Harvard Kennedy School
Protest, from Top
Harvard students hold up signs in protest of views expressed by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on the treatment of “comfort women” during World War II. The protest, held outside of the Harvard Kennedy School, preceded an address by Abe at the Institute of Politics.
Abe, In Front of Japanese Flag
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, standing in front of a Japanese flag, delivers an address in Japanese on Monday morning. Abe’s visit to the Institute of Politics was a part of the Prime Minister’s planned tour through the United States this week, which includes an address to be presented in front of Congress on Wednesday.
Shinzo Abe, with Joseph S. Nye
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, next to Harvard’s Joseph S. Nye, responds to a question from the audience on Monday morning at the Institute of Politics. Abe, currently on a visit to the United States, touched upon topics such as economic development and international cooperations as well as more recent developments in women’s rights.
Address by Japanese Prime Minister Met With Student Protest
A visit from Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who spoke about his reform agenda and the importance of stable U.S.-Japan relations at the Institute of Politics, was met with student protest on Monday morning.
Panelists Discuss Changes to Ballot Initiatives
Panelists spoke about Massachusetts House Bill 561, which would create a program to analyze ballot initiatives that would be modeled on the Citizens' Initiative Review currently in place in Oregon.
Harvard Faculty Weigh In on Emerging Presidential Candidates
Although the 2016 presidential election is more than a year away, several faculty members stressed that the early stages of a presidential election can serve as a critical time for candidates looking to secure their party’s respective nomination.
Faculty on Upcoming Presidential Election
Richard J. Parker, lecturer in public policy, speaks about the role of the media and press in the upcoming 2016 presidential election on Monday afternoon at the Taubman Building at the Harvard Kennedy Center.
HKS Dean Expects Campaign ‘Slow Down’ After Departure
When Kennedy School of Government Dean David T. Ellwood ’75 steps down at the end of the academic year, the school may lose one of its most potent fundraising assets.
O'Malley at the IOP
Martin J. O’Malley, the 61st Governor of Maryland and a potential Democratic presidential candidate, details his five-step plan to a successful economy. His address, entitled "Building an Economy that Works for Everyone," was held at the Institute of Politics on Thursday evening.
For Fundraising, Kennedy School Turns to Non-Alumni
With a smaller and younger alumni base that earns less on average than the graduates of other Harvard schools, the Kennedy School has raised 80 percent of its funds through gifts from non-alumni.
Donation Breakdown
The Kennedy School of Government's donation pool comes disproportionately from non-alumni sources.
O’Malley Discusses Possible Presidential Run, Economic Revitalization
Former Governor of Maryland Martin J. O’Malley spoke at the Institute of Politics on Thursday about the choices and policies needed to build a more prosperous American economy and a stronger middle class.
Former Australian PM Calls for U.S.-China Cooperation
Former Australian Prime Minister Kevin M. Rudd urged the U.S. and Chinese governments to develop a common strategic narrative to improve their relations during a panel.
Kevin Rudd on China
Former Australian Prime Minister Kevin M. Rudd elaborates on the need for global cooperation in an era of rising Chinese influence in response to an audience question at the Institute of Politics.
Former UN Security Council President Talks China
Former United Nations Security Council president Kishore Mahbubani argued that the U.S. needs to begin considering a world in which China is the primary superpower on Wednesday night.
Harvard Reaches Gender Parity in Junior Faculty Hires
Harvard’s total number of junior faculty hires has reached gender parity across the University for the first time ever.
CIA Director Discusses ISIS, Iranian Nuclear Negotiations
Central Intelligence Agency Director John O. Brennan commented on the recent framework deal with Iran and the modernization of the CIA at the JFK Forum Tuesday.
Cantor on Decision Making
Former U.S. House of Representatives Majority Leader Eric I. Cantor discusses the common factors involved in making decisions in business and in government at the Institute of Politics on Monday evening.
Eric Cantor Discusses 'Short-Termism' in Politics
Former U.S. House of Representatives Majority Leader Eric I. Cantor spoke about the challenges of long-term political decisionmaking in an address at the John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum on Monday.
Decision Making with Eric Cantor
Former U.S. House of Representatives Majority Leader Eric I. Cantor discusses the common factors involved in making decisions in business and in government at the Institute of Politics on Monday evening.
H.E.M. Issoufou Mahamadou
His Excellency Mahamadou Issoufou, President of Niger, gives the keynote address for the African Development Conference on Friday afternoon.
Nigerien President Calls for African Unity
Speaking to a packed audience Friday night, His Excellency Mahamadou Issoufou, President of Niger, called for African unity and a “new world governance."
Former Secretary of State Albright Talks International Negotiations
Albright discussed her time as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations as well as her role as the first female Secretary of State, including her involvement in negotiations in the Balkans, Russia, the Middle East, and Asia.
Former British Foreign Secretary To Deliver HKS Graduation Speech
David Miliband was previously a fellow at the Future of Diplomacy Project at the Kennedy School’s Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs and currently serves as president and CEO of the International Rescue Committee.