can Grow Despite Violent Conflict, Princeton Study Shows

Despite decades of violent conflict across countries like Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iraq, thousands of private sector firms are operating in those…

Politics & Polls #122: American Global Leadership

Some say the United States is heading down a road toward isolationism. In this episode, Julian Zelizer and Sam Wang discuss the uncertain future of…

Q&A: Information, Democracy, and Autocracy: Transparency and Political (In)Stability

Americans seeking information about unemployment rates, wage growth and inflation can do so with the click of a button. But transparency of this kind…

Politics & Polls #121: The ‘Fault Lines’ of Modern America

In his farewell address, President Barack Obama identified a number of “fault lines” in American society from politics to economics to race. In…

Q&A: Fault Lines: A History of the United States Since 1974

Princeton faculty members Kevin Kruse and Julian Zelizer are well known for their efforts to explain U.S. history and current events to the broad…

Fake News Shared by Very Few, But Those Over 65 More Likely to Pass on Such Stories, New Study Finds

A small percentage of Americans, less than 9 percent, shared links to so-called “fake news” sites on Facebook during the 2016 presidential election…

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…

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…

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…

Politics & Polls #116: Another Look at the Midterms

Three weeks after the midterm elections, the results are finally clear.In this episode, Julian Zelizer and Sam Wang examine the emerging consensus…

Politics & Polls #115: Conservatism Today with Arthur Brooks

How is today’s brand of conservatism different from past presidencies? In this episode, Julian Zelizer discusses the ins and outs of conservatism…

Politics & Polls #114: Midterms Reactions with Valerie Jarrett

Democrats gained control of the U.S. House of Representatives on Nov. 6, while Republicans bolstered their majority in the U.S. Senate. Democrats…

Kotkin’s “Stalin: Waiting for Hitler, 1929–1941” Wins 2018 Arthur Ross Book Award

Professor Stephen Kotkin has won the 17th annual Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) Arthur Ross Book Award for “Stalin: Waiting for Hitler, 1929–1941…

Politics & Polls #113: A Week of Hate Crimes

The past week has been marked by a series of hate crimes. Pipe bombs were sent to a few political critics of President Donald Trump by a fanatic in…

Politics & Polls #110: The Aftermath of the Kavanaugh Confirmation

Following a bitter and contentious confirmation process, Justice Brett Kavanaugh has been sworn in to the Supreme Court. Could his confirmation…

WWS Reacts: A Supreme Court with Kavanaugh

After a charged confirmation process, Brett Kavanaugh now sits on the Supreme Court. What effects will this have on the Court, the American people…

Politics & Polls #109: What’s Next for Kavanaugh?

Questions abound regarding what impact the recently opened FBI investigation will have on Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court confirmation process…

Politics & Polls #108: How Money Restricts Access to Political Office

Working-class citizens have been historically underrepresented in American politics.In this episode, Julian Zelizer and Sam Wang discuss the…

Politics & Polls #107: The Kavanaugh Saga

Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh has been accused of sexual assault. How might this play out? And what effect will it have on the midterm…

Politics & Polls #106: How the Conservative News Media Shaped History

The conservative news media has had a historical role in shaping national politics.In this episode, Julian Zelizer discusses the influence of…

Politics & Polls #104: What is the 25th Amendment?

The 25th Amendment has become a popular topic during Donald Trump’s presidency. The amendment, adopted in 1967, addresses what happens if the…

Militant Groups Influence Local Policies During Conflict

The five-decades-long Colombian conflict weakened government institutions and left millions displaced. With a new president at the helm, many wonder…

Militarization of Police Fails to Enhance Safety, May Harm Police Reputation

This month marks the four-year anniversary of protests over the police killing of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri. Those protests were met with a…

Politics & Polls #103: Blue State Federalism

In recent history, federalism has been favored by the Republican party, while Democrats have aimed to nationalize certain policies. But given…

Politics & Polls #102: Baseball and the American Presidency

Sports have a long history of being intertwined with American politics. Drawing on his experience as a former presidential speechwriter, Curt…