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Some conflicts end, while others learn how to survive their own endings. Between Washington and Tehran, every pause carries the possibility of peace—and the risk of starting all over again. The post The Politics of Peace: Selling the End of a War appeared first on Harvard Political Review .
In order to achieve long-term stability, the Sahel region needs a solution that addresses the immediate security needs and the economic failures that have led to the prevalence of Islamist movements — not a failing relationship with a weakened Russia. The post The Malian Rebel Spring Offensive and the New Order in the Sahel appeared first on Harvard Political Review .
For the first time, a woman holds Japan’s highest political office. Sanae Takaichi of Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) was elected in October 2025 as Japan’s first female prime minister through a clear majority — 237 votes in the Lower House and… The post A New Face for Old Policies: Takaichi’s First Months appeared first on Harvard Political Review .
The development and mobilization of conservative thought has increasingly permeated industries and institutions which are core to the American lifestyle, professional training, and education. From bro-podcasters such as Joe Rogan and Logan Paul to eli … The post How The Conservative Legal Movement Transformed American Politics appeared first on Harvard Political Review .
After weeks of promising deliberation between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran at the beginning of 2026, another Middle Eastern war seemed unlikely. The Omani Foreign Minister, Badr Albusaidi, told CBS News that a deal to prevent con… The post Iran’s Regime Must End, But Not With Another U.S. Invasion appeared first on Harvard Political Review .
There’s no denying that Christianity is omnipresent throughout the United States. From Puritan-led hunts for Satan through the American wilderness to fighting for abolition and prohibition to legislating Christian Nationalism — or the merging of the Am… The post America Has a Crazy Christian Nationalist Problem appeared first on Harvard Political Review .
The Harvard Political Review is excited to announce our special initiative commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. The post A Nation at 250: Reflections on America’s Past, Present, and Future appeared first on Harvard Political Review .
As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary of independence, we should take hold of the opportunity to redefine our flag and the patriotism for which it stands into something that can unite and heal the nation. The post A More Perfect Patriotism appeared first on Harvard Political Review .
Since its inception, America has revolutionized scientific research and technological advancements. Yet, in its shift away from federal research grants and “basic research,” science may find itself in an increasingly privatized and profit-driven setting. The post The Selective Frontier: The State of the American Experiment After 250 Years appeared first on Harvard Political Review .
Since Harvard’s founding, the institution has grown with America over time and shaped one another. Now, their relationship raises new questions about purpose, power, and where each institution stands in relation to the other. The post Has Harvard Outgrown America? appeared first on Harvard Political Review .
The HPR sat down with Lepore to discuss the upcoming 250th anniversary of American independence, the legacy of the Constitution, the lessons of past commemorations, and the challenge of polarization. The post Divided We Fall: An Interview with Jill Lepore appeared first on Harvard Political Review .
