International Affairs

Reporting on Harvard’s global reach—from student fieldwork and faculty research to alumni impact around the world.

Former ICC Prosecutor Discusses Iran, Ukraine, and Venezuela

At a Harvard event, Luis Moreno-Ocampo explains why war crimes are hard to define and prosecute. 

by Olivia Farrar

An undergraduate journalism intern searches Seoul for the best "bingsu" dessert

An undergraduate journalism intern explores Korea's shaved-ice cafés—and her feelings about being a food writer.

by Jane Seo

Chung To quit Wall Street to sponsor schooling for China's AIDS orphans

Chung To quit Wall Street to sponsor schooling for 
China’s "blood orphans."

by Marilyn Chase

Harvard lecturer cancels youth leadership development program in Syria

Recent unrest derailed Marshall Ganz's leadership development project for youth.

Peter Der Manuelian is Harvard's resident Egyptologist

Meet Harvard's resident Egyptologist.

Harvard president Drew Faust visits Chile and Brazil

President Faust visits Chile and Brazil.

Profile of anti-smoking guru Gregory N. Connolly

The former smoker turned anti-smoking guru directs Harvard School of Public Health's Center for Global Tobacco Control.

Rose McDermott links polygyny to poor health and social outcomes

Polygyny has mainly negative consequences for women, children, and unmarried young men—and is linked to violence among nations.

Calestous Juma promotes African agriculture

Calestous Juma sees agricultural innovation as a catalyst to promote development.

by Elizabeth Gudrais

Video: award-winning public-service ads designed to scare smokers into quitting

View ads from Massachusetts and Armenia designed to scare smokers into quitting.

Harvard Business School revises M.B.A. curriculum

Beyond case-method classes at Harvard Business School