Topic: John F. Kennedy School of Government

Jon Stewart's 'Rally to Restore Sanity' energizes expats from Paris to Prague

Jon Stewart's 'Rally to Restore Sanity' may have compelled some Americans living abroad to cast votes in a mid-term election they may have otherwise ignored.

Opinion: Ending the 'hot or not' factor for Nikki Haley and female candidates

Sexist attitudes in the media toward female candidates don't just hurt women, they hurt all of us – lowering public discourse and damaging political representation. It's time to push back.

Jon Stewart's 'Rally to Restore Sanity' goes global, sparking events all the way to Mt. Everest

Kittie Brown's gathering in Paris will be one among more than 800 happening in 67 countries as Jon Stewart's 'Rally to Restore Sanity' gains global appeal.

Ahmadinejad assassination attempt: Why a new leader wouldn't change Iran much

Iran downplayed early reports of an assassination attempt on populist President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad this morning, saying a firecracker exploded near his convoy. Would an Iran without Ahmadinejad be much different?

Opinion: Price for a potential Israeli strike on Iran? A Palestinian state.

Israel may attack Iran's nuclear facilities soon. The Obama administration must insist that any strike be part of a grand bargain that finally breaks the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

What Burma (Myanmar) needs to fill its rice bowl

In Burma (Myanmar), once the world's leading rice exporter, indebted farmers are losing their land or cannot afford quality seeds. More aid and credit are available these days, but not nearly enough, say development experts.

Opinion: Four reasons the US could get Israel to talk about a Middle East free of weapons of mass destruction

It won’t be easy, but without Israel, there can be no meaningful talks on creating a WMD-free zone in the Middle East.

Turkey's work on Iran nuclear deal shows emerging diplomatic power

While the US has continued to press for UN Security Council sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program, Turkey's high-profile role in brokering a nuclear deal with Tehran is just the latest sign of an emerging diplomatic power.

Opinion: West Virginia mine disaster shows high cost of fossil-fuel dependence

The West Virginia coal mine explosion should compel us to work for a 21st-century energy strategy that doesn’t depend on costly and dangerous fossil fuels.

Moscow subway explosions: a blip of terrorism or long-term economic drag?

The terrorism behind the Moscow subway explosions could become an economic drag if it changes perceptions of security risks in Russia.

Opinion: From coal to clean energy: an Iraq war veteran's next fight

Coal mining is scarring West Virginia. Climate change is intensifying the national security threat. One Iraq war vet explains why US energy policy must change.

Opinion: Detained US hikers in Iran: Help bring them home

Grass-roots efforts helped save the journalists in North Korea. It can help save the three American hikers detained in Iran.

Predictions 2010: Six ideas that will shape the world

A decade into the new millennium, here are six trends to watch – from Africa's possible emergence as the next breadbasket, to Russia’s strange leadership hunt, to the evangelical boom in Latin American pews.

What Obama's Afghan war plan will cost you

An extra 30,000 troops for Afghan war will cost each taxpayer $195 next year -- or up to three times that figure.

Clinton's push for Arab democracy overshadowed by Israel stance

Hillary Clinton announced new aid programs at a two-day forum with Arab leaders in Morocco, which she held up as a model for democratic reform in the region.

Opinion: The US should make a U-turn on its approach to Hezbullah

Past efforts to uproot the militant group have failed. Obama must try a different tack and focus on Israel and Lebanon.

Did Larry Langford bet Birmingham's future on Wall Street scheme?

Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford is charged with money laundering and bribery. No-bid bond financing schemes have led to billions of lost taxpayer dollars across the US.

Did Birmingham mayor bet city's future on a Wall Street scheme?

Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford has been charged with money laundering and bribery. No-bid bond financing schemes have led to billions of lost taxpayer dollars across the US.

Obama stakes Democrats to first fundraising lead since 2004

President Obama plans to make two fundraising stops Tuesday night. Thanks to his efforts, Democrats have raised $1.3 million more than Republicans during the past three months.

Iran's nuclear disclosures: why they matter

A secret nuclear site. ‘Project 110.’ Offers to ship fuel abroad. Part of Iran’s quest to be regional power?

Is US strategy in Afghanistan working?

The debate over sending more US troops frames a larger clash over counterinsurgency strategy as the new template for war.

Backyard chickens: Are they worth the effort?

Difference Maker Extreme do-gooders – what makes them tick?

Five extraordinary social entrepreneurs talk about their defining moments - when the urge to change the world gathered such force they couldn't ignore it.

Opinion: Confucius could help relations between US, China

His concept of the "middle way" could help both countries recognize the mutual interests that bond them.

Is Obama's 'let's talk' diplomacy failing?

The US has scored no big wins under his policy of talking with the enemy. Doubts that it can are rising.