The US is Overestimating the Likelihood of War in the Taiwanese Strait

Pictured: President Ma Ying-Jeou of Taiwan meets with President Xi Jinping in 2015.  The recent Taiwanese elections have reignited international political discourse on the possibility ...
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The Power of the Pocket: A Brief Look into Campaign Fundraising in Competitive Congressional Races Post-Citizens United

Money has historically played a pervasive role in American politics, especially in Congressional races. Over time, the large sums of cash raised and spent in ...
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The Use of Digital Technology in Japan’s Local Governments: Trends and Features

Japan's economic stagnation, often referred to as the “Lost 30 Years,” has been partially a consequence of its lagging investment in digital technologies. As a ...

Fighting for Fairness: A discussion about the burning issues facing federal employees with NFFE National President, Randy Erwin.

  In this insightful episode, Senior Editor, Eleazar Weissman (MPP’ 24) engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Randy Erwin, the National President of the National ...

Leave me Alone and Let me Scroll! The Shifting Landscape of Misinformation in Policy

GPPR Junior Editor Amelie D'hers (MS-DSPP ‘25) delves into the intricacies of navigating misinformation and its policy implications with Emily Horne, the founder and CEO ...

Walkability and Urban Policy: A Conversation with Jeff Speck

GPPR Junior Editor Bela Walkin (MPP ‘25) discusses urban and transportation policy with Jeff Speck, a city planner and international advocate for walkable urbanism. His ...

Digital nomad movement triggers housing concerns across Latin America

An influx of digital nomads to major cities in Latin America has raised alarms about increased rents, displacement, and gentrification. Digital nomads, or remote workers ...

Internal Displacement in Colombia: Characterization and Relevant Research Findings

Introduction Internal displacement refers to involuntary migration within a state’s borders. The UN’s Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement define an Internally Displaced Person (IDP) as ...

Transatlantic Trade: A Conversation with Stormy-Annika Mildner

Junior Podcast Editor Moritz Ludwig (MPP ’25) talks with the executive director of the Aspen Institute Germany, Stormy-Annika Mildner, about current challenges and opportunities of ...

Does The U.S. Need More Parties?

Junior Podcast Editor Joe Lustig (MPP-EP '24) sits down with Dustin Wahl, Deputy Executive Director of "Fix Our House", an organization that advocates for significant ...

Crash Course: Understanding the US housing crisis with Richard Kahlenberg

Junior Podcast Editor, Gabriel Taylor (MPP ‘24) chats with Richard Kahlenberg, Author of “Excluded: How Snob Zoning, NIMBYism, and Class Bias Build the Walls We ...

Negotiating the Endgame in Ukraine: Peace Agreements and Political Settlements

"Bucha after Russian invasion of Ukraine, President Zelensky 3" by Oleksandr Ratushniak is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Introduction The conflict between Russia and Ukraine ...
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Visualizing the Fentanyl Epidemic

Fentanyl is responsible for a disproportionate number of drug overdose deaths. The only way to curtail the growing crisis is through demand-side interventions. A New ...
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Ukraine is Worth Defending, But Not at Any Cost

The current Russo-Ukrainian War began on Feb. 24, 2022 when Russian forces invaded Ukraine in violation of international law. Soon thereafter, the United States and ...
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The Emergence of Corporate Nations and the Willful Diminishing of State Sovereignty

This article discusses the rise of private companies to the status of nations and the inability of governments to respond to the needs of their ...
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Strategic Communications in the Biden White House, Part II: A Conversation with Herbie Ziskend

Senior Podcast Editor Sneha Choudhary (MPP ‘24) sits down with Herbie Ziskend, Special Assistant to the President and White House Deputy Communications Director, to discuss ...

Modifying Visa Laws for Korean-Ukrainian Students

New Life in South Korea Poses Challenges for Refugees Who are the Koryoin? A steady stream of Ukrainians who are descended from Koreans forcibly deported ...
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Strategic Communications in the Biden White House: A Conversation with Jennifer Molina

Senior Podcast Editor Sneha Choudhary (MPP ‘24) sits down with Jennifer Molina, Special Assistant to the President of the United States and Deputy Director of ...

Military Coup in Niger: The Legacies of Colonialism and the US War on Terror Warrant a New Approach to Security in West Africa

The Republic of Niger is grappling with yet another military coup. The key players in the unfolding drama include not just domestic military forces, but ...
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“The Glorious Burden of Being The First”: A Conversation with Robert Traynham

GPPR Senior Podcast Editor Sneha Choudhary (MPP '24) speaks with Dr. Robert Traynham - a highly accomplished communications and public relations expert, and Emmy®-nominated media ...

Turning Research Into Action: The Legend of Judy Feder

In this episode, Senior Podcast Editor Sneha Choudhary (MPP ‘24) interviews Judith Feder, Georgetown Professor of Public Policy, former Dean of the Georgetown McCourt School, ...

Supporting Wildland Firefighters Through Public Policy With Riva Duncan

GPPR Senior Podcast Editor Eleazar Weissman (MPP’ 24) speaks with Riva Duncan, Vice-President Of Grassroots Wildland Firefighters, about the most pressing issues impacting the wildland firefighting community. In ...

US Sanctions are Robbing Venezuelans of Basic Human Rights

Contrary to the United States government’s claims that sanctions on Venezuela help fight the country’s corruption, sanctions are not protective measures for Venezuela. They come ...

Prescription Drug Pricing Policy in the U.S.: Past, Present, and Future.

GPPR Podcast Editor Joe Lustig (MPP-EP ’24) speaks with Dr. Richard Frank – a distinguished health economist, Brookings Institution fellow, and Director of the Schaeffer ...

       

Visualizing the Fentanyl Epidemic

Fentanyl is responsible for a disproportionate number of drug overdose deaths.  The only way to curtail the growing crisis is...
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Visualizing the Fentanyl Epidemic

Opening the Gates: Access Rules Wants Society to Pressure Big Tech to Share Their Data

Note: GPPR received a complimentary copy of the book Access Rules: Freeing Data from Big Tech for a Better Future...
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Opening the Gates: Access Rules Wants Society to Pressure Big Tech to Share Their Data

Considerations for Reducing the Social Isolation of Our Seniors: A Conversation with Pennsylvania Secretary of Aging Robert Torres and Harry M. Baturin

Robert Torres is the Pennsylvania Secretary of Aging. He recently spoke with Harry M. Baturin, an instructor at Georgetown University/Core...
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Considerations for Reducing the Social Isolation of Our Seniors: A Conversation with Pennsylvania Secretary of Aging Robert Torres and Harry M. Baturin

The US is Overestimating the Likelihood of War in the Taiwanese Strait

Pictured: President Ma Ying-Jeou of Taiwan meets with President Xi Jinping in 2015.  The recent Taiwanese elections have reignited international...
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The Power of the Pocket: A Brief Look into Campaign Fundraising in Competitive Congressional Races Post-Citizens United

Money has historically played a pervasive role in American politics, especially in Congressional races. Over time, the large sums of...
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The Power of the Pocket: A Brief Look into Campaign Fundraising in Competitive Congressional Races Post-Citizens United

The Use of Digital Technology in Japan’s Local Governments: Trends and Features

Japan's economic stagnation, often referred to as the “Lost 30 Years,” has been partially a consequence of its lagging investment...
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Fighting for Fairness: A discussion about the burning issues facing federal employees with NFFE National President, Randy Erwin.

  In this insightful episode, Senior Editor, Eleazar Weissman (MPP’ 24) engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Randy Erwin, the...
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Fighting for Fairness: A discussion about the burning issues facing federal employees with NFFE National President, Randy Erwin.