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Combatting Antisemitism and Islamophobia: Best Practices in Challenging Times
“Professor Abdullah Antepli co-hosted “Combatting Antisemitism and Islamophobia: Best Practices in Challenging Times,” a recent conference at UC San Diego. During the conference, he shared insights on effective strategies and the importance of fostering dialogue to address forms of hate in academic, political, and social settings. He remarked that “Hate has a long incubation period… Every hate manifests differently and we have to defeat each type of hate differently. I hope this increased attention recognizes we didn’t arrive here in one day and the solution will not be around the corner.”
Political journalist John Hood discusses philosophy of conservatism at Polis event
“John Hood, president of the John William Pope Foundation and adjunct instructor at the Sanford School of Public Policy, spoke to students about the foundations of American conservatism at a Thursday event…”
Professor Peter Feaver on Politicization of the U.S. Military, Foreign Policy
“In a commentary for Foreign Policy, Professor Peter Feaver analyzed the growing politicization of the U.S. military. He warned of the dangers this trend poses to both national security and democratic stability, urging for depoliticized military leadership and greater civilian oversight to maintain institutional integrity. Feaver discusses how presidential campaigns have politicized the military for years, but he argues that it is time to end this trend. He noted that this behavior “damages the military’s status as a nonpartisan institution that will support civilian control no matter who wins the presidency.”
Former Senator Richard Burr discusses bipartisanship, effective legislation at fireside chat
“Burr was first elected to Congress in 1994, serving 10 years in the House of Representatives before his tenure as a U.S. senator from 2005 to 2023. He served as chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee from 2015 to 2020.
In August, Burr joined the faculty of the Sanford School of Public Policy as…”
Political theorist Yuval Levin discusses polarization, legislative deadlock in advance of election
“Levin joined Duke Jan. 1 as the sixth Egan visiting professor in recognition of his work relating to the media and contemporary issues. In the position, he is delivering a series of lectures throughout the year and teaching a course this fall. Levin previously served as a domestic policy staff member in the White House under President George W. Bush…”
Bridging the Divide: A Conversation with Former U.S. Senator Richard Burr
“Sanford’s POLIS: Center for Politics kicked off its multipart Bridging the Divide series on Monday with the first event: a fireside chat with Provost Alec Gallimore and former Republican U.S. Senator Richard Burr…”
Richard Burr Joins Duke’s Sanford School of Public Policy as Polis Distinguished Fellow
“Richard Burr, former U.S. Senator from North Carolina, is set to join the faculty of Duke University’s Sanford School of Public Policy as a Polis Distinguished Fellow. Burr will be a key figure in the newly launched “Bridging the Divide” initiative, a program aimed at fostering dialogue between groups with differing ideological and political views…”
The Civil Discourse Project is moving to Polis: Center for Politics at the Sanford School of Public Policy
Originally hosted by the Kenan Institute of Ethics, The Civil Discourse Project (CDP) will now be housed with Polis: Center for Politics. CDP has been…
Duke Political Experts’ Thoughts on the Assassination Attempt on Donald Trump, Country’s Future
“Former president Donald Trump faced a reported assassination attempt this weekend at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. In response to public discourse on how this development will impact the upcoming election and the future of American democracy, The Chronicle spoke with three experts from Duke’s public policy and political science departments to gain their insights on the matter…”
Showing Up for Democracy
“Deondra Rose, associate professor of history and political science, directs Polis: The Center for Politics in the Sanford School of Public Policy. Polis (named for the ancient Greek word for city-state) was designed in 2015, she says, ‘to foster the development of engaged citizens … [and to] grapple with the most pressing political issues of our time…'”
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