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Free Speech for Me, But Not for Thee. SNF Agora's Lilliana Mason discusses what data we have on how Americans think about political violence. Listen to On the Media. www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/otm...

It's not too late to register to watch the live stream of tonight's @Opentodebate. Learn the Legacy of the COVID Pandemic tonight at 6:30 buff.ly/3WJlQU6

Political violence on the rise: What Charlie Kirk's shooting death reveals Ruth Braunstein, Johns Hopkins University associate professor of sociology, talks about the heated political climate and what the shooting death of Charlie Kirk reveals.

Political violence on the rise: SNF Agora faculty member Ruth Braunstein talks about the heated political climate and what the shooting death of Charlie Kirk reveals. www.ktvu.com/video/1706011

The Hopkins Forum continues with a live debate in Baltimore on the legacy of COVID-19.

Leading voices in public health and medicine reflect on what went wrong, what we learned, and how we can prepare for the next crisis.

With Tom Frieden, Jerome Adams, Dara Kass, Doctor Mike

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From “Red Plenty” to “Dark Abundance,” competing visions shape how we think about growth, governance, & opportunity. SNF Agora faculty member Steven Teles traces the rise of different “abundances” in his latest analysis. Explore the varieties of abundance: buff.ly/rpYm6Eo

The Weaponized World Economy When Washington announced a “framework deal” with China in June, it marked a silent shifting of gears in the global political economy. This was not the beginning of U.S. President Donald Trump’s…

The age of weaponized interdependence is here. Henry Farrell (SNF Agora) and Abraham Newman argue that the U.S. is no longer the only power able to turn global finance, tech, and supply chains into tools of coercion. In Foreign Affairs: buff.ly/HYhtRV2

The Real Danger of the Trump-Putin Summit It's crucial that Russia's occupation of eastern Ukraine is never normalized, writes Peter Pomerantsev.

In TIME, SNF Agora Senior Fellow Peter Pomerantsev warns that Russia’s war on Ukraine is also a war on identity and calls for action to confront both the visible and hidden tools of occupation. Read more: buff.ly/SC2oqOg

What if complexity isn’t a problem to eliminate—but a reality to understand?
In Carnegie India’s review, Suyash Rai reflects on Yuen Yuen Ang’s Adaptive Political Economy—a new paradigm and method for studying development as nonlinear, co-evolutionary. buff.ly/H2XbYsE

We’re Not In Crisis. We’re In A Complex Opportunity. Stop Treating The World Like A Toaster. We’re not in crisis—we’re in a complex opportunity. Stop fixing like it’s a toaster. Lead adaptively, morally, and systemically to thrive in a polycrisis.

SNF Agora faculty Yuen Yuen Ang appears in Forbes, where her research helps reframe crisis as complexity.

Her adaptive political economy model invites leaders to engage systems, not just fix them. buff.ly/LDUr182

‘Can the system hold? Has it ever actually worked?’ asks Scott Warren, #SNFAgora fellow at Johns Hopkins, in his seminar on democratic erosion. buff.ly/4ktCuiK

Managing Director for SNF Agora Institute Managing Director for SNF Agora Institute

The Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Agora Institute at Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore campus) is seeking a Managing Director to help advance its mission to strengthen global democracy through civic engagement, inclusive dialogue, and applied research. Learn more and apply: buff.ly/uYuKtlj

Why is politically motivated violence on the rise in the U.S.? Johns Hopkins political scientist Lilliana Mason explains how political violence is eroding American democracy

Why is politically motivated violence on the rise in the U.S.?
SNF Agora political scientist Lilliana Mason explains how political violence is eroding American democracy and changing who participates in politics

How can democracies stay resilient in a time of global disruption?
SNF Agora and ‪@chathamhouse_org‬ are partnering to find answers through global webinars, youth forums, and two key sessions at the 2025 London Conference.
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SNF Agora faculty Martha S. Jones co-authored an amicus brief defending birthright citizenship, drawing on decades of Black civic advocacy before the Civil War.
Read: bit.ly/MJ-amicus @marthasjones.bsky.social‬

Opinion | Crypto Is a Threat to the U.S. Financial System Digital currencies like stablecoins are likely to undermine U.S. financial power.

SNF Agora Professor Henry Farrell warns that integrating stablecoins into U.S. finance could destabilize the dollar and global markets. His NYT op-ed with Dan Davies highlights the risks of crypto-fueled financial chaos.

“Digital platforms can foster cross-national engagement and mutual curiosity.” New research from SNF Agora’s Yuen Yuen Ang shows: Tradional media → more hostility; Social/online media → more moderate views buff.ly/hXfHM9K

Everyone wants U.S. colleges to produce good citizens. No one knows how | Op-Ed Learning to listen, argue productively, evaluate claims and work together even amid disagreement should be the core of a revitalized university civic education.

In the Seattle Times, SNF Agora’s Andrew Perrin calls for a new civic curriculum—one that trains students to argue well in a democracy. Read the full op-ed: buff.ly/AGakDay

Prophecy, Policy, and Pluralism: Ruth Braunstein Brings Democratic Faith to SNF Agora : Stavros Niarchos Foundation SNF Agora Institute at Johns Hopkins Strengthening global democracy through powerful civic engagement and informed, inclusive dialogue

Welcome Ruth Braunstein to SNF Agora! Her timely research on democracy examines how citizens shape democratic life across political divides, strengthening resilience when we need it most. buff.ly/zvTw7Vj

Leaders in democratic development, public-minded AI, fair, and civic life, including the institute’s inaugural Artist in Residence, join Johns Hopkins as SNF Agora Visiting Fellows

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Poster for Political Parties in an Age of Democratic Backsliding, in honor of Professor Richard S. Katz

Please join us on May 1 for "Political Parties in an Age of Democratic Backsliding," a roundtable in honor of Prof. Richard S. Katz! Co-sponsored with JHU @snfagora.bsky.social, International Studies, and East Asian Studies.

Can the U.S. stay ahead of China in the AI race by controlling AI chip access? Join former congressman Will Hurd and experts from both sides of the aisle for a live debate at The Hopkins Forum on May 14. Reserve your seat: buff.ly/USPcUE3

WEEKEND INTERVIEW: Peter Pomerantsev War of Words and Will on Ukraine, Propaganda, and Putin’s Psychology The war in Ukraine has become a proving ground not only for military strength but for the power of propaganda, disinformation, and psychological manipulation.

SNF Agora Senior Fellow Peter Pomerantsev argues that Russia’s war on Ukraine is a battle for identity, fought through propaganda and violence, and warns that lasting peace requires coordinated pressure, not just diplomacy.

How do universities foster intellectual diversity while strengthening civic life?
SNF Agora faculty Amy Binder, Andrew Perrin, and Simon Halliday are helping lead the way. More on the Civic Thought Project and upcoming conference here: buff.ly/aTWRamg

Johns Hopkins political scientist Dawn Teele receives Carnegie Fellowship SNF Agora Institute scholar will use the award to explore whether the gender gap is a driver of U.S. political polarization

SNF Agora political scientist Dawn Teele receives Carnegie Fellowship to explore whether the gender gap drives political polarization in the United States.

Delighted to have been named a 2025 Andrew Carnegie Fellow, alongside a great group of scholars. This
@carnegiecorp.bsky.social fellowship will support my research on the gender gap and polarization! #CarnegieFellows list:
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Executive Power and the Courts: Judicial Authority in Constitutional Crises | Johns Hopkins Events How do courts respond to executive power, and what powers does the judicial branch have to enforce their rulings? Learn the answers to these questions and more from Richard H. Pildes, Sudler Family…

Join our live discussion on executive authority and the judiciary this Friday, 4/11, from 12 to 1 PM. The Supreme Court's decision on deportations under the Alien Enemies Act raises questions about judicial-executive tensions. What do these rulings mean?

Jim Baer talks with SNF Agora political scientist Steven Teles. They discuss how shifting class dynamics are driving America's political polarization and increasing distrust in institutions like higher education and public health. 🎧 Listen on Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform.

Faculty Grants Program : Stavros Niarchos Foundation SNF Agora Institute at Johns Hopkins Strengthening global democracy through powerful civic engagement and informed, inclusive dialogue

Deadline Extended: SNF Agora Faculty Grants – Apply by Sunday, 4/13!
Have a bold idea? The SNF Agora Faculty Grants program supports JHU faculty who want to bring their civic vision to life! Learn more and apply now:

In 'The Trouble of Color,' historian Martha Jones explores race by digging into her own ancestry In <em>The Trouble of Color</em>, Johns Hopkins History Professor Martha Jones explores racial identity by digging into her own family history

Blending memoir and historical research, SNF Agora faculty member Martha S. Jones sheds light on the power of personal narrative in recovering Black history often erased from the record.

Being Human in 2035 - Essays Part I Continued: More predictions on change as humans adapt to AI - Imagining the Digital Future Center Essays Part I Continued: Surviving changeDetailed responses to the following core question: “Imagine digitally connected people’s daily lives in the social, political, and economic landscape of 2035.…

SNF Agora Visiting Fellow Erhardt Graeff adds insights to Elon University's report "Being Human in 2035," highlighting AI's impact on human humility. He emphasized that AI can diminish our awareness of limitations, diversity, and motivation for meaningful connections. Read more: