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U.S. Politics

Features and Press Releases

January 21st 2009
Social Scientists on the Obama Era
On the occasion of the inauguration of America’s first African American president, leading social scientists reflect on the challenges President Obama faces, and on what their disciplines, and social science knowledge, can offer.  
December 19th 2008
Could Obama Use Some Scholarly Advice on One of His Advisors?
President-elect Obama clearly wasn't seeking the advice of South Asia experts when he chose the India-born economist Sonal Shah (now an American citizen) for his 15-member transition team, according to a group of South Asian studies scholars. In their view, because Shah is closely identified with Hindu nationalist causes in India, she may not be an appropriate choice for a position in the administration.
September 10th 2007
Six Years Since 9/11
In commemoration of the sixth anniversary of 9/11, the SSRC has convened five leading social scientists to comment on how well the United States and other governments have responded to issues that have arisen in the tragedy's aftermath, including the rise of Islamic radicalism, threats of violence from non-state actors, and the tension between civil liberties and the need for effective law enforcement.
April 4th 2007
Social Science Experts Available for Stories on U.S. Immigration Policy
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American Human Development Project
Tracking how America is doing from the perspective of human development
Diaspora-Government Relations
Learning from Katrina
Studying the long-term social and psychological impacts of Hurricane Katrina
Privatization of Risk Project
Improving the analysis of problems of risk, markets, and public policy
The Immanent Frame