Harvard Kennedy School builds bridges
The ability to disagree constructively and across difference is important for learning and working together effectively, and it is a core competency for public leaders and policymakers.
Politics and Polarization
HKS experts debate the role of constructive disagreement in a democratic society
At the John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum, faculty provide “manifold perspectives” on democracy and the value of listening to others.
We can productively discuss even the toughest topics—here’s how
Harvard Kennedy School faculty members Erica Chenoweth and Julia Minson explain the motivation and science behind the school’s new Candid and Constructive Conversations initiative.
How anti-incumbency and a ‘first-past-the-post’ system helped elect the Labour Party in the UK
Harvard Kennedy School comparative politics expert, Pippa Norris, explains how a confluence of factors helped propel the Labour Party to a historic victory despite only receiving 34% of the vote.
A Greeting from Dean Jeremy Weinstein
Jeremy M. Weinstein, a renowned scholar of political science, experienced academic leader, and dedicated public servant, started his tenure as dean of Harvard Kennedy School on July 1.
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