The End of Chevron Deference and Its Effect on Public Administration

Author: Caled Al-Adsani  Editors: Shipra Mishra and Muhammad Hani Ahsan Graphic by: Ava Lagressa and Norie Wright Introduction In the cultural imagination, public administrators take on two distinct forms. The first is of the bureaucrat whose work is mundane and works in offices reminiscent of the Department of Motor Vehicles. The second is of the… Read more »

The Sustainability of Federal Food Assistance Programs in Rhode Island

By: Grace Feisthamel Edited by: Muhammad Hani Ahsan and Katherine Farrell Graphic by: Ava Lagressa and Arsh Naseer Farm Fresh Rhode Island Farm Fresh Rhode Island, a nonprofit food hub operating out of Providence, Rhode Island, works to connect local farmers and producers to consumers with an emphasis on increasing food access using federal benefit… Read more »

Qosh Tepa Canal: A Hope or a Threat

By Aiman Smagulova Editors: Katie Farrell and Muhammad Hani Ahsan Graphic by: Ava Lagressa and Arsh Naseer The construction of the Qosh Tepa Canal in the north of Afghanistan by the Taliban Government in 2022, represents one of the country’s largest projects, costing $684 million and involving over 4,000 workers.1 Designed to enhance both agricultural… Read more »

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  • The Impact of COVID-19: Funding Sustainability Initiatives in Tourism
    By Alyssa Marcy

    The EFII fellows of 2019-2020 honed academic knowledge through experiential learning, working with a Swiss-based company to research investment solutions for a sustainable tourism fund. This article presents a summary of our work surrounding investments in sustainable tourism, including background on the industry as well as the solutions presented to the client. A brief analysis of the impact of COVID-19 on the sector and relevant policy implications contextualize our research within current events.

  • Fighting for Intelligence at Cornell University: The U.S. Army’s Approach to Building Strategic Leaders and Thinkers
    By Paul Lushenko

    The photo was taken by the author in Afghanistan Written by Major Paul Andrew Lushenko Edited by Tiffany Agard The views expressed on this website are solely those of the authors contributing to the Cornell Policy Review and do not in any way represent the views of Cornell University and the Cornell Institute of Public… Read more »

  • Infrastructure Resiliency in the Context of Puerto Rico
    By Julia Godinez

    Photo by Julia Godinez Editor’s Note:  As part of our “Special Edition” Series, we are highlighting the work produced by students who participated in the January 2020 Infrastructure Policy, Management and Finance Practicum which focused on infrastructure resiliency in Puerto Rico.  Infrastructure Policy, Management and Finance (IPMF) Fellowship The attached white paper is authored by… Read more »