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. 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 Latest articles CategoryBusiness and capitalismCase Centre on Public LeadershipClimate and environmentCOVID-19Democracy and politicsDevelopmentDigital, Cyber and AIEconomyEducationGlobal cooperationGlobal securityHealthHuman behaviourInclusionIntegrityLawPublic sectorStudentsThe SchoolTrade Latest Blog 05 February 2024 Democracy under assault? Senior Fellow of Practice in Public Management Calum Miller joined faculty colleagues on a panel to discuss democracy... is it under threat? From whom? What can we do about it? In this blog, Calum sets out the main points of the discussion. Calum Miller Democracy and politics India ... 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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 05 February 2024 Democracy under assault? Senior Fellow of Practice in Public Management Calum Miller joined faculty colleagues on a panel to discuss democracy... is it under threat? From whom? What can we do about it? In this blog, Calum sets out the main points of the discussion. Calum Miller Democracy and politics India ... United Kingdom (UK)
Blog 24 January 2024 On International Day of Education, let’s harness the power of collaboration to champion literacy for Afghanistan’s children Freshta Karim (MPP 2016) reflects on how the Masters of Public Policy course prepared her for founding and running the charity Charmaghz, now the largest chain of mobile libraries in Afghanistan Freshta Karim Education Afghanistan
Blog 22 January 2024 Our public service needs cultural diversity targets Australia deserves a public service that embodies its multiculturalism, and diversity targets are a proven way to get there, says MPP student and former public servant, Jin Lim. Jin Lim Inclusion Australia
Blog 10 January 2024 Preventing corruption in an increasingly complex world MPP alum and UNODC Consultant on Anti-Corruption, Anne Lim, sets out the increasingly complex challenges faced by those combatting corruption. Anne Lim Integrity
Blog 20 December 2023 Risking your career for your principles? A new case study on navigating corruption in public administration Oenone Kubie writes about the Case Centre on Public Leadership’s latest case study, which provides an insider view to some of the personal, moral, and professional dilemmas public servants face when attempting to tackle corruption. Oenone Kubie Case Centre on Public Leadership Integrity
Blog 12 December 2023 What I learnt at Amazon that I wish I knew in government MPP alumni Leonardo Quattrucci spells out the lessons from his time with Amazon Leonardo Quattrucci Business and capitalism Public sector
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
