Voices Opinion and insight from around the School 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 Featured Blog 25 February 2025 Europe has a competitiveness problem. But it’s not what you think. European policymakers are hyper fixated on competing with the US on technology, but they miss a fundamental aspect of winning the innovation race: technology adoption. Blavatnik School alum and Senior Fellow at the Centre for Future Generations Leonardo Quattrucci and Sciences Po’s Beatriz Botero Arcila outline the good news for Europe in the age of AI. Leonardo Quattrucci Beatriz Botero Arcila Blog 09 May 2025 Democracy or delivery: what does Africa need? Elizabeth Osei, Master of Public Policy student and community development expert, explores the complex relationship between democratic ideals and effective governance in Africa, drawing on recent developments in Burkina Faso. Elizabeth Dansoa Osei Democracy and politics Africa Blog 22 May 2025 In Memory of Joseph S Nye Melita Leousi, a DPhil in Public Policy (2015) student at the Blavatnik School of Government and Nuffield College, University of Oxford, writes following the passing of Joe Nye. Melita Leousi Latest articles CategoryBusiness and capitalismforCase Centre on Public LeadershipClimate and environmentCOVID-19Democracy and politicsDevelopmentDigital, Cyber and AIEconomyEducationGlobal cooperationGlobal securityHealthHuman behaviourInclusionIntegrityLawPublic sectorStudentsThe SchoolTrade Latest Blog 15 August 2023 The politics of global governance: How do small developing countries navigate their way through? Small developing countries like Honduras face unique challenges when operating within global governance structures. Marcela Arias (MPP 2021) explores the opportunities multilateralism offers smaller states to build their nations and take an active role in global governance. Marcela Arias Moncada Global cooperation Honduras ... Latin America and the Caribbean Blog 07 August 2023 A neglected crisis: The urgent need for increased funding for noncommunicable diseases Noncommunicable diseases are responsible for 74% of all deaths globally, yet international global health funding has not reflected a correlative response. MPP student Adetomiwa Victor Owoseni explores the historical and political reasons for this in the context of US-funded health programmes. Adetomiwa Owoseni Blog 26 July 2023 Australia’s Robodebt scheme: A tragic case of public policy failure As Australia's Royal Commission into the Robodebt Scheme publishes its damning report, MPP student Chiraag Shah examines how a political culture of scapegoating welfare recipients led to one of Australia’s most egregious and tragic public governance failures. Chiraag Shah Australia Blog 20 July 2023 How connecting educators can take us further on foundational learning When the Lemann Foundation Programme's South-South Programme started about a year ago, few of its fellows from Kenya and Pakistan knew each other. Now, they’re mobilising in coalitions to build consensus around priorities and push for improvements in education policy. João Pedro Caleiro Education Lemann Foundation Programme at Oxford ... Brazil Kenya Pakistan Blog 14 July 2023 How to write an effective reflective policy essay We seek a reflective policy essay as part of your application. 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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 04 October 2023 Charting the path to global AI governance: potential and ethics Paola Galvez Callirgos (MPP 2022) sets out her vision for the effective global governance of Artificial Intelligence. Paola Galvez Callirgos Digital, Cyber and AI Law Focus on: Climate crisis More on climate 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 17 December 2024 Climate change needs everyone's attention. Here's what the Blavatnik School did in 2024. Billions felt the direct effects of a warming planet during the year. Inside the School, work on climate continued to grow. Ruth Collier Climate and environment Blog 21 November 2024 Climate finance and embracing renewables: Azerbaijan’s role at COP29 MPP student Shabnam Taghiyeva, a lawyer from Azerbaijan with a bachelor’s degree in political administration, reflects on Azerbaijan’s dual role at COP29: as an advocate for climate finance and as a nation demonstrating its commitment to renewable energy progress. Shabnam Taghiyeva Climate and environment Azerbaijan 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 25 February 2025 Europe has a competitiveness problem. But it’s not what you think. European policymakers are hyper fixated on competing with the US on technology, but they miss a fundamental aspect of winning the innovation race: technology adoption. Blavatnik School alum and Senior Fellow at the Centre for Future Generations Leonardo Quattrucci and Sciences Po’s Beatriz Botero Arcila outline the good news for Europe in the age of AI. Leonardo Quattrucci Beatriz Botero Arcila
Blog 09 May 2025 Democracy or delivery: what does Africa need? Elizabeth Osei, Master of Public Policy student and community development expert, explores the complex relationship between democratic ideals and effective governance in Africa, drawing on recent developments in Burkina Faso. Elizabeth Dansoa Osei Democracy and politics Africa
Blog 22 May 2025 In Memory of Joseph S Nye Melita Leousi, a DPhil in Public Policy (2015) student at the Blavatnik School of Government and Nuffield College, University of Oxford, writes following the passing of Joe Nye. Melita Leousi
Blog 15 August 2023 The politics of global governance: How do small developing countries navigate their way through? Small developing countries like Honduras face unique challenges when operating within global governance structures. Marcela Arias (MPP 2021) explores the opportunities multilateralism offers smaller states to build their nations and take an active role in global governance. Marcela Arias Moncada Global cooperation Honduras ... Latin America and the Caribbean
Blog 07 August 2023 A neglected crisis: The urgent need for increased funding for noncommunicable diseases Noncommunicable diseases are responsible for 74% of all deaths globally, yet international global health funding has not reflected a correlative response. MPP student Adetomiwa Victor Owoseni explores the historical and political reasons for this in the context of US-funded health programmes. Adetomiwa Owoseni
Blog 26 July 2023 Australia’s Robodebt scheme: A tragic case of public policy failure As Australia's Royal Commission into the Robodebt Scheme publishes its damning report, MPP student Chiraag Shah examines how a political culture of scapegoating welfare recipients led to one of Australia’s most egregious and tragic public governance failures. Chiraag Shah Australia
Blog 20 July 2023 How connecting educators can take us further on foundational learning When the Lemann Foundation Programme's South-South Programme started about a year ago, few of its fellows from Kenya and Pakistan knew each other. Now, they’re mobilising in coalitions to build consensus around priorities and push for improvements in education policy. João Pedro Caleiro Education Lemann Foundation Programme at Oxford ... Brazil Kenya Pakistan
Blog 14 July 2023 How to write an effective reflective policy essay We seek a reflective policy essay as part of your application. Make sure yours is an effective one. Mary Louise Culpepper The School
Blog 13 July 2023 What should I include in my personal statement? The personal statement plays a key role when our Admissions Committee are considering applications. Richenda Gambles The School
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 04 October 2023 Charting the path to global AI governance: potential and ethics Paola Galvez Callirgos (MPP 2022) sets out her vision for the effective global governance of Artificial Intelligence. Paola Galvez Callirgos Digital, Cyber and AI Law
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 17 December 2024 Climate change needs everyone's attention. Here's what the Blavatnik School did in 2024. Billions felt the direct effects of a warming planet during the year. Inside the School, work on climate continued to grow. Ruth Collier Climate and environment
Blog 21 November 2024 Climate finance and embracing renewables: Azerbaijan’s role at COP29 MPP student Shabnam Taghiyeva, a lawyer from Azerbaijan with a bachelor’s degree in political administration, reflects on Azerbaijan’s dual role at COP29: as an advocate for climate finance and as a nation demonstrating its commitment to renewable energy progress. Shabnam Taghiyeva Climate and environment Azerbaijan
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