The goal of political science study at MIT is to advance the dialogue by comparing empirical phenomena with scholarly insights into how societies work. In the process, we are developing alternative uses for existing methodologies and inventing new ones. Many videos come from MIT's Department of Political Science
On March 6, 2012, MIT Political Science Professor Stephen Van Evera offered his thoughts on American grand strategy for the new era.
National security in an age of massive movements of people across borders is a universal concern that involves complex issues. While borders have different characteristics and challenges, there are areas of commonality. Fortunately, the overwhelming majority of crossings are not problematic, ...
A conversation with Marco Mazzucchelli on the future of the European Union currency.
05/07/2003 7:00 PM John Shattuck, Former US Assistant Secretary of State for Human Rights; the Chief Executive Officer of the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation Description: Ambassador Shattuck provides insights from his experiences as Assistant Secretary of State for Human Rights in the ...
Andrea Louise Campbell, MIT professor of political science, is studying the impact that the presidential election will have on tax policy, health policy, Social Security, Medicare and health insurance. On Oct. 3, 2012, Campbell offered her thoughts on taxes and health ...
Part of the MIT Political Science Distinguished Speaker Series
The MIT Center for International Studies undertakes research, teaching, international education, and public and policy engagement on a broad range of global issues.
The Political Science Distinguished Speaker Series is designed to bring together faculty, students, local business leaders, state economic officials, and, most importantly, MIT technology and policy thinkers. The emphasis for the first forum, co-hosted by Political ...
Ron Bloom, former Senior Counselor to the President, discusses issues and challenges involved in rebuilding the American economy.
