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The Institute of Politics at 60
7+ hour, 7+ min ago (534+ words) Harvard Kennedy School's IOP marks six decades of connecting students with leaders, varied viewpoints, and the practice of public service. In 1966, just three years after President John F. Kennedy's assassination, Harvard created the Institute of Politics (IOP) at HKS, then called…...
Are we officially at war with Iran?
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (674+ words) Historian and foreign relations expert Fredrik Logevall explains how the United States declares war'and what makes President Trump's approach different. We spoke with'Fredrik Logevall, the Laurence D. Belfer Professor of History and International Affairs at HKS and an expert in international…...
From a single course to over 60 offerings for public policy students: Inside Harvard Kennedy School's unique communications program
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (1103+ words) Students learn from professionals to create policy memos, speeches, op-eds, data visualization, briefings, and even how to publish a book. "The big thing to know about this program is that it's the most robust and largest teaching program on communications…...
Reflections on two student leadership programs as the Institute of Politics at Harvard Kennedy School turns 60
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (581+ words) The Harvard Youth Poll and John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum put students at the center of civic engagement. The Institute of Politics (IOP) has historically been a space where Harvard College students, particularly undergraduates, participate in the civic life of our…...