News from Watson features research, commentary and analysis from our faculty, staff and students. Discover different perspectives on and connections among the Institute's core research areas: development, security and governance.

News media from around the world rely on the expertise of Watson Institute faculty and researchers to help make sense of current world affairs and public policy issues. On this page, you will find articles that cite research done at Watson, opinion pieces by our faculty, interviews, podcasts and more.

At the Watson Institute, our faculty members are experts in a wide range of fields, including nuclear proliferation, climate change, civil rights and more. Our faculty Q&A's offer insightful conversations as these experts share their knowledge and diverse perspectives on pressing global issues.

The Watson Institute houses several undergraduate and graduate programs that take an interdisciplinary, comparative approach to policy-relevant learning in the social sciences. Our programs are designed to inspire today’s engaged scholars and creative thinkers to become tomorrow’s leaders in international and public affairs.

With topics ranging from international finance to domestic politics to surprising personal histories, our podcasts aim to share with as wide an audience as possible the research, conversations, and stories that come out of Watson every day.