Harvard Kennedy School faculty disseminate their research in working publications and papers that contribute to public knowledge and fuel policy innovation. This list features recent faculty publications, including journal articles, books, edited volumes, research papers, and public testimony.

Faculty Publications

Gergen, David. Hearts Touched with Fire: How Great Leaders are Made. Simon and Schuster, 2022.
Gergen, David. "David Axelrod’s Believer." Review of Believer: My Forty Years in Politics, by David Axelrod. New York Times, February 2015: 12.
Gergen, David. "Boston Never Surrenders." CNN.com, April 17, 2013.
Gergen, David. "Obama's Historic Speech Deepens Divisions." CNN, January 23, 2013.
Gergen, David. "Obama 2.0: Smarter, Tougher -- but Wiser?" CNN, January 19, 2013.
Zuckerman, Michael, and David Gergen. "Inouye: Man of Courage, Humanity, Dignity." CNN, December 18 , 2012.
Gergen, David. "Honor the Victims -- With Action." CNN.com, December 17, 2012.
Gergen, David. "Will President Obama Push Us Over the Cliff?" CNN.com, November 30, 2012.
Gergen, David. "Why We Need More Joe Liebermans." Hartford Courant, November 16, 2012.
Gergen, David. "Partisans Are Fired Up on Both Sides." CNN.com, October 12, 2012.
Gergen, David. "Romney was Hungry, Obama was Flat." CNN, October 4, 2012.
Gergen, David. "Now It's Up To Obama." CNN.com, September 6, 2012.
Gergen, David. "Did Mitt Romney Gain Ground?" CNN.com, August 31, 2012.
Gergen, David. "Ann Romney Stole the Show on Opening Night." CNN.com, August 29, 2012.
Gergen, David, and Michael Zuckerman. "Election a Stark Choice on America's Future." CNN.com, August 24, 2012.
Gergen, David, and Michael Zuckerman. "2012 Winner Must Unite America on Ideals." CNN.com, July 4, 2012.
Gergen, David, and Michael Zuckerman. "2012 Winner Must Unite America on Ideals." CNN.com, July 3, 2012.
Gergen, David. "Are Voters Ready to Move on?" CNN.com, June 28, 2012.
Gergen, David, and Michael Zuckerman. "Supreme Court in a No-Win Position on Obamacare?" CNN.com, June 12, 2012.
Gergen, David, and Michael Zuckerman. "A Victory for Curbs on Public Worker Unions." CNN.com, June 6, 2012.
Gergen, David. "Mitt Romney's Brand of Football." CNN.com, March 8, 2012.
Gergen, David. "Is Romney Damaged?" CNN.com, January 19, 2012.
Gergen, David. "A Wild Card Awaiting Romney." CNN.com, January 13, 2012.
Gergen, David, and Michael Zuckerman. "Mitt Romney -- Where's the Rest of Him?" CNN.com, December 2, 2011.
Gergen, David and Michael Zuckerman. "Is Money's Deep Role in Politics the Root of Our Woes?" CNN.com, November 15, 2011.
Gergen, David. "Why 2012 Election Will be Very Close." CNN.Com, November 9, 2011.
Gergen, David, and Michael Zuckerman. "Time for GOP to Address Occupy Wall Street." CNN.com, October 19, 2011.
Gergen, David. "Why GOP Candidates Should Cool It." CNN.com, October 19, 2011.
Gergen, David and Michael Zuckerman. "Is America Becoming a House Divided Against Itself?" CNN.com, September 28, 2011.
Gergen, David. "Rick Perry, Rising or Shooting Star?" CNN.Com, September 14, 2011.
Gergen, David, and Michael Brown. "AmeriCorps, Today's Depression-era CCC." CNN.com, September 7, 2011.
Gergen, David. "How Obama Could be the Leader in the Room." CNN.com, September 1, 2011.
Gergen, David. "Five Things Obama Should Do to Lead." CNN.com, August 12, 2011.
Gergen, David. "No Way to Run a Country." CNN.com, July 21, 2011.
Gergen, David. "Is Washington Slouching Toward a Solution?" CNN.com, July 26, 2011.
Gergen, David. "Time for a Truce on Debt-Ceiling Talks." CNN.com, July 14, 2011.
Gergen, David. "Obama Joins Parties in Painting Himself into a Corner Over Debt." CNN.com, July 11, 2011.
Gergen, David. "Will Obama's Barbs Help or Hurt Debt Talks?" CNN.com, June 30, 2011.
Gergen, David. "Remembering 9/11 and What's Truly Important." CNN.com, May 6, 2011.
Gergen, David. "A Victory for Obama--and America." CNN.com, May 2, 2011.
Gergen, David. "Could a Mystery Candidate for GOP Race Still Emerge?" CNN.com, January 5, 2011.
Gergen, David. "Obama's Stunning Turnaround." CNN.com, December 23, 2010.
Gergen, David. "When the Next Disaster Hits Will We Be Prepared?" Parade Magazine, August 15, 2010.
Gergen, David. "Mr. President, Take Command." CNN, June 1, 2010.
Gergen, David. "How Much Government?" Parade, May 9, 2010.
Gergen, David. "No Time for Finger-Pointing." CNN.com, January 10, 2010.
Gergen, David. "The National Deficit--of Leadership." U.S. News and World Report. November 1, 2009, 29.
Gergen, David. "How Business Can Stand Tall Again." Fortune. May 4, 2009.
Khazei, Alan, and David Gergen. "Obama's Call to Service Can't Start Soon Enough." USA Today, January 15, 2009.
Gergen, David. "At a Time of Crisis, Hope for the Future." U.S. News & World Report, December 1, 2008.