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Left, a man poses for a portrait. Right, the cover of his book.

James Romm in Conversation with Leon Botstein at Plato and the Tyrant Book Launch on May 13

Romm reveals how Plato’s experiment in enlightened autocracy spiralled into catastrophe and offers a new account of the origins of Western political philosophy.
Student smiling and holding up an award certificate.

Bard College Celebrates Student Achievements at Undergraduate Awards Ceremony

The annual ceremony is a celebration of the incredible talent and dedication showcased by Bard students, as well as the unwavering support and guidance from esteemed faculty and staff at the College.
Pope Francis smiling with his right hand raised in greeting.

Omar G. Encarnación Reflects on the Legacy of the First Latin American Pope

Although Francis did not reverse the decline of Catholicism in Latin America, as the Vatican had hoped, he did transform the Church in the image of Latin America, writes Encarnación.

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December 2017

12-30-2017
Professor Mead draws parallels between the Trump administration’s "America First" security strategy and Pax Britannica.
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Meta: Type(s): Faculty | Subject(s): Division of Social Studies,Politics and International Affairs | Institutes(s): Bard Undergraduate Programs |
12-17-2017
"The brilliance of An Odyssey lies ... in the insightfulness of the writing, as Mendelsohn explores the themes of the Odyssey, and of our lives."
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12-15-2017
James Ketterer, dean of international studies and director of the Bard Globalization and International Affairs Program, on what he learned about democracy at home by observing elections overseas.
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Meta: Type(s): Faculty | Subject(s): Division of Social Studies,Politics and International Affairs | Institutes(s): Bard Globalization and International Affairs Program,Bard TEDx,Center for Civic Engagement |
12-08-2017
Leon Botstein writes that Jonathan Keates's new book on Handel's Messiah misses the mark.
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Meta: Type(s): Faculty | Subject(s): Division of Social Studies,Leon Botstein,Music | Institutes(s): Bard Undergraduate Programs |
12-07-2017
Professor Walter Russell Mead writes that the most important strategic reality in the Middle East is the collapse of Arab power in the face of low oil prices and competition from American frackers.
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Meta: Type(s): Faculty | Subject(s): Division of Social Studies,Politics and International Affairs | Institutes(s): Bard Undergraduate Programs |
12-01-2017
Bard alumnus J.I. Abbot reflects on the late William Mullen, his Greek professor at Bard, for his engaged mentoring and lifelong impact on Abbot's own teaching.
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