Najam Asks: Why Aren’t We Outraged About Pakistan’s Education Crisis?

Dean Emeritus and Professor Adil Najam challenges Pakistan's apathy towards education. With 25 million children out of school, he questions the accuracy of literacy statistics and society's values. Najam argues that without public demand, policy changes alone can't solve the crisis, highlighting the need for cultural shifts in education perception. More

Quinn Slobodian to Speak at WTO Public Forum on Global Capitalism and Democracy

Quinn Slobodian, Professor of International History, will speak at the WTO Public Forum on September 13, 2024. His session, "Crack-Up Capitalism: Market Radicals and the Dream of a World Without Democracy," explores how new economic entities like tax havens and special economic zones reflect ultracapitalists' attempts to separate free markets from democratic oversight. More

23 Years After 9/11: Lt. Gen. Jack Weinstein on U.S. National Security

Lt. Gen. Jack Weinstein, USAF (Ret.), shared his insights on the evolving landscape of U.S. national security during a discussion on WGBH’s Under the Radar. From the shock of 9/11 to today’s internal and external threats, Weinstein emphasized the importance of addressing domestic divisions and global adversaries alike. More