Bio
Matthew Hennessey is deputy editorial features editor at The Wall Street Journal and former managing editor of the Manhattan Institute for Policy Research.
From 2007–2009 he was assistant editor of Carnegie Council's Policy Innovations online magazine and the Council's staff writer.
Featured Work
JUN 10, 2009 • Podcast
"It's Our Turn to Eat: The Story of a Kenyan Whistleblower"
Matthew Hennessey interviews Michela Wrong about her latest book. Their discussion includes the question of aid, corruption, the role of the tribe, and why Obama ...
JUN 10, 2009 • Transcript
"It's Our Turn to Eat: The Story of a Kenyan Whistleblower"
Matthew Hennessey interviews Michela Wrong about her latest book. Their discussion includes the question of aid, corruption, the role of the tribe, and why Obama ...
MAR 4, 2009 • Article
Obama's Moral Obligation to Africa
Obama is in a unique position to make a difference in Africa, but will he fulfill his campaign promises? Matthew Hennessey has some suggestions for ...
FEB 3, 2009 • Article
Policy Innovations Digital Magazine (2006-2016): Commentary: Time to Cash Out
Widespread adoption of electronic forms of payment will depend heavily on trust, but it could close some loopholes and jolt the world economy.
DEC 18, 2008 • Article
Policy Innovations Digital Magazine (2006-2016): Briefings: Time Out
As vital as it has become to modern life, keeping track of Coordinated Universal Time is no mean feat.
DEC 1, 2008 • Article
Policy Innovations Digital Magazine (2006-2016): Briefings: Testing Democracy in South Africa
The sudden emergence of a challenger to the electoral dominance of the African National Congress could put stress on South Africa's young democracy.
NOV 18, 2008 • Article
Policy Innovations Digital Magazine (2006-2016): Briefings: Somali Pirates Scuttle Sea Laws
Armed with automatic weapons and confident in their ability to extort millions of dollars from shipping companies, pirates are once again trolling the high seas ...
NOV 11, 2008 • Article
Don't Give Up on Globalization
Globalization is an attitude of openness, and whether in cultural attitudes or economics, openness improves the lives of citizens by expanding opportunities for choice, says ...
OCT 14, 2008 • Article
Policy Innovations Digital Magazine (2006-2016): Briefings: Remittances Take a Hit
A weak dollar, a flattening globe, and resurgent inflation are decreasing financial transfers from overseas workers, commonly known as remittances.
SEP 19, 2008 • Article
Policy Innovations Digital Magazine (2006-2016): Briefings: Yoga Bends the Globalization Stereotype
The worldwide popularity of yoga proves that globalization is flowing in every direction, and has been for a while.