Politics

Beong-Soo Kim joins Frank Bruni and Bret Stephens in conversation at a timely USC Open Dialogue Project event.

Hosted by the Zage Business of Energy Initiative, the annual summit gathered industry experts for discussions about the role of data centers, energy policy and the impact of the war in the Middle East.

The Trojans got an unexpected opportunity to speak with the former president during a USC Dornsife Center for the Political Future study group, with pizza and ice cream on the side.

The Michigan Democrat will serve alongside Republican strategist Mike Murphy, bringing a record of bipartisan lawmaking and plans to expand the center’s presence in Washington.

Trojan faculty experts in political behavior, artificial intelligence and media literacy weigh in on global pressures and possible solutions.

“I don’t see any way through but to be brave,” Bhattacharya said in conversation with USC Price Professor Neeraj Sood.

The events featured appearances by Nancy Pelosi, Reince Priebus and other prominent figures across the political spectrum. Funds raised benefit the USC Dornsife Center for the Political Future.

COMMENCEMENT: Rudd also served as Australia’s foreign minister and, more recently, the country’s ambassador to the U.S.

The law professor and legal analyst visited USC’s University Park Campus to discuss his latest book, Rage and the Republic.

Across eras and ideologies, leaders have used family as a potent political metaphor to define loyalty, belonging and even nationhood itself. USC experts explain.