Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs

The Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs at Brown University is a research center focused on global issues. It is currently newsworthy due to its "Cost of War" project, which has provided estimates on the human and financial costs of US wars since 9/11, as cited in recent news regarding the long-term impact of these conflicts. Additionally, a senior fellow from the institute, Lyle Goldstein, has been featured for his analysis on China's military modernization and its implications for the US. The institute's ongoing research contributes to public understanding of critical international affairs, military strategy, and the consequences of global conflicts, making its work relevant to current geopolitical discussions.