The Charles Koch Foundation’s Perspective on Foreign Policy Proposals

The United States’ approach to foreign policy influences individual and societal well-being on a daily basis. A better understanding of the connection between U.S. foreign policy, freedom, and well-being will allow for a more productive discussion about potential solutions to pressing problems—an understanding informed by, and developed through, academic research. “Foreign policy—especially its grand strategy … Continued

Monica Duffy Toft

Monica Duffy Toft, director of the Center for Strategic Studies at Tufts University’s Fletcher School of Diplomacy, wants us to think harder about how to achieve our goals in the world.

Ed Timmons

“Can I see your license?” Professor Ed Timmons thinks we use this phrase in way too many jobs. Here, the case for reform.

Keeping Universities Safe for Free Speech

University campuses should be safe spaces—safe for students and community members to be free from physical violence, safe for intellectual stimulation, and safe for students and faculty to express themselves.

Brandon Davis’ Doctoral Journey

“The first job I had out of college was working for a foster care agency. I became really interested in how things get tangled up in bureaucracy, and that got me interested in social policy and public policy,” says Brandon Davis. Davis, who studied psychology and sociology as an undergraduate, went on to get a … Continued

The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy Launches New Center for Strategic Studies

The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University recently established the Center for Strategic Studies led by Professor Monica Duffy Toft. The new center will produce policy-relevant research on strategy, international politics, and U.S. foreign policy, with consideration for alternative approaches that are mindful of the complexities of international conflict. “I’m delighted to … Continued

Director of University Relations Dr. John Hardin’s Statement Regarding CKF’s Support of Scholars at Wake Forest University

Director of University Relations Dr. John Hardin’s Statement Regarding CKF’s Support of Scholars at Wake Forest University Wake Forest’s commitment to free inquiry and purposeful, holistic learning is one reason we’re proud to support Professor James Otteson, executive director of the Eudaimonia Institute, professor of economics, and Thomas W. Smith Presidential Chair in Business Ethics, … Continued