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The John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum at the Institute of Politics is Harvard's premier arena for political speech, discussion and debate.

The forum regularly hosts heads of state, leaders in politics, government, business, labor and the media. A living memorial to President John F. Kennedy, the Institute's mission is to unite and engage students, particularly undergraduates, with academics, politicians, activists, and policy makers on a non-partisan basis to inspire them to consider careers in politics.

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Upcoming Forums

Senator Jeff Flake (R-AZ) takes student questions in the JFK Jr. Forum

Race, Media and Politics

A Conversation with Malala Yousafzai

America and the World: A Conversation with Ambassador Caroline Kennedy & Senator Ed Markey

Goldsmith Awards Ceremony 2019 with Marty Baron

Free Speech, Open Minds and the Pursuit of Truth

Robotland: The Future of Labor Policy and Work in an AI World

A Conversation with John Kerry

Brexit: What’s Next?

Moral Resistance: When Faith & Activism Meet in the Streets

Big Tech and Democracy

Upcoming Forums

A Conversation with Kara Swisher and Ash Carter

Tuesday April 23 - 6:00pm

Kara Swisher, Editor-at-Large of Recode, discusses the intersection of technology and public purpose with former Secretary of Defense and current Director of the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, Ash Carter.

 

Ricardo is Dead. Long Live Fair, Balanced, and Reciprocal Trade

Thursday April 25 - 6:00pm

A presentation on U.S. trade policy by Peter Navarro, Director of the White House Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy, moderated by Dean Doug Elmendorf.

A Conversation with Senator Bob Corker: Reflections on a Life of Leadership

Monday April 29 - 6:00pm

The Hon. Bob Corker (R-TN), former U.S. Senator from Tennessee, discusses his public service and lessons in leadership with former Secretary of Defense and current Director of the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, Ash Carter.