Steven Radelet, former chief economist at the United States Agency for International Development, noted that many people have misconceptions about successes in developing countries.

Former USAID chief economist Radelet presents recent global development successes

By Camille Richieri | April 15, 2016

Steven Radelet, the Director of the Human Development Program at Georgetown University and former Chief Economist at USAID, spoke about the tremendous progress that has been made in the developing world over the last few decades. The discussion—sponsored by the Duke Center for International Development—focused on quantifying and exploring the progress that developing countries have made.

William Burns, the former ambassador to Russia and Jordan, discussed foreign policy challenges for the U.S. Tuesday.

Former U.S. ambassador to Russia offers solutions to global conflicts

By Sarah Kerman | April 13, 2016

William Burns, former U.S. ambassador to Russia and Jordan, commented on contemporary American international relations in a talk at the Nasher Museum Tuesday.

National influence, image the focus of Duke-UNC China Leadership Summit

By Rob Palmisano | April 11, 2016

Students, professors and international leaders discussed the intersection of soft power—the ability of a country to influence others without force or coercion—and education at the Duke-UNC China Leadership summit Friday through Sunday.

International

Former USAID chief economist Radelet presents recent global development successes

Former U.S. ambassador to Russia offers solutions to global conflicts

National influence, image the focus of Duke-UNC China Leadership Summit

Trending

Costly turnovers and first-half defense prevent Duke women's basketball from comeback win against South Florida

Duke Health researchers studying gene-mutated mice find link between immune system, neurodevelopmental disorders

College basketball 101: The Chronicle's guide to being part of the Cameron Crazies

How the Grinch is stealing our voting rights

Blast from the past: Mike Krzyzewski secures 500th coaching win with comeback victory

Studying primates past and present: The founding and growth of the Duke Lemur Center

Latest stories

Iraqi ambassador to the U.S. Faily dissects country's challenges Thursday

Estonian Prime Minister Taavi Rõivas: Technology sparked country’s economic growth, government efficiency

Scholars highlight implications of Arab refugee crisis during 2-day conference

Partnership established with Indian Institute of Technology at Gandhinagar

Professor panel tackles hot-button issues related to Islamic State group Wednesday

Peñalosa, Trinity ‘78, elected mayor of Bogotá for second time

Experts gather to critique coverage of recent terror attacks

Former Bogota mayor and Duke alum creates urban change

Military general talks Latin American security issues

'You can tell the story either way': journalist on Israel-Palestine conflict

Scholars discuss threat of potential Chinese-Russian alliance

Alumnus returns to U.S. from Guinea days before Ebola outbreak closes borders

Documentary producers explore Tibetan plight, role of Dalai Lama

WISER graduates first class with unprecedented bright futures

Ahsan Iqbal discusses youth and global connections

Pakistan's development and reform minister outlines vision for 2025

Students spread passion for dance to China