The Intelligence from The Economist The Intelligence: Going back to raid school
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May 1, 2024 
Join Steve Call, a visiting senior editor and former journalism dean, Moeka Ida, a Japan specialist, and Henry Hitchens, a culture writer, as they delve into fascinating topics. They discuss the escalating protests at U.S. universities, reflecting historical contexts and civil liberties. Moeka reveals how the Japanese Communist Party's newspaper wields unexpected power in media. Henry analyzes the evolving meanings of loneliness, highlighting both its psychological effects and potential benefits for personal introspection.
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Historical Precedent
- Steve Coll, former Columbia Journalism Dean, calls the raid unprecedented in recent decades.
- The 1968 protests at Columbia are the closest parallel to the current tense atmosphere.
Free Speech vs. Hate Speech
- Universities face a challenge balancing free speech with managing targeted hate speech.
- Recent protests at Columbia highlight this issue, as some Jewish students felt targeted.
Administrative Paralysis
- Steve Coll believes Columbia's administration was paralyzed and lacked the tools to address the situation.
- Their focus on easily enforced rules like trespass failed to address students' main complaints.
