News from the John W. Kluge Center: In the Know #3

 

In the Know #3: The Newsletter of the John W. Kluge Center at the Library of Congress

 

We at the Kluge Center continue to extend our heartfelt support for all affected by this outbreak. This newsletter is for supporters and friends who may be missing the intellectual stimulation of our panel discussions and author salons. Below please find helpful links to resources for viewing past discussions, blog posts, updates for current fellowship applications, and information on virtual events. If you know others who may also be interested in our activities, please forward this email their way. As always, the Kluge Center remains committed to bringing the best in publicly engaged conversations your way. Let’s keep the conversation going.

 

John Haskell, Director of the Kluge Center

 

Events:

 

The Kluge Center has held three fully virtual events so far:

Epidemic Expert Stephen Morrison on Our Past and Future of Life with COVID

Conversation on the Future of Democracy: Yuval Levin

National Book Festival Presents: Jill Lepore on How This Pandemic Will Go Down in History

 

You can read about all three of these on Insights, Kluge Center blog.

 

And register now for the next Conversation on the Future of Democracy, with Constanze Stelzenmüller and Andrew Weiss discussing international relations in a world shaped by COVID-19, available on June 10 at 10am.

 

Kluge Kudos and Media Mentions

 

Gregory Afinogenov released his book Spies and Scholars: Chinese Secrets and Imperial Russia’s Quest for World Power

 

Joel Blecher published an article, Scholars, Spice Traders, and Sultans: Arguing over the Alms-Tax in the Mamluk Era," in Islamic Law and Society. This research is part of a new book project on Islam and the Spice Trade, excerpts of which he was recently invited to present at the University of Florida and on a panel he organized at the annual conference of the American Historical Association.

 

Aynne Kokas interviewed by Radio Free Asia on the power of the Chinese film industry. Kokas was also featured in NPR’s All Things Considered discussing how China uses images of US protests for domestic propaganda.

 

Constanze Stelzenmüller wrote several articles on Europe and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Germany pulls out the ‘bazooka’ against the coronavirus — But is it doing enough?

Coronavirus is also a threat to democratic constitutions

Stelzenmüller and Sam Denney: COVID-19 Is a Severe Test for Germany’s Postwar Constitution

The Thuringia debacle resets the Merkel succession — and proves the AfD is a force to be reckoned with

 

Insights: The Kluge Center’s Blog

The Kluge Center’s blog is still going strong. In addition to our post highlighting virtual events, we’ve got an interview with Kluge Chair in Countries and Cultures of the North Ken Pomeranz on China’s early economy. We also congratulated Pomeranz on winning the 2021 Toynbee Prize. Then check out another two-part interview with a recent Kluge scholar: Kim Tomadjoglou on Alice Guy-Blaché, the first woman film director.

 

 

Fellowship Applications:

We are still processing fellowship applications, and will be assessing whether deadline extensions are appropriate. Please respond to this email if you are currently applying or interested in applying for a fellowship and are having trouble meeting the deadline. Kluge staff will be in touch with you.

 

Currently open applications:

Library of Congress Fellowship in Congressional Policymaking

Current Deadline: June 15

 

Kluge Fellowship

Current Deadline: July 15                                                        

 

Social Media:

Be sure to follow our Twitter account to get all the latest on our blog posts, open applications, and any future events.

 

We Want to Hear From You:

Do you have thoughts on what would make an interesting blog post? What about an idea for event programming when public events are back up and running? Please reply to this email or contact Andrew Breiner at abreiner@loc.gov.