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US Foreign Policy and the Arab Spring: Firsthand View of the Egyptian Revolution

2026-03-05, 13:00 - 14:00
Join us on Thursday, March 5, for a public lecture on U.S. foreign policy and the Arab Spring. James Ketterer offers a firsthand account of the Egyptian revolution and its aftermath, reflecting on diplomatic decisions, strained relations, and the broader implications for the Middle East and North Africa.

Jazz Diplomacy: America's Conversation with the World, and with Itself

2026-03-04, 18:00 - 21:00
Join us for a public lecture on jazz diplomacy and cultural exchange during the Cold War. James Ketterer explores how jazz became a tool of U.S. diplomacy, reflecting democratic ideals while exposing tensions within American society. The evening concludes with reflections by Christian Danielsson.

SITE Seminar | Tax progressivity and income inequality: A simple formula

2026-03-03, 12:00 - 13:00
Join us for the next SITE Seminar! On March 3, 2026, we welcome Julius Andersson to present a simple, policy-relevant formula linking the progressivity of indirect taxes to two sufficient statistics: the income elasticity of the taxed good and the level of income inequality. The talk highlights how inequality can amplify regressive effects for taxes on necessities and amplify progressivity for taxes on luxuries - offering a practical lens for evaluating carbon, excise, and other indirect taxes.

Get together in Zurich for MSc applicants

2026-02-28, 18:00 - 19:30
Have you recently applied for a place in any of our MSc programs and are you currently waiting for the notification regarding the results of the selection? Or have you already been admitted to any of our MSc programs in the early application round? We will be in Zurich on February 28, 2026, and would love to meet you!