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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.

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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

Ways to Save the Planet: Investing in Cooling

September 19, 2019

New Fletcher School Dean Rachel Kyte helps make life-saving cooling technologies sustainable in the face of climate change.

Fed’s Rate Cut Signals a Recession May Be Ahead – and It May Not Have Enough Ammunition to Fight It

September 19, 2019

Michael Klein reacts to the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates again, via an article in The Conversation.

A Modest Defense of ‘The West Wing’

September 18, 2019

Dan Drezner reminisces about the value of The West Wing and its value in 2019, via his Washington Post column.

Made in Africa: Can Digital Technologies Deliver on Africa’s Promise of Inclusive Growth?

September 17, 2019

Bhaskar Chakravorti discusses the African Leapfrog Index with South Africa’a Classic Business Radio.

The Perfect Test for Elizabeth Warren’s Trade Intentions

September 17, 2019

Dan Drezner shares his reactions to Warren’s trade policies, via his Washington Post column.

Fund Smarter to Switch on Lights for the Poor – UN Envoy

September 17, 2019

Dean Rachel Kyte tells Reuters about her goals for her new role and the importance of electrical power funding.