New Trending Globally #podcast: Shutdown politics, gerrymandering, and the role of Congress as Trump enters his lame-duck phase — @ericpatashnik.bsky.social & Rep. Kathy Manning discuss GOP resistance, Dem strategy, & why approval of Congress is so low ahead of midterms.

For Trump, India matters only for Indo-Pacific security — In The Print, @profvarshney.bsky.social breaks down Trump’s National Security Strategy, focusing on culture, China, and India’s limited role.

Hug fans or follow celebrities? How nationalism is reinforced on Chinese social media — A Science Advances paper co-authored by Han Zhang finds that nationalism on Chinese social media is fueled more by fan networks than by celebrity influence.

The best thing about winning this award is that you can only accept it wearing a Kilt. Many thanks to the Scots in New England for this lovely, and very meaningful, award: scotsnewengland.org/and-the-winn...

This a really great expert view on money in US politics. Worth a read.

The Genius Next Door: Ieva Jusionyte uses ‘deep hanging out’ to research border communities — In a @wgbh.org interview, @ievajusionyte.bsky.social talks about the research behind her @macfound “genius grant” and how she plans to use the fellowship.

Making Sense of Inflation — @thenation.com recently reviewed “Inflation: A Guide for Users and Losers,” a new book by @mkblyth.bsky.social.

Trump destroys his tough-on-drugs cred – In @bostonglobe.com, Stephen Kinzer says Trump gutted his antidrug credibility by pardoning ex-Honduran president and convicted drug kingpin Juan Orlando Hernández.

It was a joy to chat with Callie Crossley on WGBH about borders, anthropology, and deep hanging out www.wgbh.org/news/local/2...

What the Left Could Learn From Trump’s Brutal Efficiency — In @nytimes.com, Marc Dunkelman writes that Trump’s assertive governing exposes progressives’ conflicted view of public authority and why they must rethink how power is exercised.

When it comes to inflation, it's personal — @mkblyth.bsky.social explained in a #podcast interview how varying personal inflation experiences contribute to political polarization, while also discussing why Canadians are keeping their cars longer.

A peace plan for Ukraine: Painful, imperfect — and inevitable Stephen Kinzer argues in @bostonglobe.com that the Trump-backed Ukraine peace plan, despite criticism, is a realistic path to ending the war and should be embraced as a necessary compromise.

The Promise and Pitfalls of Japan’s New ‘Iron Lady’ — In Real Clear World, Lyle Goldstein warns Japan’s new PM, Sanae Takaichi, could raise U.S.-China tensions over Taiwan with her hawkish views and stronger military plans.

"Carbon capture & storage plan gets scraped for data center" really captures the 2025 energy scene in a nutshell

Had a good chat with the CBC folks about the cost of living and the politics of inflation: www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

A very nice and long review of Inflation is up in the Nation: www.thenation.com/article/cult...

Interview in a Korean Financial Daily, for those of you who can finally get me an invite to South Korea (never been): n.news.naver.com/mnews/articl...

America’s New Crisis: We Can’t Build In an interview with @thebulwark.com, Marc Dunkelman tells @johnavlon.bsky.social that America’s struggle to build—from EV chargers to rail—comes from a veto-heavy system that’s stalling progress.

Capitalism and Its Critics: A History: From the Industrial Revolution to AI — In a recent book talk, @johncassidysays.bsky.social discussed "Capitalism and Its Critics" and the ideas shaping today’s political and economic upheavals. (VIDEO)

From all of us at the Watson School, wishing you a restful break and a chance to recharge. 🧣🍁

Travel plans? Tune into the latest episode of Trending Globally #podcast as Lyle Goldstein breaks down why Taiwan remains the most dangerous flashpoint in U.S.–China relations — and why it’s time to rethink America’s approach. ow.ly/SJlU50XvXzh

New #RhodesCenter #podcast: The extraction industry powering the green transition — @mkblyth.bsky.social and @triofrancos.bsky.social break down lithium’s outsized role in the green transition and global politics.

‘Renewables will transform growth in the Global South — like China, India can pivot from US ‘carbon dominance’ pressure’ — In the EconomicTimes, @mkblyth.bsky.social says climate change beats tariffs as the top inflation threat, reshaping economies worldwide. ow.ly/imB050Xx2oU

Best Books of 2025 @economist.com has named Marc Dunkelman’s Why Nothing Works one of the Best Books of 2025. It’s a compelling look at how America’s progress has been derailed by regulation, fragmented power and too many veto points.

New Trending Globally #podcast: Challenging the U.S. foreign policy consensus on Taiwan — Lyle Goldstein breaks down why Taiwan remains the most dangerous flashpoint in U.S.–China relations and explains why now is the moment to rethink America’s approach. ow.ly/fLVr50XvKZj

Best books of 2025: Economics Marc Dunkelman’s Why Nothing Works was named to the @financialtimes.com Best Books of 2025 in Economics, recognized for its critique of political paralysis that “ensures government fails.” ow.ly/qEro50Xu3ZO

Americans warned as new type of economy spells trouble — In a recent @newsweek.com article, @kalemli-ozcan.bsky.social discussed the “K-shaped” recovery of the U.S. economy.

Şebnem Kalemli-Özcan to serve as next director of the #RhodesCenter — Global economics leader and @brown.edu alum @kalemli-ozcan.bsky.social will become the next Rhodes Center director, bringing deep expertise in international economics & finance in July 2026.

Trump’s Venezuela war threat a gift to China — Lyle Goldstein writes in Asia Times that a U.S. military intervention in Venezuela would likely backfire by boosting China’s influence in Latin America and deepening great-power tensions.

Congrats to Nicholas Sanzi ’25, IAPA concentrator, named one of the nation’s 32 Rhodes Scholars! His work on populist nationalism and democratic renewal, plus leadership at @brown.edu, set the stage for graduate study in political theory at Oxford.

Trending Globally #podcast: The future of the green transition & climate movement — After rollbacks to US climate policy, where does the movement go from here? @jeffcolgan.bsky.social & Chris Rea of @climatesollab.bsky.social discuss a new era of climate politics.

China’s new aircraft supercarrier challenges U.S. dominance in Pacific — Lyle Goldstein told @washingtonpost.com that China’s new 80,000-ton supercarrier marks “a new era” in Beijing’s naval power, further narrowing its capability gap with the United States.

Thousands across the @brown.edu community are showing their ❤️ today! Join us in celebrating #iheartbrown Day by supporting the Watson School Annual Fund and fueling impactful teaching and research. Make your gift by midnight: go.brown.edu/ilovebrown

Tuesday, 11/18, I’ll be in conversation with Paola Ramos about her book DEFECTORS @watsonschoolbrown.bsky.social. The event will be livestreamed

The last day to donate to the Watson School’s food drive is Wednesday, Nov. 19. Help support RI families by dropping off pantry staples at 280 Brook St. or 111 Thayer St., or donate to @rifoodbank.bsky.social online: ow.ly/9Wb150XrRtv

The MPA program offers hands-on learning through two experiential programs: Research Fellows, where students work with faculty on real-world policy research, and Equity in Policy Scholars, which prepares future leaders to advance equity in public policy. home.watson.brown.edu/life-watson/...

As Trump eyes Venezuela, one key target may be closer to home — In @bostonglobe.com, Stephen Kinzer writes that U.S. threats against Venezuela are driven more by a strategy to weaken Cuba than by concerns about Venezuela itself. ow.ly/vyY750Xrcop

Why Can’t New York Fix Penn Station? — In @nytimes.com, Marc Dunkelman says the stalemate over Penn Station is a microcosm of why government often fails: too many players, and no one empowered to decide.

#AlumniSpotlight: Diana Perdomo ’13 MPA turned her passion for social justice into impact—from Providence policy chief to VP at Democrats for Education Reform. She earned her MPA at @brown.edu while working on campus and now teaches & mentors future leaders. ow.ly/vxwW50XpB3p

Moderate Democrat victories signal a bigger shift than Mamdani. The party is bouncing back — @profvarshney.bsky.social in The Print says NY Mayor Mamdani’s win marks a rare rebuke of Trump and signals growing Democratic strength ahead of key midterms.

At Brown, Condoleezza Rice discusses foreign policy, research universities and an accomplished career — In conversation with @brown.edu President Christina H. Paxson, she discussed her career, global affairs, and universities’ role in democracy.

The Three Technologies Disrupting the Global Order — @mkblyth.bsky.social co-authored a @projectsyndicate.bsky.social article saying cheap tech like drones, smartphones & solar are shifting global power, letting smaller nations challenge traditional powers.

I'm a very pro-vaccine physician. Last weekend, I went to the biggest gathering of anti-vaxxers. More of my public health colleagues should've been there. I explain why for @statnews.com www.statnews.com/2025/11/11/c...

China’s flashy aircraft carriers are no threat to US national security — In @starsandstripes.bsky.social, Lyle Goldstein writes that China’s new Fujian carrier shows major progress — but it doesn’t threaten U.S. security or shift the Asia-Pacific balance.

The Watson School is hosting a donation drive for the @rifoodbank.bsky.social to support rising demand. Drop off pantry staples at 280 Brook St. or 111 Thayer St., or make a monetary donation to help those in need across RI: ow.ly/zrLJ50XnrVz

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Hillery Anderson is bridging service and scholarship as a Watson Military Fellow, studying how AI is transforming education — and what it means for the future of Air Force recruits. Learn more about her work: ow.ly/YrbZ50XnPkc

WATCH LIVE: The Future of International NGOs — Watson faculty member @jenniferhadden.bsky.social and co-author Sarah Bush discuss their new book Crowded Out, exploring how competition, specialization, and global crackdowns are reshaping the international NGO sector.

Losing a Taiwan War? — In a #podcast interview w/ Security Dilemma, Lyle Goldstein discussed his “Target Taiwan” paper series, which argues that a US-China conflict over Taiwan could be costlier and less winnable for the United States than commonly believed.