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10/16/2023

Ambassador David Carden (Ret)'s clever satire invites us to reflect on the delicate balance between individual beliefs and the role of religion in governance. A thought-provoking piece that raises important questions about the relationship between religion and politics in the United States.

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By Ambassador David L. Carden The following article is satirical in nature and is intended to question the nature of the relationship between religion and politics in the United States. Houston: July 3, 2026 Greg Abbott and Ron DeSantis were sworn in today as the first President and Vice-Presid

08/10/2023

The Fletcher Forum is thrilled to announce the theme for the Winter 2024 Print Issue: "Beyond the Ice: The Emerging Arctic Arena."

We're inviting scholars, experts, and practitioners to explore diverse perspectives on the changing Arctic – from resource competition to national security interests, great power competition and environmental concerns.

Manuscripts are due to [email protected] by October 1, 2023.

Learn more at www.fletcherforum.org.

08/07/2023

The Fletcher Forum is proud to share its latest edition, the Summer 2023 issue themed ‘Redefining Development.’

Join us as we delve into the discourse on development, tackling power dynamics, sustainability, and the lasting effects of colonialism. In 2023, developing countries strive to define their own path within an exploitative international system. Discover frameworks for economic growth, mechanisms to ensure accountability of philanthropies and multilateral development funds, and strategies to transcend the Global North/Global South paradigm.

Subscribe to The Forum for enlightening insights and thought-provoking discussions!



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The Fletcher Forum is pleased to share articles from our latest print edition of the journal, focused on critical intersections in foreign policy. To read more, we invite you to subscribe to The Forum and thank you for your readership and support.   Editor’s Note Table of Cont

12/08/2022

As part of our 'Reflection: COP27' series, Emily R. Dahl writes on the transition to Nature-based Solutions as a cost effective model for mitigation and resilience. Read the full article at -

By Emily Dahl To limit average global temperature rise within 1.5 degrees Celsius and avoid the worst impacts of climate change, the world needs to invest in cost-effective, proven solutions for mitigation and resilience, which should include significant investments in nature-based solutions (NBS).

12/07/2022

Our latest series on COP27 starts with the role of gender and diversity in climate negotiations. Our Editor-in-Chief Lily Hartzel joins Maria Paola Silva and Eda Kosma to deliberate on the inclusivity at UNFCCC. Listen to the complete podcast at -

11/25/2022

How diverse and inclusive was the 27th session of the Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change - COP27? Our staff editor, María Paola Silva and the Editor-in-chief, Lily Hartzell explore the challenges that exist in making COP a space with diverse voices and representation. Listen to the complete podcast episode at -

The 27th session of the Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change - COP27 - is the world's most important conference on climate. In this episode, our staff editor Paola Silva explores how diversity and inclusion look at COP. What challenges exist? What has be

11/11/2022

In 2022, the Hong Kong Department of Justice stated, “Hong Kong common law provides a solid foundation for the capitalist system” and “Hong Kong’s capitalist system, supported by the common law, has been working smoothly.” But is Hong Kong a true example of the interlink between capitalist economy and common law system? Martin Kwan deliberates at -

By Martin Kwan Both common law and civil law jurisdictions practice capitalism—i.e. free market economics where the market plays a larger role in driving the economy than the government. In fact, capitalist economies flourish under both systems, such as civil law countries like France a

11/02/2022

"A Ukrainian overture to negotiate now could be founded on unrealistic expectations, and a Russian acceptance misperceived as weakness. The question thus becomes, how, and when, to attempt to negotiate a settlement."

Ambassador David Carden (Ret) writes for the The Fletcher Forum of World Affairs on peace settlement options in the . Read the complete article at -

By Ambassador David L. Carden (Ret) There’s much speculation on how the war in Ukraine could end. Ukraine’s advances on the battlefield have given many hope that it can win. Others assert that over the long term, Russia’s superior domestic resources and Putin’s personal stake in an outcome a...

10/27/2022

In the latest post for The Fletcher Forum of World Affairs, Aristyo R. Darmawan writes on how Indonesian military exercises are strategically placed in the power competition between China and the United States.

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By Aristyo Rizka Darmawan In August, Indonesia and the United States conducted one of their largest annual Garuda Shield exercises. This year it was announced that there will be fourteen countries engaged in the exercises , including the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Papua New Guine

10/24/2022

"As Arctic region faces the fallout from one of biggest geopolitical crises in the modern era, there remain challenges that should be addressed after initial dust settles."

The Fletcher School at Tufts UniversityThe Fletcher School at Tufts University Visiting Scholar, Andrey Todorov writes for The The Fletcher Forum of World Affairs on Arctic Governance after the Ukraine Crisis.

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By Andrey Todorov As the Arctic region faces the fallout from one of the biggest geopolitical crises in the modern era, there remain challenges  that should be addressed after the initial dust settles . The escalation of the Ukrainian conflict in February 2022 and the resulting breakdown

10/24/2022

Get a chance to grab the Summer 2022 edition of and converse with Ambassador Tatiana Gfoeller on October 25 from 5.30 PM at Cabot 702.
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The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University and the American Academy of Diplomacy welcome you to a conversation with Ambassador Tatiana Gfoeller. She will be interviewed by Profess...

10/21/2022

Join the The Fletcher School at Tufts University with the Fletcher Russia & Eurasia Program as we welcome Ambassador Tatiana Gfoeller for a conversation on relations in the United States and in Central Asia.

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The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University and the American Academy of Diplomacy welcome you to a conversation with Ambassador Tatiana Gfoeller. She will be interviewed by Profess...

10/17/2022

Women farmers are integral to sovereignty in war torn communities! In the Summer 22 edition of The Fletcher Forum of World Affairs, Nada Mustafa Ali and Naglaa Abdulwahid contribute to restoring the voices of women farmers and their role in food security.

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10/13/2022

Do people displaced by climate and weather extremes have needs that differ from those of other displaced people entering cities? Evan Easton-Calabria analyzes these intersecting trends for The Fletcher Forum of World Affairs at:
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By Dr Evan Easton-Calabria Accompanying rising levels of global displacement, more and more people displaced by climate and weather extremes (termed here climate-induced displaced people) are entering cities. It is estimated, for example, that 59.1 million people were internally displaced in 2021

10/11/2022

The US withdrawal from .
The of .
The continued tussle between great powers in Taiwan.
The relevance of International Humanitarian Law.

The one common thread among the above❓

They are all part of the Summer 2022 edition of the Fletcher Forum Journal! 📢🎉

The theme of Contemporary has obvious significance with expanding scope. We are proud of the diverse range of topics and viewpoints that this edition includes!

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The Fletcher Forum is pleased to share articles from our latest print edition of the journal, focused on critical intersections in foreign policy. To read more, we invite you to subscribe to The Forum and thank you for your readership and support.   Editor’s Note Table of Con

10/06/2022

On September 30, announced that Russia would annex four regions in , amounting to the seizure of nearly a fifth of the country.

"As is often the case in confrontations between two great powers, when elephants fight, the grass suffers. Ukrainians are underfoot, caught between a rock and a hard place." In a latest analysis for The Fletcher Forum, Dr. Christopher Zambakari, traces the history of the as a war in the making for the last three decades.

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By Dr Christopher Zambakari Blame it not on forever friends or frenemies. Blame it, instead, on perpetual interests. We think we know what has happened in Ukraine. We have been told by the nation’s press that the military operation is simply a matter of Russian aggression; in other words, bu

10/04/2022

📢Is Digital Public Infrastructure a ?
📢How can development become more inclusive and transparent?
📢How is India pioneering a movement against BigTech Monopoly?

If these questions have peaked your curiosity then join the International Development Group for a Fireside Chat at 12:30 PM on October 5 @ Cabot 702! 📲

In the meantime, a great refresher is our latest episode with Dr. Pramod Varma and Dr. Jonathan Donner. The two dive deep into open protocol approaches to counter monopoly, especially in , making it more inclusive for micro-enterprises!

The Fletcher Forum of World Affairs is super excited to support this event!

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09/18/2022

In our latest podcast episode, listen to Sarthak host Dr. Pramod Varma, and Dr. Jonathan Donner in an in-depth discussion on how India is trying to create an inclusive and equitable technology infrastructure playing ground for digital commerce. They specifically discuss the future of micro enterprises, bigtech monopoly in digital commerce, and digital public infrastructures.

Dr. Varma is the Chief Architect at India Stack (Aadhar, UPI) and is a leading voice globally on digital public goods and infrastructures. Dr. Jonathan Donner is a Visiting Faculty Fellow at the Hitachi Center for Technology and International Affairs at The Fletcher School and also, Senior Director for Research, Caribou Digital.

In this first Fletcher Forum Fireside Chat, Dr. Jonathan Donner and Dr. Pramod Varma talk about taking an open protocol approach to counter bigtech monopoly in digital commerce towards making it more inclusive for micro-enterprises. Dr. Varma elaborates on India’s journey so far towards democratis...

08/19/2022

📣Call for Papers📣

How can we be better geared to achieve the goals of #2030?

The theme for our Winter 2023 Print issue is “Climate's Decisive Decade".

Manuscripts are due October 15, 2022. For more information, please contact [email protected]

06/08/2022

In our very latest web publication, Dr. Julian Oram writes about the growing rate of deforestation caused by the expansion of cocoa plantations in and . He calls for the strengthening of existing measures through joint monitoring and action without which a sustainable cocoa industry will continue to prove elusive.

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By Dr. Julian Oram

06/02/2022

: Manuel R. Enverga III, Director and Assistant Professor at the European Studies Program of the Ateneo de Manila University writes about the fate of EU-Philippine Relations from lens of the May 9 presidential elections in the Philippines.
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By Manuel R. Enverga III

05/16/2022

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05/07/2022

"In terms of economic power or levers, one of the areas where we do have slightly more experience than other countries is everything related to cryptocurrency. We were one of the first countries to bring cryptocurrency and cryptocurrency transactions out of the shady area, so to say" - H.E. Kristjan Prikk, Ambassador of the Republic of Estonia to the United States

Read more of our exclusive interview with Ambassador Kristjan Prikk discussing the current geopolitical conflicts shaking the world as well as how and the fit into all of them. Read more 👇

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04/20/2022

Is China positioning itself for hegemony?
Check out this article by Aristyo Rizka Darmawan on how China can shape and leverage law. 🇨🇳 https://bit.ly/3MAqpQT

By Aristyo Rizka Darmawan

04/15/2022

Join Fletcher Women in Business for their 2nd Joint Student-Alumni Event!
🗓️ Monday, April 18
🕒 12pm - 1pm EDT
📍Meetaway
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04/13/2022

Happening Tomorrow: Join the Fletcher Russia and Eurasia Program for a book talk with Professor Kathryn Stoner of Stanford University on her new book
"Russia Resurrected: Its Power and Purpose in a new Order"
🗓️ April 14
🕒 5:30-6:45pm EST
📍Zoom| Cabot 703
🌐https://bit.ly/3uBIPdx

04/11/2022

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04/08/2022

What tactics did the Egba women use in the British colonial government? ✊🏾🎶

Hear from lanaire aderemi in this episode of the Disobedience .

04/06/2022

📣: What is the current situation of refugees in Bangladesh camps?

Hear from H. E. Ambassador Ms. Rabab Fatima, Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations about the Rohingya crisis in Bangladesh 🇧🇩

Listen here: https://bit.ly/3J7Z5XV

Bangladesh currently hosts around 1.1 million Rohingya Muslim Minorities from Myanmar. The Rohingya people have faced decades of systematic discrimination, statelessness, and targeted violence in Rakhine State, Myanmar. Such persecution forced them to come to Bangladesh for many years, particularly

04/05/2022

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