Feb 23, 2017
Almost every U.S. president has struggled to broker peace
agreements in the Middle East, especially among Israel and
Palestine. For many, the possibility of a peace agreement seems
dire, with a two-state solution that seems to be fleeting. But what
can we expect to see from President Donald Trump? To unravel...
Feb 16, 2017
Donald Trump’s presidency has evoked strong emotional and psychological responses from both the public and the president himself, raising issues not often brought forth in public policy and governance. Many, including members of the media, are trying to make sense of this complicated web of anger, passion,...
Feb 10, 2017
A federal appeals court has blocked President Donald Trump’s
executive order issuing an immigration ban barring people from
seven predominantly Muslim countries from entering the United
States. Trump also has made moves toward building a border wall
with Mexico, which recent figures suggest may cost an
estimated...
Feb 8, 2017
The digital revolution is generating massive amounts of
information. And while this big data certainly benefits researchers
and consumers, it also poses significant privacy concerns. In this
WooCast episode, Tim Lee of Vox interviews Princeton professors
Prateek Mittal and Matt Salganik about the benefits, risks...
Feb 2, 2017
It seems as if America is watching two shows in parallel. On one
hand, we’re seeing the political process unfold with cabinet
nominees being appointed and executive orders being signed. On the
other hand, the country has front-row seats to The Donald Trump
Show, a gripping drama filled with unexpected twists and...