Commentary
In-depth perspectives and critical analysis from faculty, editors, and readers on public affairs, higher education, and Harvard’s evolving mission.
This is How Universities Die
Higher ed thrived in Berlin and Beijing. Then government stepped in.
by William C. Kirby
“The World Right Now Cannot Afford Indifference”
Lawrence S. Bacow represents Harvard at the Auschwitz Liberation Observance.
by Lawrence S. Bacow
Immigrant Workers— America’s Engine?
Harvard economist Jason Furman on immigration and the U.S. economy.
by Olivia Farrar
A Ray of Light amid Middle East Devastation
Harvard’s Lisa Randall on Israeli and Palestinian scientists working together
by Olivia Farrar
Mechanical Intelligence and Counterfeit Humanity
Reflections on six decades of relations with computers
by Harry R. Lewis
Why Americans Love to Hate Harvard
The president emeritus on elite universities’ academic accomplishments—and a rising tide of antagonism
by Derek Bok
Toward a Liberal Realist Foreign Policy
On January 20, you will inherit a legacy of trouble: Iraq, Iran, Pakistan, Palestine, North Korea for starters. Failure to manage any one of...