Wed 8.13.08| China's Rise; Japan's Surrender
Could China be the next world hegemon? Will it collaborate with other nations to break the US grip on the rules of the global economy? John Gulick considers whether China has the resources and...
View ArticleWed 2.03.10| Yoo on Stage?
A John Yoo-like character squares off against a liberal university president in a new play called Sunlight. The playwright Sharr White discusses his intentions and shares his perspective on torture,...
View ArticleMon 2.15.10| Richard Blum, "Alpha Regent"
The University of California hikes student fees and downsizes. The economic model promoted by the IMF, the World Bank, and the US Treasury leaves millions at the mercy of huge corporations. Is there a...
View ArticleWed 4.15.15 | Nuclear Weapons: An Affront to Democracy
According to Elaine Scarry, the possession of nuclear weapons and the functioning of a democracy are fundamentally incompatible. In a wide-ranging talk, Scarry brought up an array of issues and...
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