Perry World House News and Analysis
Posted: 24th April 2026
How Iran’s Cheap, Low-Tech Drones Have Cost the U.S.
Ashley Cai, Jeremy White, and John Ismay | The New York Times | April 18, 2026
Ashley Cai, Jeremy White, and John Ismay | The New York Times | April 18, 2026
PWH Faculty Director Michael C. Horowitz is quoted in this New York Times story discussing the role of cheap drones on the battlefield in Iran.
“This category of lower-cost precision strike just didn’t exist at the time that most American air defenses were developed,” explains Horowitz.
Class of 2026 President’s Engagement and Innovation Prize winners announced
Penn Today | April 16, 2026
Penn Today | April 16, 2026
World House Student Fellow Eric Lee and his group Shared Vision have been named winners of the Class of 2026 President’s Engagement and Innovation Prize!
Shared Vision aims to deliver free eye screening, care coordination, and patient education directly within Philadelphia’s homeless shelters. The President’s Engagement and Innovation Prizes empower Penn undergraduates to design and undertake post-graduation projects that make a positive, lasting difference in the world. Each prize-winning project receives $100,000 as well as a $50,000 living stipend per team member.
Read hereShared Vision aims to deliver free eye screening, care coordination, and patient education directly within Philadelphia’s homeless shelters. The President’s Engagement and Innovation Prizes empower Penn undergraduates to design and undertake post-graduation projects that make a positive, lasting difference in the world. Each prize-winning project receives $100,000 as well as a $50,000 living stipend per team member.
Philippines urged to guard maritime claims in China energy negotiations
Kenneth Christiane L. Basilio | Business World | April 5, 2026
Kenneth Christiane L. Basilio | Business World | April 5, 2026
Perry World House Distinguished Visiting Fellow Julio C. Amador III was quoted in this Business World piece discussing a recent warning from analysts that the Philippines risks weakening its sea claims ahead of upcoming energy negotiations with China.
“The proposal was likely floated to check its political acceptability and domestic support,” explains Amador. “In any case, any deal should not violate the Constitution and the arbitral award.”
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“The proposal was likely floated to check its political acceptability and domestic support,” explains Amador. “In any case, any deal should not violate the Constitution and the arbitral award.”