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.

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 Silicon Valley’s Biggest Companies Are Investing Billions in India

July 20, 2020

Ravi Shankar Chaturvedi speaks with CNN about the potential for the ‘Great Paywall of India.’

Putin’s Folly

July 20, 2020

Chris Miller explores the geopolitical ripple effects of Russia’s Nord Stream 2 pipeline, via a Foreign Policy op-ed.

Russia Trying to Hack Coronavirus Vaccine Research Is Part of Kremlin’s ‘Playbook’: Experts

July 16, 2020

Chris Miller discusses Russia’s hacking power in a conversation with the Boston Herald.

Number Seeking Unemployment Benefits Remains at Historic High Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

July 16, 2020

Michael Klein speaks with the Boston Herald about the “unprecedented” new unemployment numbers.

The Trump Administration Backed Down on Its Attempt to Kick Out Foreign Students

July 15, 2020

Bhaskar Chakravorti speaks with Vox about the value and importance of having international students in the U.S.

The Trump Administration Rescinds Its Ruling Against International Students

July 15, 2020

Dean Rachel Kyte appears on Bloomberg Baystate Business Radio to discuss the reversal of the ICE ruling against international students and Fletcher’s plans for the fall.