Publications
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Joseph Nye, Harvard professor, developer of "soft power" theory, and an architect of modern international relations, dies at 88.
Nye's ideas transformed how we understand power, his leadership helped guide his country through difficult moments, and his vision helped transform the Kennedy School.
Samuel Maimbo: The Quiet Force Ready to Lead AfDB into Africa's Future
As Africa stands at a crossroads, faced with both immense challenges and unprecedented opportunities, the race for the next president of the African Development Bank (AfDB) is more than a leadership contest- it is a test of vision,...
How Africa Should Negotiate with Trump.
Africa and the US are both seeking to strengthen their manufacturing sectors, but this is not a zero-sum game. By agreeing to strengthen Africa's industrial capabilities, the US could gain greater access to resources its own industry needs,...
The Polarizing and Paralyzing Nature of Political Party Rivalry: Lessons for Zimbabwe.
This paper examines the polarizing and paralyzing effects of partisan politics in Zimbabwe and the United States, situating the analysis within historical, cultural, and theoretical frameworks.