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“While the magnitude of Jakarta’s air pollution problem is well established, its sources are hard to measure, muddying the task of prioritizing interventions to target root causes.”

“Equipping young people to manage money effectively ensures they can afford critical life milestones, like homeownership, family planning, and eliminating student debt, rather than struggling with financial insecurity for decades.”

“Imagine a world where low-income individuals walk into a community health clinic for a check-up and leave with the financial resources to build a healthier, more secure future for their families. That vision is now a reality.”

In the turbulent theater of global geopolitics, Kazakhstan – sandwiched between two major regional powers, Russia and China – occupies a unique yet precarious position.

“Given the severe danger whistleblowers face in exposing their governments, it is surprising that the international community has not built more solid protections. Proposing frameworks for creating such a protection system using the treaties, bodies, and laws already on the books offers a feasible pathway that considers the current stalemate in geopolitics.”

“Now is not the time to retreat to our bubbles, to put our heads in the sand, or to shout “I told you so.” It’s time to frame Trump’s actions in terms most meaningful to those we lost from the party. If we stay silent, this dystopia might be here to stay.”

“Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, there has been a wave of speculation in U.S and other media about the rise of new technologies in warfare. However, many policymakers are drawing the wrong conclusions: that due to the rise of robotics, drones, and artificial intelligence, warfare will be radically smaller. Instead, the evidence from Ukraine points to the fact that while technological change is occurring, mass remains an essential component of modern warfare and U.S. national security policy needs to adjust accordingly.”

Japan is closely watching the early days of the Donald Trump presidency.

“Imagine a world where accessing healthcare, education, and financial services is as seamless as sending a message on your smartphone. Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) is the backbone of this vision – a transformative framework of interoperable, scalable, and inclusive digital systems that empower governments and citizens alike, driving innovation, equity, and sustainable development on an unprecedented scale.”

“With President Trump in the Oval Office, Taiwan must justify continued American support by implementing large-scale and painstaking military reforms to show how seriously it takes its own defense,” writes Naveen Krishnan (HKS MPP 2026). “Large-scale reforms will align with Trump’s focus on allies becoming more self-reliant and deserving of US sacrifice.”

“Unlike political agreements often marked by contention and short-term interests, education and research transcend borders, driven by collaboration and a shared pursuit of progress. By viewing education exchanges as strategic platforms for cultivating long-term relationships and mutual respect, the U.S. and China can foster cooperation and build deeper, more enduring bonds of trust.”

“The fallout from the U.S. Supreme Court’s affirmative action ban drastically decreased enrollment opportunities for Students of Color and changed the landscape of higher education… If top schools hope to promote inclusion and mitigate the effects of the affirmative action ban, they should widen the transfer pipeline by adjusting their recruitment efforts, admitting more students from two-year community colleges, as well as evaluating internal perceptions of transfer students.”