9.27.07: All Politics is Local, Really Local Why Cities and Mayors are Important Again: After 50 years of decline American cities are again at the center of policy and political life. We will discuss why Speaker Tip O'Neill's description of our ...

When people think about The White House, their immediate thoughts go to the West Wing. However, an entire operation exists on the opposite side of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue – in the East Wing, also known as the Office of FLOTUS – the First Lady of the Unit ...

"Only connect."- E.M. Forester Those two words appear on the title page of E.M. Forester's novel "Howard's End," and is the central theme of the book. As a political reporter and editor, "only connect" has served as ...

In the 21st century, we are constantly faced with questions regarding the economic, political, and social status of the United States. In the study group, we will bring to the IOP people who have not only been leaders but have affected the course of histo ...

A Study Group Led by IOP Fellow Connie Morella Study group type:  Past Study Group ...

The purpose of this study group is to explore and exchange ideas and views that are concerning the Member States in working towards further integration and to examine how the likely changes will affect the balance of power within the European Institutions ...

This study group will examine the growing impact of environmental groups, issues and campaigns on politics and policy. It will place special emphasis on the politics of 2008, when environmental issues – especially global warming and energy policy (e.g., e ...

The 2008 election is the most intense, expensive, exciting and longest presidential campaign in modern history, creating significant ramifications for policy, campaign spending, Congressional elections and media strategy. As the candidates slug it out ove ...

Study group led by Fall 2008 IOP Fellow Alex Castellanos Tuesdays at 4PM in room L166 In Presidential campaigns, there are no silver medals: It’s “loser leave town.” How do the political pros sell candidates?  How have the ’08 Presidential races really cr ...

Jennifer Donahue, Political Director, NHIOP, Saint Anselm College Donahue is a political analyst and yes, a "pundit".  During the 2008 and 2004 elections, Donahue appeared on ABC, NBC, and CBS newscasts regularly, and provided regular on-air ana ...