Ghana as a Continental Model: Interview with President Nana Akufo-Addo
This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity. Image Credit: Flickr/GovernmentZA.
Interviews
Democracy and Development in Nepal: Gagan Thapa
Gagan Thapa is a current member of the House of Representatives in the Federal Parliament of Nepal and former Minister of Health and Population. As a youth leader, Thapa was at the forefront of the 2006 pro-democracy movement in Nepal that culminated in the establishment of a federal democratic republic. As minister, he has pushed … Read more
AI and Diplomacy: Interview with Katharina Höne
Dr. Katharina Höne focuses on the interplay between technology and diplomacy as a researcher at DiploFoundation, an NGO working to promote improved global governance and the impact of small and developing states. Harvard Political Review: You were one of the main contributors to the DiploFoundation’s report on artificial intelligence in diplomacy. What were the … Read more
Developing Sierra Leone: Interview with President Julius Maada Bio
President of Sierra Leone Julius Maada Bio speaking at the Harvard Institute of Politics. Julius Maada Bio is the current president of Sierra Leone, a position he has occupied since April 2018. He formerly served as a general in the national army, as well as the military head of state during the 1996 military junta. … Read more
The Normalization of Edible Insects: Interview with Joseph Yoon
Joseph Yoon is a Brooklyn-based chef and the executive director of Brooklyn Bugs, which aims to raise awareness on the burgeoning field of edible insects. He is known for the Brooklyn Bugs Festival, an event featuring cooking demonstrations and insect cuisine. Harvard Political Review: Why should we eat bugs? Joseph Yoon: There’s a lot of … Read more
Hoosier Politics: An Interview with Christina Hale
Christina Hale is currently the executive director of Kiwanis Youth Programs. She is a regular panelist on IN Focus, a show discussing Indiana politics. In 2016, she was the Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor. She has previously served in the Indiana House of Representatives. Harvard Political Review: After the midterm elections, Republicans hold all statewide … Read more
The Pivot to India: Interview with Brahma Chellaney
Brahma Chellaney is a professor of strategic studies at the Center for Policy Research in New Delhi and a fellow at the Robert Bosch Academy in Berlin. Author of nine books, Chellaney is one of India’s leading strategic thinkers. His columns regularly appear in Project Syndicate and The Japan Times. Harvard Political Review: How has … Read more
Girls’ Education and Refugees: Interview with Malala Yousafzai
Malala Yousafzai is a 21 year old female education activist and the youngest Nobel Prize Laureate. From the Swat Valley in northwest Pakistan, she was shot by the Taliban for her activism. On her sixteenth birthday, Malala spoke at the United Nations, calling for education accessibility. She is the author of I am Malala, an … Read more
On Governing New Zealand: An Interview with Sir Bill English
Sir Bill English was New Zealand’s 39th Prime Minister. He spent 27 years in Parliament and served as Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister from 2008 to 2016. Harvard Political Review: During the global financial crisis (GFC), you chose not to introduce a formal fiscal stimulus, in contrast to many other governments. How did you … Read more
Los Angeles, Latinxs, and Leadership: A Conversation with former Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa
Antonio Villaraigosa served as the mayor of Los Angeles from 2005 to 2013. He was a member of the California State Assembly from 1994 to 2000 and Speaker of the Assembly from 1998 to 2000. Time Magazine has named him as one of “25 Most Influential Hispanics In America.” Harvard Political Review: LA Metro is … Read more