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SPP Announces George Soros Visiting Chairs for the 2016-17 Academic Year

June 22, 2016

"SPP is proud to announce the incoming George Soros Visiting Chairs, who are all accomplished individuals in the field of public policy," said Julia Buxton, associate dean for academic affairs and programs at the School of Public Policy and member of the George Soros Visiting Chair Selection Committee.

War on Film

June 21, 2016

During a panel discussion at SPP's annual conference the view from here: artists // public policy, filmmakers and journalists came together to discuss how the story of the Syrian revolution has been told on film.

Sudanese Artists Struggle to Reclaim Their Culture

June 21, 2016

Sudan has been in the news a lot in recent years – most often because of war, violence, and conflict. Many people might be surprised to learn that the country was once much better known for its internationally acclaimed artists – people like Ibrahim el-Salahi, who was the focus of an exhibition at the Tate Modern in 2013.

Sitter Outlines Options for UK Ahead of Brexit Vote This Week

June 20, 2016

"If UK voters vote to leave the EU, Britain will face a range of options," outlined Professor Nick Sitter. Sitter has recently published a number of editorials on Brexit, including one on the London School of Economics (LSE) blog TransCrisis as well as on alternatives to Brexit and a Brexit "domino eff

What a Country’s Monuments Can Tell Us About Its History

June 20, 2016

"We can't build a parking lot without making the case for it – or against it – by referring to history. We are obsessed with history," explained Zsófia Kata Vincze. She went on to say that the government takes advantage of the public preoccupation with history to divert their attention from other issues that might be deserving of their attention such as the current economic crisis, decline in democracy, and widespread corruption.