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HKS's Matthew Bunn discusses the urgent lessons from John F. Kennedy's "Pax Americana" speech for today’s world of competition among nuclear-armed powers ken.sc/4xmEYiR

Beyond 'Pax Americana': How JFK's lessons on unilateral nuclear restraint show that Trump should do...

In 1963, John F. Kennedy proved that informal, one-sided moves could successfully defuse tensions with hostile adversaries. Today, as a multipolar arms race looms, JFK's blueprint offers a vital...

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At the U.S. Latinx Symposium this spring, student leaders seized an opportunity engage in conversations about real-world policy issues facing Latinx communities ken.sc/4xaXbzT

Creating space for Latinx voices in the public policy sphere

The U.S. Latinx Symposium at Harvard Kennedy School, held on April 24, marked a significant step toward more fully representing Latinx experiences and leadership in the public policy sphere.

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Recent PhD in Public Policy graduate Avi Moorthy reflects on his childhood in Toronto, his parents’ journey from India to North America, and his quest to understand how Black newspapers like the Chicago Defender enabled one of the largest mass migrations in American history ken.sc/4xyk80n

Studying how Black media shaped the Great Migration

Avi Moorthy reflects on his childhood in Toronto, his parents’ journey from India to North America, and his quest to understand how Black newspapers like the Chicago Defender enabled one of the...

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Sisay Lelissa MPA/ID 2026 recently graduated with a clearer vision of the work he wants to do and a commitment to expand opportunity for communities and workers across his home continent of Africa. ken.sc/43l5jAi

For Sisay Lelissa MPA/ID 2026, opportunity comes with responsibility

Sisay Lelissa MPA/ID 2026 reflects on the journey that brought him from Ethiopia to Harvard Kennedy School—and on his commitment to turning opportunity into impact for communities across Africa.

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Growing up in rural Mississippi, Lily Langstaff MPP 2027 never imagined she would one day pursue a master's degree in public policy. Now, as the first JSI@HKS Summer Scholar to enroll in a master's degree program at HKS, Lily reflects on her journey to the MPP Program and her HKS experience so far. ken.sc/4ufQqu5

From rural Mississippi to JSI@HKS to the MPP Program: A Q&A with Lily Langstaff MPP 2027

Growing up in rural Mississippi, Lily Langstaff MPP 2027 never imagined she would one day pursue a master's degree in public policy. As the first JSI@HKS Summer Scholar to enroll at HKS, Lily...

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Along with faculty forums on international development and polarization, sessions on big ideas and bridging divides, a keynote address by HKS's @CornellWBrooks reminded alumni of the work they are well-equipped to do ken.sc/4egyyu7

Nearly 800 HKS alumni and friends attended an inspiring and lively HKS reunion packed with faculty...

Along with faculty forums on international development and polarization, sessions on big ideas and bridging divides, a keynote address by Professor Cornell William Brooks reminded Harvard Kennedy...

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The second annual Harvard State and Local Government Career Expo brought together nearly 200 students and alumni and 40 employers from across the country. Read more about the Expo and its impact on students. ken.sc/4uVOEie

“I left more committed”: Reflections on the Harvard State and Local Government Career Expo

HKS hosted the second annual Harvard State and Local Government Career Expo on April 17, bringing together nearly 200 students and alumni and 40 employers from across the country.

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HKS’s @ElizabethLinos and her team at @HKS_PeopleLab share new research on how Americans perceive public servants. Read more about the Public Servant Project and the survey results: ken.sc/4anSFUO
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The @HarvardIOP welcomed global leaders, media voices, and cultural figures for 77 wide-ranging JFK Jr. Forums this year. Missed the conversations? Check out some highlights ➡️ ken.sc/4uWQoIa
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Today, we announced our vision for the future of Harvard Kennedy School. The problems of government and governance have never been more urgent. This is a critical moment, and HKS 2036 is how we plan to meet it ➡️ ken.sc/3QisOqF
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The @BelferCenter recently brought together scholars, ambassadors and international leaders to explore the future of NATO and European security ken.sc/4wFhJk1

A European NATO?

Harvard Kennedy School brings together scholars, ambassadors and international leaders to explore the future of NATO and European security.

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Disagreement is everywhere. Leading through it is a skill. The latest issue of Harvard Kennedy School Magazine highlights how our alumni & faculty are putting that skill into practice & strengthening public leadership around the world ➡️ ken.sc/3bfQFOO
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On Thursday, we conferred degrees to 632 graduates representing 36 U.S. states and 80 countries 🎉 Congratulations to the incredible Class of 2026! #Harvard26
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Simone Ginanneschi MPA 2026 believes talented people have a moral responsibility to give back to their communities #HKSGrad ken.sc/49VDHVX

The obligation of talent

Simone Ginanneschi MPA 2026 believes talented people have a moral responsibility to give back to their communities.

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Join us in celebrating the Class of 2026 as they go on to change the world 🎉 #HKSGrad #Harvard26
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In his remarks to the Class of 2026, Dean Jeremy Weinstein turned to artificial intelligence and rapid technological change and, more importantly, how public policy graduates must rise to the challenges these shifts bring #Harvard26 ken.sc/3PxXN1M

Dean Jeremy Weinstein encourages the Class of 2026 to revitalize the technology of democracy in an...

“This is a job for Kennedy School graduates”: At the HKS Diploma Ceremony, Weinstein spoke about the deeply human work of solving for the public good in a world transformed by AI.

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“Just as the ambitions of the Class of 1965 were shaped by the civil rights movement, and the trajectory of the Class of 2002 was fundamentally altered by the events of September 11, the issue of whether and how we take control of our technological future is one that will define your time in public leadership.” —Dean Jeremy Weinstein, during his 2026 graduation address
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Presenting the Class of 2026! 🎉🎓 #Harvard26
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Following Morning Exercises, we'll confer our exceptional graduates with their degrees. Watch the HKS Diploma Ceremony live at 1pm ET #HKSGrad ⤵️ ken.sc/3RmwCHH
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Scenes from Class Day ✨
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