Congratulations! SNF Agora Senior Fellow Anne Applebaum wins Hillary Clinton award, recognizing people who are advancing peace and justice around the world: www.georgetown.edu/news/2025-hi...

Philanthropy has the potential to defend democracy or to destabilize it. In his new op-ed, Daniel Stid issues a simple injunction: First, do no harm. He offers 5 concrete steps that philanthropic funders can take to support pluralism and strengthen liberal democracy. Read it here: buff.ly/io27Ucu

Now accepting applications for the 2026–27 SNF Agora Institute Postdoctoral Fellowships. We especially welcome sociologists and economists. $70,000 stipend • Start July 1, 2026 • Residency in Baltimore–DC area Apply by Thu, Nov. 6 • buff.ly/hBTRDId

Hahrie Han, director of the SNF Agora Institute, has been named a 2025 MacArthur Fellow—the award often known as a “genius grant.” Her research explores how people organize, act collectively, and strengthen democracy. buff.ly/6wMr9AI buff.ly/PL1FvHE

Free Speech for Me, But Not for Thee. SNF Agora's Lilliana Mason discusses what data we have on how Americans think about political violence. Listen to On the Media. www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/otm...

It's not too late to register to watch the live stream of tonight's @Opentodebate. Learn the Legacy of the COVID Pandemic tonight at 6:30 buff.ly/3WJlQU6

Political violence on the rise: SNF Agora faculty member Ruth Braunstein talks about the heated political climate and what the shooting death of Charlie Kirk reveals. www.ktvu.com/video/1706011

The Hopkins Forum continues with a live debate in Baltimore on the legacy of COVID-19. Leading voices in public health and medicine reflect on what went wrong, what we learned, and how we can prepare for the next crisis. With Tom Frieden, Jerome Adams, Dara Kass, Doctor Mike RSVP buff.ly/ko8fLQd

From “Red Plenty” to “Dark Abundance,” competing visions shape how we think about growth, governance, & opportunity. SNF Agora faculty member Steven Teles traces the rise of different “abundances” in his latest analysis. Explore the varieties of abundance: buff.ly/rpYm6Eo

The age of weaponized interdependence is here. Henry Farrell (SNF Agora) and Abraham Newman argue that the U.S. is no longer the only power able to turn global finance, tech, and supply chains into tools of coercion. In Foreign Affairs: buff.ly/HYhtRV2

In TIME, SNF Agora Senior Fellow Peter Pomerantsev warns that Russia’s war on Ukraine is also a war on identity and calls for action to confront both the visible and hidden tools of occupation. Read more: buff.ly/SC2oqOg

What if complexity isn’t a problem to eliminate—but a reality to understand? In Carnegie India’s review, Suyash Rai reflects on Yuen Yuen Ang’s Adaptive Political Economy—a new paradigm and method for studying development as nonlinear, co-evolutionary. buff.ly/H2XbYsE

SNF Agora faculty Yuen Yuen Ang appears in Forbes, where her research helps reframe crisis as complexity. Her adaptive political economy model invites leaders to engage systems, not just fix them. buff.ly/LDUr182

‘Can the system hold? Has it ever actually worked?’ asks Scott Warren, #SNFAgora fellow at Johns Hopkins, in his seminar on democratic erosion. buff.ly/4ktCuiK

The Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Agora Institute at Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore campus) is seeking a Managing Director to help advance its mission to strengthen global democracy through civic engagement, inclusive dialogue, and applied research. Learn more and apply: buff.ly/uYuKtlj

Why is politically motivated violence on the rise in the U.S.? SNF Agora political scientist Lilliana Mason explains how political violence is eroding American democracy and changing who participates in politics

How can democracies stay resilient in a time of global disruption? SNF Agora and ‪@chathamhouse_org‬ are partnering to find answers through global webinars, youth forums, and two key sessions at the 2025 London Conference. Details: buff.ly/TtJPnwg

SNF Agora faculty Martha S. Jones co-authored an amicus brief defending birthright citizenship, drawing on decades of Black civic advocacy before the Civil War. Read: bit.ly/MJ-amicus @marthasjones.bsky.social‬

SNF Agora Professor Henry Farrell warns that integrating stablecoins into U.S. finance could destabilize the dollar and global markets. His NYT op-ed with Dan Davies highlights the risks of crypto-fueled financial chaos.

“Digital platforms can foster cross-national engagement and mutual curiosity.” New research from SNF Agora’s Yuen Yuen Ang shows: Tradional media → more hostility; Social/online media → more moderate views buff.ly/hXfHM9K

In the Seattle Times, SNF Agora’s Andrew Perrin calls for a new civic curriculum—one that trains students to argue well in a democracy. Read the full op-ed: buff.ly/AGakDay

Welcome Ruth Braunstein to SNF Agora! Her timely research on democracy examines how citizens shape democratic life across political divides, strengthening resilience when we need it most. buff.ly/zvTw7Vj

Leaders in democratic development, public-minded AI, fair, and civic life, including the institute’s inaugural Artist in Residence, join Johns Hopkins as SNF Agora Visiting Fellows buff.ly/3uw2Bgv

Please join us on May 1 for "Political Parties in an Age of Democratic Backsliding," a roundtable in honor of Prof. Richard S. Katz! Co-sponsored with JHU @snfagora.bsky.social, International Studies, and East Asian Studies.

Can the U.S. stay ahead of China in the AI race by controlling AI chip access? Join former congressman Will Hurd and experts from both sides of the aisle for a live debate at The Hopkins Forum on May 14. Reserve your seat: buff.ly/USPcUE3

SNF Agora Senior Fellow Peter Pomerantsev argues that Russia’s war on Ukraine is a battle for identity, fought through propaganda and violence, and warns that lasting peace requires coordinated pressure, not just diplomacy.

How do universities foster intellectual diversity while strengthening civic life? SNF Agora faculty Amy Binder, Andrew Perrin, and Simon Halliday are helping lead the way. More on the Civic Thought Project and upcoming conference here: buff.ly/aTWRamg

SNF Agora political scientist Dawn Teele receives Carnegie Fellowship to explore whether the gender gap drives political polarization in the United States.

Delighted to have been named a 2025 Andrew Carnegie Fellow, alongside a great group of scholars. This @carnegiecorp.bsky.social fellowship will support my research on the gender gap and polarization! #CarnegieFellows list: www.carnegie.org/awards/andre...

Join our live discussion on executive authority and the judiciary this Friday, 4/11, from 12 to 1 PM. The Supreme Court's decision on deportations under the Alien Enemies Act raises questions about judicial-executive tensions. What do these rulings mean?

Jim Baer talks with SNF Agora political scientist Steven Teles. They discuss how shifting class dynamics are driving America's political polarization and increasing distrust in institutions like higher education and public health. 🎧 Listen on Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform.

Deadline Extended: SNF Agora Faculty Grants – Apply by Sunday, 4/13! Have a bold idea? The SNF Agora Faculty Grants program supports JHU faculty who want to bring their civic vision to life! Learn more and apply now:

Blending memoir and historical research, SNF Agora faculty member Martha S. Jones sheds light on the power of personal narrative in recovering Black history often erased from the record.

SNF Agora Visiting Fellow Erhardt Graeff adds insights to Elon University's report "Being Human in 2035," highlighting AI's impact on human humility. He emphasized that AI can diminish our awareness of limitations, diversity, and motivation for meaningful connections. Read more:

SNF Agora's Martha S. Jones powerfully counters claims against exploring complex histories, emphasizing honest storytelling as essential for strengthening communities and national identity. Watch her insightful interview segment on MSNBC here: on.msnbc.com/43uSLYl

As the U.S. retreats from global leadership, SNF Agora Senior Fellow Peter Pomerantsev argues it's time for Europe to step up, not just militarily, but in the information war. Saving Radio Free Europe could be key to countering authoritarian “sharp power.”

What happens when tech titans don’t just shape the conversation, but become the public voice? SNF Agora faculty Henry Farrell explores how Elon Musk and other tech billionaires are blurring the line between democracy and digital dictatorship. @himself.bsky.social democracyjournal.org/magazine/76/...

SNF Agora Professor of Sociology Amy Binder highlights the issue of "career funneling" at elite colleges, where students are directed toward finance careers that may not align with their interests, diverting talent from public service and innovation. washingtonmonthly.com/2025/03/23/t...

The Executive Abroad: Presidential Power and the U.S. Role in the World Tuesday, March 25, 2025, 6:00 pm Join us for this free virtual event! JHU students can also register for an exclusive watch party with FREE DINNER! Go to bit.ly/4bSmBZ4 to register.

SNF Agora’s Steven Teles examines how minoritarian rule shapes U.S. governance across the political spectrum. From land-use policies to regulatory agencies, he challenges assumptions about democracy and institutional power. Read more:

“We need to stop imagining AI as super-powered individual intelligences and start seeing it for what it is, a system that reorganizes information and power” explains SNF Agora’s Henry Farrell Read more: bit.ly/3XXBiE9 @himself.bsky.social

Historians, it’s time to stop pretending you understand balance sheets. The History of Capitalism Summer Camp, led by Louis Hyman, will teach you to decode financial records without breaking into a cold sweat. No math degree required. Apply by 4/1: snfagora.jhu.edu/news/numbers...

Louis Hyman, an SNF Agora Professor at Johns Hopkins, told MarketWatch that federal job cuts are unprecedented and threaten stability, especially for the Black middle class. Read more: www.marketwatch.com/story/federa...

How does disinformation take hold, and how can we resist it? Join Theo Dolan, Digital Tech and Civic Activism Advisor at USAID and SNF Agora Visiting Fellow, for an interactive workshop on digital resilience. 3/11 • 12-1 pm • SNF Agora Conf Room & Zoom

SNF Agora Faculty Member Martha S. Jones has spent her career exploring overlooked stories in American history. In this compelling Smithsonian feature, Jones traces her family's complex past, revealing how understanding her ancestors' struggles offers hope for the future.

"The Path Forward," a new video series by The Fulcrum and SNF Agora Fellow Scott Warren, explores strengthening democracy. The first episode features Julia Roig, who emphasizes the importance of collaboration and adaptation. buff.ly/6ZawWyb

Steven Teles, Prof. of Political Science and Dir. of the SNF Agora Center for Economy & Society, explores how outdated legal frameworks create artificial scarcity and why reforming legal culture and education is key to unlocking abundance in housing, infrastructure, and innovation.

SNF Agora professor Martha S. Jones blends personal history and scholarship in The Trouble of Color, examining race, identity, and archival erasure. Kerri K. Greenidge reviews how her work honors Black women scholars. Read more:

SNF Agora’s Dr. Casey Eilbert, Postdoctoral Fellow in Moral and Political Economy, and Jacob Bruggeman, PhD candidate in History and SNF Agora Student Fellow, examine the history of anti-bureaucratic reform in Time:

SNF Agora Fellow, Anne Applebaum, discusses the fallout from the Oval Office meeting between President Trump, VP Vance and Ukrainian President Zelensky. @anneapplebaum.bsky.social