Interview about US exceptionalism
I talked with Arnie Arnesen of The Attitude on WNHN FM about my recent column on American exceptionalism. The interview can be heard here.
Mar 27
Presentation at American University on March 29
I’m looking forward to giving a presentation as part of the spring research seminar series at the AU School of Public Affairs on March 29. The Powerpoint slides for my presentation are here. A related paper, forthcoming in Korean Journal of Policy Studies, can be downloaded here.
Article on American exceptionalism posted on The Conversation
The Conversation has published my column, “The age of unexceptionalism.”
Distinguished Visiting Lecture at Suffolk University
I’ll discuss my book Can Government Do Anything Right? as a distinguished visiting lecturer at Suffolk University on April 12. Details here. Powerpoint for the talk here.
Article on realism on The Conversation
The Conversation has published my comment on realism in politics: “It’s a turbulent world. Stop stressing and adapt.” The article is also reposted on Salon.
Talk with UMass alums in Florida
I’ll be talking about my book “Can Government Do Anything Right?” with UMass alums in Naples and Palm Beach FL on March 20 and 21. Details about the March 20 event here.
Article about strategies for governing on FP website
Foreign Policy has just published my column on the concept of “strategies for governing” on its website. Read the article.
Online course: Strategies for Governing
I’ll teach a new online course for the UMass Amherst School of Public Policy in Summer 2018: PPA 697SG Strategies for Governing. Details about the course here. The draft syllabus is here. There is a four-minute introductory video here. The course is an elective within our new one-year MPP.
Discount on “Can Government Do Anything Right?”
Polity Books is offering a 20% discount on Can Government Do Anything Right? Download the order form here. The form can also be used to order examination copies.
Interview about PPMG article on the aims of public administration
I discussed my recent article in Perspectives on Public Management and Governance with Justin Bullock and Nathan Favreau as part of their new series of Facebook interviews. Video here. Link to the article: The Aims of Public Administration: Reviving the Classical View.
Alasdair S. Roberts 
