Brain drain or brain gain? New evidence points to benefits of skilled migration
High-skilled professionals from small or lower-income countries often emigrate in search of greater opportunities. For countries of origin, this population outflow can prompt concern over the loss of human capital– an effect that is colloquially known as “brain drain.” But a new review published in Science reveals evidence that high-skilled migration opportunities can also lead to “brain gain,” increasing, rather than decreasing, a country’s overall stock of educated workers. ...
Announcing Ken Roy as new Diplomat in Residence
The Ford School extends a warm welcome to Ken Roy, who will serve as the new Diplomat in Residence (DIR) for the North Central region. He will offer advice and guidance to students interested in exploring careers, internships, or fellowships with the U.S. Foreign and Civil Service....
Mental health and marriage timing
In a new study, Axinn investigates the dynamics between the social organization of families and parental mental health using data from over 10,000 individuals in the Chitwan Valley, Nepal. Setting his research in Nepal— with its near universal marriage and childbearing practices and pronounced gendered household roles—offered a context to examine the effects of both mothers’ and fathers’ depression on the children. ...
Amy Beck Harris helps students understand the “how” of international development
Before becoming an academic, Ford School Lecturer Amy Beck Harris worked in international development and foreign assistance implementation across Latin America with Chemonics International, the largest international development firm that implements foreign assistance programs, primarily for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Now, Harris is relying on her work experience and to give students at the Ford School a first-hand look into international development and participatory processes....
Camara emphasizes democracy in new collection dedicated to President Mohamed Bazoum
Ambassador Kamissa Camara, Ford School professor of practice in international diplomacy, has contributed to a newly released book, 25 Letters to President Mohamed Bazoum: Philosopher, Prisoner and Resistance Fighter. The book is a collective work advocating for the release of Mohamed Bazoum, Niger’s president who has been held captive in his home since Niger’s military coup d’état that ousted him in July 2023....
Atran on the future of Gaza, from Gazans
In a new article published in Foreign Affairs, Scott Atran and co-author Ángel Gómez shine a light on Gazans’ views, highlighting a complicated picture of postwar Gaza. ...
Hassan on AI, power, and decolonial possibility in Africa
Artificial intelligence (AI) is an increasingly defining force, shaping global advancements and influencing crucial aspects of society. Assistant Professor Yousif Hassan’s research examines the social, economic, and political implications of emerging technologies, with a particular emphasis on technological innovation, development, and the digital economy. He recently published a book chapter and a peer-review article focused on the politics of AI in Africa, illustrating how machine learning and natural language processing should not be looked at only as tools for innovation, but can play a role in state-building, development, and cultural preservation....
This year in international policy at the Ford School – fall 2022
This year in international policy at the Ford School – fall 2022...
North American Colloquium publishes eight reports on climate policy analysis after a year of collaborative work
North American Colloquium publishes eight reports on climate policy analysis after a year of collaborative work...
Page calls for U.S. to redefine relationship with Haiti
As Haiti continues to face challenges such as the effects of climate change and political turmoil, former Ambassador and Professor of Practice in International Diplomacy Susan D. Page calls for the U....
Students simulate negotiations in the Arctic Circle
Simulation negotiations in the Arctic Circle...
Ford School faculty participate in campus-wide Global Vaccine Equity Ideas Lab
Global Vaccine Equity Ideas Lab...