China urges Afghan reconciliation (Costs of War report cited)
July 19, 2021 China Daily
This article references the number of civilians who have been killed or injured in post-9/11 wars, according to the Costs of War project at Watson.
News Archive 2021
Sturgeon’s economic council is a fig-leaf for independence (Mark Blyth cited)
July 19, 2021 Spectator
This article mentions Mark Blyth as one of the latest recruits for a new economic advisory council formed by the Scottish government.
Emily Oster on Making Data-Driven Decisions for Your Family (interview with Emily Oster)
July 19, 2021 Read Brightly
This article features an interview with Emily Oster on her upcoming book, Family Firm.
What's the harm in visiting Russia? (written by Stephen Kinzer)
July 16, 2021 Boston Globe
Stephen Kinzer penned this column arguing that the State Department is discouraging Americans from traveling to Russia and making it harder for Russians to come here.
On covid fear, clickbait, and real risk (Emily Oster cited)
July 16, 2021 Daily Kos
This column references the research and COVID-19 tracking efforts of Emily Oster.
Bloomberg Daybreak: July 15, 2021 (interview with Wendy Schiller)
July 15, 2021 Bloomberg
Wendy Schiller appeared on this segment of Bloomberg Daybreak.
Why does inflation worry the right so much? (written by Mark Blyth)
July 15, 2021 The Guardian
Mark Blyth penned this article in The Guardian.
President who started 20-year war in Afghanistan says troops leaving 'breaks my heart' (Costs of War report cited)
July 15, 2021 American Independent
This article cites the Costs of War report at Watson.
What Really Lies Hidden in the Vatican Secret Archives? (David Kertzer cited)
July 14, 2021 Ancient Origins
This article cites David Kertzer and his findings when studying the Vatican Archives of Pope Pius XII in 2020.
The Methane Moment: An Interview with Debbie Gordon (interview with Debbie Gordon)
July 14, 2021 RMI
This article features an interview with Debbie Gordon on rising levels of methane.
Anthony Fauci Is Wrong About the Need for 3-Year-Olds To Wear Masks (Emily Oster cited)
July 14, 2021 Reason
Emily Oster is cited in this article regarding advice about unvaccinated children.
The US must help to restore Haiti's fragile democracy (written by Brian Atwood)
July 13, 2021 The Hill
Brian Atwood penned this article on the history of government in Haiti, and where leadership currently stands.
US leaving Afghans with security hole (Costs of War report cited)
July 13, 2021 China Daily
This article cites the Costs of War report at Watson in reference to the number of civilians killed or injured in post-9/11 wars.
In defence of India’s noisy democracy (written by Patrick Heller)
July 12, 2021 The Hindu
Patrick Heller penned this article in the Hindu.
Educators’ unions support the new federal recommendations for reopening schools (commentary by Emily Oster)
July 12, 2021 New York Times
Emily Oster offered commentary on the CDC's new guidelines calling for schools to fully reopen, while acknowledging that more challenges lay ahead with children under 12 not eligible for vaccination.
The C.D.C. Issues New School Guidance, With Emphasis on Full Reopening (Emily Oster mentioned)
July 12, 2021 Washington News Post
This article mentions Emily Oster, "...The Brown University economist and author of parenting books said that she was generally pleased with the C.D.C.’s framework, which she said gave districts a road map to reopen without being too prescriptive."
U.S. leaves Afghanistan "nothing but trash" (Costs of War report cited)
July 12, 2021 XinhuaNet
This article cites the number of war casualties in the past twenty years since 9/11, according to the Costs of War report at Watson.
Hasty US Pullout From Afghanistan Could Threaten Cross-Border Stability, Experts Warn (Costs of War cited)
July 12, 2021 Sputnik News
This article cites the Costs of War report at the Watson Institute.
Minority students more likely to be left out of full-time schooling during pandemic (Emily Oster mentioned)
July 12, 2021 The Blade
This article mentions Emily Oster as an advocate for returning to in-person learning after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Who's on the Scottish Government's new economic council? (Mark Blyth mentioned)
July 12, 2021 The National
Mark Blyth is mentioned in this article as a member of the Scottish government's new economic council.