AI, energy and geopolitics: The triple transition challenge
Mark Esposito argues in a piece for World Economic Forum that world economic leaders would be short-sighted to not consider energy and geopolitics alongside AI investments.
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Center for Emerging Markets Announces 2026 DiSanto Student Engagement and Innovation Award Recipients
Ten undergraduate students were selected as the first recipients of the DiSanto Student Engagement and Innovation Award and travelled to Washington D.C. over spring break for a four-day immersion program on commercial diplomacy and policymaking.
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The other 7 billion: Ravi Ramamurti's global vision
For nearly five decades, Ravi Ramamurti has expanded the lens of global business — challenging institutions to recognize the power and potential of emerging markets. As a scholar, teacher, and founder of Northeastern's Center for Emerging Markets, he has turned overlooked economies into central conversations in classrooms and boardrooms alike. By shaping research, influencing policy, and preparing students to lead in a shifting global landscape, Ramamurti exemplifies what it means to be an impact maker.
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2026 Revvity CEM Scholars Selected for CXO Shadowing Program
Four MBA students from emerging markets were selected as the first recipients of the Revvity Access CEM Scholarship and participated in a two-day executive shadowing experience at Revvity's headquarters, joined by six undergraduate participants in a collaborative learning model.
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European leaders weigh ‘trade bazooka' against the US. Here's what that might mean for the economy
NGNCEM Director Ravi Ramamurti and Faculty Fellow Mai'a Cross weigh in on the EU's “anti-coercion” instrument
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CEM Welcomes the 2025–26 Cohort of Student Associates
The Center for Emerging Markets has selected its fifth cohort of Student Associates for the 2025–2026 academic year. Chosen through a competitive process, these undergraduate students will contribute to CEM's mission by supporting research, programming, and student engagement around emerging markets. Their diverse backgrounds and global interests reflect the center's commitment to shaping future leaders in international business.
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CEM Associate, Anjali Laddha, recognized by Poets&Quants for AI Startup
Poets&QuantsAnjali Laddha, DMSB'26, a long-time Student Associate with CEM, was just awarded “Most Disruptive Business School Startup” by Poets&Quants for Degree2Destiny, her AI-powered career readiness platform helping students turn their degrees into real careers.
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The Center for Emerging Markets Celebrates Fourth Year Supporting SmartIDEAthon
Through the Vivek and Vandana Sharma Initiative, CEM supported the sixth edition of SmartIDEAthon, one of India's largest student social innovation competitions, held on December 12, 2025, at GITAM University in Visakhapatnam
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Fall 2025 Newsletter
Read the Center for Emerging Markets' report on all major activities in the second half of 2025, from new publications and research grants to key events and educational programming.
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Spotlight on Impact: CEM Announces Fall 2025 Emerging Markets Grant Recipients
Four student projects received funding through the Srinivasan Family Awards for Projects in Emerging Markets in fall 2025.
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Brazilian Student Association welcomes over 500 students to international summit at Northeastern
On October 11th and 12th, Northeastern University welcomed the 10th edition of the BRASA Summit Américas, bringing over 500 students from across the US and Canada for a weekend of connections and learning.
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Is West Africa the new epicenter of global terrorism?
NGNCEM Faculty Fellow William Miles talks through implications of potential Mali takeover by the Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin