What Daniel W. Drezner thinks about education

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3 dated positions, 2026, in their own words. Our reading of what Daniel W. Drezner has said — not written or endorsed by them.

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10 Sept 2026

Our readingTeaching that reflects political commitments is a legitimate part of intellectual diversity, not a violation of academic norms

Their wordsThere is nothing wrong with promoting perspectives that have political commitments; in fact, intellectual diversity requires this, because some viewpoints include political commitments.

↗That’s Not How Academic Freedom Works, Vanderbilt Trustees!!danieldrezner.substack.com 2nd of 3 in this piece
10 Sept 2026

Our readingUniversities and their administrations should remain ideologically neutral toward faculty's political views

Their wordsAn institution must remain neutral with regard to the ideological beliefs of its faculty.

↗That’s Not How Academic Freedom Works, Vanderbilt Trustees!!danieldrezner.substack.com 3rd of 3 in this piece
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29 Aug 2026

Our readingEliminating paper-writing as a student assignment would remove a core skill needed for most professions requiring a graduate degree.

Their wordsI am extremely concerned that this trend will eliminate paper-writing as an assignment, and that is a core function of most professions requiring a graduate degree.

↗The Professor and the Plutocrat and AIdanieldrezner.substack.com 2nd of 3 in this piece