# Seminars ## expand\_more For many, the Weatherhead Center’s numerous seminar series are the heart of its activities. A constant stream of distinguished presenters enrich discussion and the exchange of ideas for more than 400 Center affiliates and the general public. Activities range from faculty seminars on specific research topics to presentations of thesis research by some of Harvard’s most capable undergraduates. Open Seminars Closed Seminars ## Open Seminars [### Alberto Alesina Seminar on Political Economy ](/seminars/albert-alesina-seminar-political-economy) ![Two-toned lime green graphic background with the name of the seminar in white on top.](/sites/g/files/omnuum8891/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-04/Seminar%20Alberto%20Alesina_0.png?h=920929c4&itok=Vnb6_tVO) [### Canada Seminar ](/seminars/canada) ![Two-toned green graphic background with the Canada Program logo in white.](/sites/g/files/omnuum8891/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-04/Seminar%20Canada.png?h=920929c4&itok=iprAHFIz) [### Comparative Politics Speaker Series ](/seminars/comparative_politics_speaker_series) ![Two-toned green graphic background with the name of the seminar in white on top.](/sites/g/files/omnuum8891/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-04/Seminar%20Comparative%20Politices%20Speaker.png?h=920929c4&itok=_Oi9glP0) [### Cultural Politics: Interdisciplinary Perspectives ](/seminars/cultural_politics) ![Two-toned green graphic background with the name of the seminar in white on top.](/sites/g/files/omnuum8891/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-04/Seminar%20Cultural%20Politics_0.png?h=920929c4&itok=O0SKsNO8) [### Culture and Social Analysis Workshop ](/seminars/culture-and-social-analysis) ![Two-toned burgundy graphic background with the name of the seminar in white on top.](/sites/g/files/omnuum8891/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-04/Seminar%20Cultural%20Social%20Analysis_0.png?h=920929c4&itok=6Ls9i49r) [### Friday Morning Seminar in Culture, Psychiatry and Global Mental Health ](/seminars/global_mental_health) ![Two-toned coral graphic background with the name of the seminar in white on top.](/sites/g/files/omnuum8891/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-04/Seminar%20Friday%20Morning%20Culture.png?h=920929c4&itok=QRezPtem) [### Global Political Thought ](/seminars/global_political_thought) ![Seminar title set against duotone orange background.](/sites/g/files/omnuum8891/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-08/Seminar%20International%20Migration%20.png?h=920929c4&itok=e6Hu4XBD) [### Harvard International and Global History Seminar ](/seminars/international_history) ![Two-toned olive graphic background with the name of the seminar in white on top](/sites/g/files/omnuum8891/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-04/Seminar%20HIGHS.png?h=920929c4&itok=ccvtWno2) [### Herbert C. Kelman Seminar on International Conflict Analysis and Resolution ](/seminars/hckelman) ![Two-toned teal graphic background with the name of the seminar in white on top](/sites/g/files/omnuum8891/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-04/Seminar%20Herbert%20Kelman.png?h=920929c4&itok=CduAjyiV) [### International Relations Speaker Series ](/seminars/international-relations-speaker-series) ![Two-toned blue graphic background with the name of the seminar in white on top.](/sites/g/files/omnuum8891/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-04/Seminar%20International%20Relations%20Speaker.png?h=920929c4&itok=YVsN6OtK) [### Joint Seminar on South Asian Politics ](/seminars/joint_seminar_south_asia) ![Two-toned purple graphic background with the name of the seminar in white on top.](/sites/g/files/omnuum8891/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-04/Seminar%20Joint%20South%20Asian%20Politics.png?h=920929c4&itok=fjeCG41e) [### Middle East Seminar ](/seminars/middle_east) ![Two-toned burgundy graphic background with the name of the seminar in white on top](/sites/g/files/omnuum8891/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-04/Seminar%20Middle%20East.png?h=920929c4&itok=PjAm_6CA) [### Political Violence Workshop ](/seminars/political_violence) ![Two-toned olive green graphic background with the name of the seminar in white on top.](/sites/g/files/omnuum8891/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-04/Seminar%20Political%20Violence_0.png?h=920929c4&itok=yE5NMW21) [### Politics and Social Change Workshop ](/seminars/politics-social-change) ![Two-toned terracotta graphic background with the name of the seminar in white on top.](/sites/g/files/omnuum8891/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-04/Seminar%20Politics%20and%20Social%20Change.png?h=920929c4&itok=EdWeHtuQ) [### Program on US-Japan Relations Seminar ](/seminars/us_japan) ![Two-toned blue graphic background with US-Japan Program logo on top.](/sites/g/files/omnuum8891/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-04/Seminar%20US-Japan_0.png?h=920929c4&itok=LWIqv6hB) [### Science, Technology, and Society Seminar: STS Circle at Harvard ](/seminars/science_society) ![Two-toned blue graphic background with the name of the seminar in white on top.](/sites/g/files/omnuum8891/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-04/Seminar%20STS%20Circle_0.png?h=920929c4&itok=ETGXZHVm) [### Seminar in Economic Development ](/seminars/economic_growth) ![Two-toned green graphic background with the name of the seminar in white on top.](/sites/g/files/omnuum8891/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-04/Seminar%20Economic%20Development.png?h=920929c4&itok=fm9dhjTy) [### Seminar in Economic History ](/seminars/economic_history) ![Two-toned teal graphic background with the name of the seminar in white on top](/sites/g/files/omnuum8891/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-04/Seminar%20Economic%20History_1.png?h=920929c4&itok=wuui-zXr) [### Seminar in International Economics ](/seminars/international_economics) ![Two-toned orange graphic background with the name of the seminar in white on top.](/sites/g/files/omnuum8891/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-04/Seminar%20International%20Economics.png?h=920929c4&itok=XTQlpOnK) [### Tuesday Seminar on Latin American Politics ](/seminars/latin_american_politics) ![Two-toned purple graphic background with the name of the seminar in white on top.](/sites/g/files/omnuum8891/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-04/Seminar%20Tuesday%20Latin%20America_0.png?h=920929c4&itok=wvJGtj1-) [### Weatherhead Research Cluster on Global History Seminar ](/seminars/wigh) ![Crimson-colored triangles over an archival image of people working in a field.](/sites/g/files/omnuum8891/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-04/Seminar%20WRC%20Global%20History_0.png?h=920929c4&itok=ezCwzlRZ) [### Workshop in Economic Sociology ](/seminars/economic_sociology) ![Graphic shows seminar title against duotone green background.](/sites/g/files/omnuum8891/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-07/Workshop%20in%20Economic%20Sociology.png?h=920929c4&itok=rm7iGfs7) [### Workshop on Culture, History, and Society ](/seminars/culture_history_society) ![Two-toned coral graphic background with the name of the seminar in white on top.](/sites/g/files/omnuum8891/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-04/Seminar%20Culture%20History%20Society.png?h=920929c4&itok=kSAxCPJ_) [### Workshop on International Migration ](/seminars/workshop-international-migration) ![Two-toned orange graphic background with the name of the seminar in white on top](/sites/g/files/omnuum8891/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-04/Seminar%20International%20Migration_0.png?h=920929c4&itok=oOE6N5wm) ## Closed Seminars [### Comparative Inequality and Inclusion Cluster Seminar ](/seminars/comparative-inequality) [### Identity and Conflict Cluster Seminar ](/seminars/identity-and-conflict) [### Research Workshop in Comparative Politics ](/seminars/comp_politics_workshop) [### Research Workshop in International Relations ](/seminars/international_relations_workshop) [### Research Workshop in Middle Eastern Politics ](/seminars/research-workshop-middle-eastern-politics) [### Research Workshop in Political Economy ](/seminars/political_economy_workshop) ## Valuing Accessibility The Weatherhead Center for International Affairs welcomes individuals with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you would like to request accommodations or have questions about the access provided, please get in touch with the person listed as the contact on the individual event listing in advance of your participation or visit. Requests for Sign Language interpreters and/or CART providers should be made at least two weeks in advance, if possible. Please note that the Weatherhead Center will make every effort to secure services, but that services are subject to availability.