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Research

Focusing on three main areas – development, security, and governance – the Institute leverages Brown's tradition of true interdisciplinarity to foster innovative, policy-relevant scholarly activities. Across all topics and fields, the Institute recognizes, and its research tackles, the complexities of 21st century security threats, globalization, and intractable inequalities. From Latin America to China, from the Middle East to India, the Institute's work helps us all make sense of the world.

Research Themes

Learn more about the Institute's evolving research on development, security, and governance.

Research Briefs

Rick Locke and Ben Armstrong at the Watson Institute

Delve deeper into the most recent research published by Watson faculty. 

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Publications

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Opportunities

The Institute offers a variety of research and funding opportunities for faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and undergraduate and graduate students. Learn more.