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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.

Featured Research

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 the Japanese will be fine with Rahm Emanuel

May 12, 2021

Dan Drezner comments on President Biden’s nomination of Rahm Emanuel to be the U.S. ambassador to Japan, via his op-ed in the Washington Post.

Forget Trump. Facebook Should Go After Modi.

May 10, 2021

Bhaskar Chakravorti discusses Facebook’s ban of Donald Trump and claims they ought to consider Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi next.

Baystate Business: Vaccine Mandates

May 6, 2021

Bhaskar Chakravorti speaks on Bloomberg Baystate Business Radio about whether or not President Biden’s proposed infrastructure bill will meet America’s broadband needs.

U.S. and Russia are on a Collision Course in the Black Sea

May 6, 2021

Fletcher Dean Emeritus James Stavridis remarks on the growing tensions between the United States and Russia in the Black Sea, via his op-ed in Bloomberg.

Fletcher Hosts Roundtable Discussion with Senator Edward Markey (D-MA)

May 6, 2021

A Global Commitment to Climate Action: Prospects for Cooperation with China

Global supply chains will be fine

May 5, 2021

Dan Drezner comments on the recent global political economy crisis and explains why he isn’t going to get upset about it, via his op-ed in the Washington Post.