International Affairs

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

Two figures sitting against an American flag having a conversation at Harvard Kennedy School

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

Harvard Center Shanghai is in the new office tower to the left (top); the 88-story Jin Mao Tower and 101-story World Financial Center rise to the right.

Harvard opens major China office

The University opens a major new facility to encourage research, student involvement, and teaching across the disciplines and professions.

Chair of the Harvard China Fund William C. Kirby (left) and dean of Harvard Business School Jay O. Light address guests at the Harvard Center Shanghai celebratory reception and banquet. Kirby, who is Chang professor of China studies and Spangler Family professor of business administration, served as keynote speaker.

Harvard in China: William Kirby speaks on China in the global economy

Remarks by William C. Kirby

Mohsen Mostafavi, dean of the Graduate School of Design, moderated the “Architecture and Urbanism” panel discussion.

Harvard in China: panelists address urban planning and sustainable growth

A panel discussion with Mohsen Mostafavi, Alex Krieger, Lin Wang, John C. Portman III, Wu Jiang, and Yu Kongjian

Bass professor of government Michael Sandel delivered a luncheon address that examined the way markets “leave their mark” on the rest of society.

Harvard in China: Michael Sandel comments on the moral limits of markets

Remarks by Michael Sandel

Harvard in China: Peter Bol and Tian Xiaofei discuss Chinese culture

A panel discussion with Peter Bol and Tian Xiaofei

Harvard in China: Barry Bloom, Arthur Kleinman, and Yuanli Liu on healthcare

A panel discussion with Barry Bloom, Yuanli Liu, and Arthur Kleinman

Harvard in China: David Yoffie discusses emerging technologies

Remarks by David B. Yoffie

Arthur Kleinman, Rabb professor of anthropology and professor of medical anthropology, lectured at Fudan University’s Contemporary Anthropology Forum.

Harvard in China: connections in medical anthropology, ecological city planning

Ethnographic perspectives on caregiving and Shanghai urban development

President Drew Faust suggested that China’s rapid expansion of higher education offers “unimagined possibilities for understanding and discovery.”

Harvard in China: Drew Faust voices hopes for a long and fruitful partnership

The president reflected on Harvard’s educational involvement with China through the years.

Old Beijing and new: traditional homes and encroaching high-rises

Changing, Challenging China

A Harvard Magazine roundtable