Perry World House News and Analysis

America’s Best New Weapon in Iran is a Drone Inspired by Iran
Heather Somerville | The Wall Street Journal | April 1, 2026

PWH Faculty Director Michael C. Horowitz spoke with the Wall Street Journal  on the use of Lucas drones in the war in Iran and the use of low-cost technology by the Pentagon.

“The issue was the U.S. was spending nothing, zero dollars, on that kind of system,” explains Horowitz.

Philippines seeks Iran talks for safe passage of vessels through Hormuz amid energy crisis
Sam Beltran | South China Morning Post | April 1, 2026

PWH Distinguished Visiting Fellow Julio Amador III was quoted in this South China Morning Post piece discussing the meeting between Philippine and Iranian officials on how to secure safe passage for Philippine-bound tankers through the Strait of Hormuz.

“I think Iran will look at the Philippines on the basis of its relationship with Iran rather than with the US,” explains Amador.

PWH Distinguished Visiting Fellow Kelley E. Currie named Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar
United Nations Human Rights Office of the High Commissioner | April 1, 2026

PWH Distinguished Visiting Fellow Kelley E. Currie has been appointed Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar by the Human Rights Council.

Read more in the official resolution below.
 

New Report: The Future of Development Cooperation
Perry World House | March 31, 2026

On January 20 and 21, 2026, Perry World House convened a conference bringing together scholars and practitioners to discuss the future of global development assistance. The conversation examined the historical and current contexts of development cooperation and the considerations necessary to design new frameworks suited to today’s realities.

This report summarizes the key insights and recommendations that emerged.