Democracy inaction
In ‘Ideas Matter’ lecture, Noam Chomsky criticizes fellow intellectuals for their conformity.
In Profile: Kenneth Oye
A political scientist aims to help governments assess the potential risks of new technologies.
Face value
Study shows that low-information voters are most likely to be swayed by candidates’ appearances.
MIT strengthens ties with France for energy research
France-MIT Forum on Energy unveils new joint laboratory, explores other potential collaborations.
3 Questions: David Singer on the Greek Euro-tragedy
Political scientist David Singer explains why Greece seemingly can’t live with the Euro, and can’t live without it.
3 Questions: Fotini Christia on the war in Afghanistan
MIT political scientist on the implications of Bin Laden’s death for the war in Afghanistan and U.S.-Pakistan relations.
The visible hand
In MIT talk, Eliot Spitzer defends role of government in regulating markets, claims economy still ‘on the precipice’ of deep problems.
New American Academy of Arts and Sciences fellows include 4 from MIT
Gates, Page, Shor and Stewart among 212 new members.
Q&A with David Miliband on the war in Afghanistan
Former U.K. foreign secretary visiting MIT this week as a Wilhelm Fellow
The nuclear crisis and Japan’s government
At MIT forum, experts analyze the country's response to the crisis, and give first-hand account of what it was like in Tokyo as the earthquake hit.
Tech support?
Contrasting views on display as MIT researchers debate how technology can curb global poverty.