Fletcher In the News

The Fletcher community, including faculty, leadership, students, and alumni, is actively engaged on the international stage as analysts and advisors for elected officials, policy makers, organizations, and industry. Read more about their ongoing research and work in global business and international affairs.

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Did Big Tech Save the World From an Even Bigger Economic Meltdown?

Bhaskar Chakravorti evaluates if the nations with better digital readiness experienced greater economic resilience during the COVID-19 meltdown, via his Foreign Policy column.

In the News

Why Patagonia’s purpose-driven business model is unlikely to spread

September 26, 2022

Professor Ken Pucker writes on why Patagonia’s purpose-driven model is unlikely to become the norm.

The Remarkable Resilience of Ukraine’s Tech Industry

August 24, 2022

Ukrainian’s tech industry has given the world a playbook for operating, innovating, and surviving through adversity.

Fletcher Entrepreneurs Pitch Their Social Venture Start-Ups on Demo Day

August 19, 2022

Visibility and potential funding for start-up companies at the Tufts Summer Venture Accelerator Program capstone event

Why the Government Is Boosting Computer Chip Efforts in the U.S.

August 9, 2022

Semiconductors run everything from our smartphones to our cars, and a massive bill just signed by President Biden will help innovation, says Tufts author of book “Chip War”

Fletcher Student Jeff Qiu’s Cautionary Tale In The Wake Of China’s Data Breach

August 1, 2022

When an anonymous hacker claimed responsibility in June for stealing the records of one billion Chinese citizens, Fletcher student Jeff Qiu saw it as an opportunity to shed light on the workings of China’s cybersecurity systems.

The US Dollar Is (Mostly) Strong. Does It Matter?

July 29, 2022

Professor of International Affairs Michael W. Klein provides insights on the state on the US dollar and what it means for global markets.