Daniel Aldrich Professor of Political Science, Public Policy, and Urban Affairs; Director, Masters Program in Security and Resilience d.aldrich@northeastern.edu Expertise Australia, Civil Society, COVID-19, Disasters, fires, Policy, Resilience Daniel Aldrich in the Press Article WCNC Is South Carolina politically engaged? This study says no “State-by-state differences in political engagement are driven by some factors, including the political culture of the state, barriers to political participation, and recent political events,” Daniel Aldrich, professor and director of the security and resilience studies program at Northeastern University, said. Article ABC News In Hurricane Ian’s aftermath, new head of FEMA faces historic challenge “She is someone who actually has responded to threats. She has experience in the field, she knows what it’s like to be on the frontlines,” said Daniel Aldrich, the director of the Security and Resilience Studies Program at Northeastern University. Article The Future of Energy Will Require Bigger Sacrifice From Citizens “Japan has long used a public-participation based, energy conservation approach which has been among the most successful in the world,” said Daniel Aldrich, a professor at Northeastern University in Boston. “Cutting demand across Europe – in parallel fashion to the way that Japan has cut power use – would help reduce demand for Russian oil […] Article Japan’s ‘national resilience’ has taken a battering In a recent article, Daniel Aldrich of Northeastern University explained the political instinct that sucks Japanese policymakers towards physical infrastructure and megaprojects. They are tangible symbols of “doing something” in a country that averages a new prime minister every two years; the cost-benefit analysis of concrete is more straightforward than alternative, non-physical projects; the construction […] Article Japan has a chequered record on climate change Research suggests such efforts are more than feel-good fests. When disaster strikes, social capital makes a big difference in survival and recovery rates, argues Daniel Aldrich, director of the resilience-studies programme at Northeastern University. Article East Asia Forum The benefits of Japan’s social infrastructure and civic ties in uncertain times Daniel P Aldrich is Director of the Security and Resilience Studies Program and Professor of Political Science and Public Policy at Northeastern University. Article Salon 9/11 brought Americans together. Why is the pandemic tearing them apart? “Even the very existence of this crisis is politicized and debated,” said Daniel Aldrich, professor and Director of the Security and Resilience Studies Program at Northeastern University. “No one disagreed that there in fact was an attack on 9/11 that killed several thousand Americans that day.” Article Medium 6 Ways Resilience Can Improve Business and Success Daniel P. Aldrich; Director of the Security and Resilience Studies program at Northeastern University directs his focus towards the importance of building a strong “social infrastructure” to combat trauma and increase resilience. Aldrich’s research has discovered evacuees from the Fukushima nuclear power meltdowns found more solace from social networks such as neighbours, friends and families during the […] Article World Happiness Report is out, with a surprising picture of global resilience “The best individual levels of psychological resilience come when we take a really horrible event like a car crash or the death of a loved one [and] turn that into a story of, ‘You know, this really bad thing happened. It was really hard. And I got through it, and here’s what I did to […] Article Voice of America China’s Vaccine Sent to Developing Nations May Find Wary Reception Daniel Aldrich, director of the security and resilience studies program at Northeastern University in Boston, told VOA Mandarin that “China has not offered vaccines to South Korea, Japan, or other neighboring countries; instead, it has focused on projecting its soft power abroad to developing nations where it hopes to create a favorable reputation and build […] Daniel Aldrich for Northeastern Global News What can the Pacific Gas and Electric blackouts over the California wildfire risk teach us about the future of power grids? What can the Pacific Gas and Electric blackouts over the California wildfire risk teach us about the future of power grids? Harvey brings out ‘hidden capacity in civil society’ to respond Harvey brings out ‘hidden capacity in civil society’ to respond A victory and an uncertain future at Standing Rock A victory and an uncertain future at Standing Rock Infrastructure, shallow earthquake contribute to Italian towns’ destruction Infrastructure, shallow earthquake contribute to Italian towns’ destruction As Canada wildfires rage, faculty experts examine the ramifications As Canada wildfires rage, faculty experts examine the ramifications Faculty experts examine a range of issues in Brussels attacks Faculty experts examine a range of issues in Brussels attacks Narrow escape from Hurricane Katrina inspires professor to study post-disaster recovery Narrow escape from Hurricane Katrina inspires professor to study post-disaster recovery
Article WCNC Is South Carolina politically engaged? This study says no “State-by-state differences in political engagement are driven by some factors, including the political culture of the state, barriers to political participation, and recent political events,” Daniel Aldrich, professor and director of the security and resilience studies program at Northeastern University, said.
Article ABC News In Hurricane Ian’s aftermath, new head of FEMA faces historic challenge “She is someone who actually has responded to threats. She has experience in the field, she knows what it’s like to be on the frontlines,” said Daniel Aldrich, the director of the Security and Resilience Studies Program at Northeastern University.
Article The Future of Energy Will Require Bigger Sacrifice From Citizens “Japan has long used a public-participation based, energy conservation approach which has been among the most successful in the world,” said Daniel Aldrich, a professor at Northeastern University in Boston. “Cutting demand across Europe – in parallel fashion to the way that Japan has cut power use – would help reduce demand for Russian oil […]
Article Japan’s ‘national resilience’ has taken a battering In a recent article, Daniel Aldrich of Northeastern University explained the political instinct that sucks Japanese policymakers towards physical infrastructure and megaprojects. They are tangible symbols of “doing something” in a country that averages a new prime minister every two years; the cost-benefit analysis of concrete is more straightforward than alternative, non-physical projects; the construction […]
Article Japan has a chequered record on climate change Research suggests such efforts are more than feel-good fests. When disaster strikes, social capital makes a big difference in survival and recovery rates, argues Daniel Aldrich, director of the resilience-studies programme at Northeastern University.
Article East Asia Forum The benefits of Japan’s social infrastructure and civic ties in uncertain times Daniel P Aldrich is Director of the Security and Resilience Studies Program and Professor of Political Science and Public Policy at Northeastern University.
Article Salon 9/11 brought Americans together. Why is the pandemic tearing them apart? “Even the very existence of this crisis is politicized and debated,” said Daniel Aldrich, professor and Director of the Security and Resilience Studies Program at Northeastern University. “No one disagreed that there in fact was an attack on 9/11 that killed several thousand Americans that day.”
Article Medium 6 Ways Resilience Can Improve Business and Success Daniel P. Aldrich; Director of the Security and Resilience Studies program at Northeastern University directs his focus towards the importance of building a strong “social infrastructure” to combat trauma and increase resilience. Aldrich’s research has discovered evacuees from the Fukushima nuclear power meltdowns found more solace from social networks such as neighbours, friends and families during the […]
Article World Happiness Report is out, with a surprising picture of global resilience “The best individual levels of psychological resilience come when we take a really horrible event like a car crash or the death of a loved one [and] turn that into a story of, ‘You know, this really bad thing happened. It was really hard. And I got through it, and here’s what I did to […]
Article Voice of America China’s Vaccine Sent to Developing Nations May Find Wary Reception Daniel Aldrich, director of the security and resilience studies program at Northeastern University in Boston, told VOA Mandarin that “China has not offered vaccines to South Korea, Japan, or other neighboring countries; instead, it has focused on projecting its soft power abroad to developing nations where it hopes to create a favorable reputation and build […]