Voices Opinion and insight from around the School 24 March 2026 The AI Act's enforcement gap: what Poland's new regulator reveals about Europe's challenge Jan Króliński (MPP 2024) examines how Poland’s decision to create a brand-new, centralised authority to enforce the EU AI Act sets it apart from almost every other Member State, and what that choice reveals about the tensions governments face when regulating artificial intelligence. Jan Króliński Digital, Cyber and AI Europe Featured Blog 12 February 2026 Inside the Iran–US negotiations: leverage, risk and zones of agreement Mohammed Alharthi (MPP 2025) examines how regional dynamics and power politics are shaping the prospects and risks of diplomacy in the Iran-US negotiations. 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Saubhagya Raizada The School Latest articles CategoryBusiness and capitalismCase Centre on Public LeadershipClimate and environmentCOVID-19Democracy and politicsDevelopmentDigital, Cyber and AIEconomyEducationGlobal cooperationGlobal securityHealthHuman behaviourInclusionIntegrityLawPublic sectorStudentsThe SchoolTrade Latest Blog 14 February 2025 Aid without state capacity? Why Lebanon’s post-war reconstruction hinges on institutional reform MPP student Gaelle Abi Khalil sets out a comprehensive blueprint for successful post-war reconstruction. Gaelle Abi Khalil Lebanon Blog 04 February 2025 Transforming cancer care and prevention: raising awareness still matters MPP student Angel Mauricio Ibañez, who has experience in health research, policy and advocacy, outlines how we can identify barriers for cancer prevention and early detection and move towards better outcomes for people across the world. 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Vivi Lin Democracy and politics Taiwan Blog 22 January 2025 Bringing the public into public service Public servant and MPP alumna Alison Kelly explores the tension between bureaucracy and community activism, reflecting on the potential for a more integrated, dynamic public service that bridges the gap between government and grassroots organisations. Alison Kelly Public sector Blog 21 January 2025 To make government more efficient, DOGE should think long term Short-term efficiency makes little sense in a world of 'long problems'. If the Trump administration's new Department for Government Efficiency wants to save taxpayers real money, it should look well into the future. Thomas Hale Economy United States of America (USA) Previous page Previous … Page 13 Current page 14 Page 15 Page 16 … Next page Next Focus on: AI governance Blog 04 February 2026 The 30-Day problem: can democracies move fast enough on AI? Master of Public Policy student Lorna Enow examines whether democracies can keep pace with AI developments without weakening democratic oversight. Lorna Akoacha Enow Digital, Cyber and AI Blog 09 June 2025 The Digital Security Equilibrium – does it hold under AI? Cyberspace has been full of harm, but despite predictions, the much-predicted global catastrophes have failed to materialise. Does this uneasy balance hold as AI-based technology rapidly advances? Ciaran Martin Digital, Cyber and AI Oxford Programme for Cyber and Technology Policy Blog 07 June 2024 Navigating the cyber frontier: trends and challenges Brian Kot, an MPhil in International Relations, highlights four broad themes critical for policymakers as they navigate the rapidly evolving digital landscape. 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Climate Policy Hub Blog 19 May 2025 Europe at a crossroads: The quiet retreat from sustainability Eric Ehigie Master of Public Policy student and George Moore scholar, explores the recent rollback of sustainability regulation in the European Union and what it reveals about the EU’s shifting priorities. Eric Ehigie Climate and environment Europe Blog 09 October 2024 Climate policy through the MPP MPP student Steph Barker shares advice on carving out a focus on climate and environmental policy during the MPP. Steph Barker The School Climate and environment
Blog 12 February 2026 Inside the Iran–US negotiations: leverage, risk and zones of agreement Mohammed Alharthi (MPP 2025) examines how regional dynamics and power politics are shaping the prospects and risks of diplomacy in the Iran-US negotiations. Mohammed Alharthi Global security Iran
Blog 18 December 2025 What Brazilian favelas can teach the world about governance and resilience Master of Public Policy student Valter Manuel Gomes Neto draws on lived experience and policy practice to show how Brazilian favelas offer lessons on governance beyond the state. Valter Gomes Neto Democracy and politics Brazil
Blog 23 September 2025 What stood out to me studying the MPP at Oxford – and what stayed with me Saubhagya Raizada, a 2022 graduate of the Master of Public Policy programme, reflects on the experiences and habits that shaped his time at Oxford and continue to influence his work today. Saubhagya Raizada The School
Blog 14 February 2025 Aid without state capacity? Why Lebanon’s post-war reconstruction hinges on institutional reform MPP student Gaelle Abi Khalil sets out a comprehensive blueprint for successful post-war reconstruction. Gaelle Abi Khalil Lebanon
Blog 04 February 2025 Transforming cancer care and prevention: raising awareness still matters MPP student Angel Mauricio Ibañez, who has experience in health research, policy and advocacy, outlines how we can identify barriers for cancer prevention and early detection and move towards better outcomes for people across the world. Angel Ibañez Abanto Health
Blog 30 January 2025 President Trump's immigration executive orders are an assault on rule of law American MPP Students Sophie Huttner and Astrid Liden argue that the Trump administration's new moves on immigration constitute a direct assault on rule of law and the foundational principles of democracy in the United States. Astrid Liden Sophie Huttner Law United States of America (USA)
Blog 27 January 2025 Taiwan’s government faces paralysis—just when it needs strength the most MPP student Vivi Lin, a Taiwanese gender equality activist and former Youth Advisor to Taiwan's central government, writes of the power of activism and the strength in democratic numbers. Vivi Lin Democracy and politics Taiwan
Blog 22 January 2025 Bringing the public into public service Public servant and MPP alumna Alison Kelly explores the tension between bureaucracy and community activism, reflecting on the potential for a more integrated, dynamic public service that bridges the gap between government and grassroots organisations. Alison Kelly Public sector
Blog 21 January 2025 To make government more efficient, DOGE should think long term Short-term efficiency makes little sense in a world of 'long problems'. If the Trump administration's new Department for Government Efficiency wants to save taxpayers real money, it should look well into the future. Thomas Hale Economy United States of America (USA)
Blog 04 February 2026 The 30-Day problem: can democracies move fast enough on AI? Master of Public Policy student Lorna Enow examines whether democracies can keep pace with AI developments without weakening democratic oversight. Lorna Akoacha Enow Digital, Cyber and AI
Blog 09 June 2025 The Digital Security Equilibrium – does it hold under AI? Cyberspace has been full of harm, but despite predictions, the much-predicted global catastrophes have failed to materialise. Does this uneasy balance hold as AI-based technology rapidly advances? Ciaran Martin Digital, Cyber and AI Oxford Programme for Cyber and Technology Policy
Blog 07 June 2024 Navigating the cyber frontier: trends and challenges Brian Kot, an MPhil in International Relations, highlights four broad themes critical for policymakers as they navigate the rapidly evolving digital landscape. Brian Kot Digital, Cyber and AI
Blog 06 November 2023 Optimists, doomers and securo-pragmatists: Reflections on the UK’s AI safety summit For all the carping, the Prime Minister’s Bletchley Park jamboree moved the world forward on AI safety. Ciaran Martin Digital, Cyber and AI Oxford Programme for Cyber and Technology Policy
Blog 27 November 2025 The Blavatnik School of Government responds to COP30 in Belém COP30 in Belém saw limited progress in efforts to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions but did demonstrate a continued commitment to multilateral negotiations. Professors Rachel Kyte, Thomas Hale and Alan Stein reflect on the summit. Thomas Hale Rachel Kyte Alan Stein Climate and environment Children and Climate Initiative ... Climate Policy Hub
Blog 19 May 2025 Europe at a crossroads: The quiet retreat from sustainability Eric Ehigie Master of Public Policy student and George Moore scholar, explores the recent rollback of sustainability regulation in the European Union and what it reveals about the EU’s shifting priorities. Eric Ehigie Climate and environment Europe
Blog 09 October 2024 Climate policy through the MPP MPP student Steph Barker shares advice on carving out a focus on climate and environmental policy during the MPP. Steph Barker The School Climate and environment