From fiery speeches to charismatic leaders, populism has left an indelible mark on the region, promising change, and challenging the status quo. But as the cycle of populism repeats, a vital question arises: Can Latin… [Read more]
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Believing what you see or seeing what you believe? Risk and foreign policy analysis
A meaningful understanding of the (mis)perception of risk and cognitive biases of human behavior bears relevance in the context of foreign policy decision-making. Assuming that humans are rational and that behaviour consists of a calculation… [Read more]
Celebrating Hertie Women – Prof. Dr. Cornelia Woll
In this episode of the Celebrating Hertie Women series, Natalie Petit speaks with Prof. Dr. Cornelia Woll, president of the Hertie School. President Woll offers an honest look into the challenges many women face balancing… [Read more]
On the ground in Ukraine- a Hertie story of kindness and courage
(Disclaimer: this episode was recorded in March 2023, a year after the Russian invasion of Ukraine) In this episode, the Governance Post speaks to Justus von Samson (MDS 2024), who was on the ground in… [Read more]
Celebrating Hertie Women – Prof. Dr. Thurid Hustedt
This recording is part of a new endeavour at the Governance Post, the Shaping Tomorrow podcast. The motto of the Hertie School is ‘Understanding Today, Shaping Tomorrow’. With this podcast, we aim to talk to… [Read more]
Celebrating Hertie Women – Prof. Dr. Marina Henke
This recording is part of a new endeavour at the Governance Post, the Shaping Tomorrow podcast. The motto of the Hertie School is ‘Understanding Today, Shaping Tomorrow’. With this podcast, we aim to talk to… [Read more]
A Journey to Unite India – the Bharat Jodo Yatra
This recording is part of a new endeavour at the Governance Post, the Shaping Tomorrow podcast. The motto of the Hertie School is ‘Understanding Today, Shaping Tomorrow’. With this podcast, we aim to talk to… [Read more]
Hidden Biases in European Public Administrations
We are in need of a much deeper conversation about hidden biases within European public administrations. New data may be able to help. If you are an analyst or a decision maker, you will have… [Read more]
Decarbonising Industry sector in India: Current trajectory and challenges
India’s $3 trillion economy is expected to grow about seven times to $22 trillion by 2070, the year by which India plans to be carbon neutral. As of now, emissions are increasing with an increase… [Read more]
Under the influence? A reflection on the role of selective attention in policy and politics
This article aims to discuss the mechanics of selective attention and if and how policy makers use this psychological concept by design. Selective attention, as well as its propensity to limit reasoning to the objects… [Read more]