Sammy Houdaigui reflects on a demanding race and the surprising celebrity status that followed his team’s triumph. His story brings the drama, preparation, and aftermath of the Boat Race to life.

From undergraduate studies in literature to a professorship in North American history, Nick Guyatt has built a career exploring the forces that shaped the United States. He shares insights into his work and CUSAC, a new Cambridge initiative designed to connect scholars and broaden understanding of America’s global role.

Cambridge alumni gathered in Toronto for a discussion on the rapid breakdown of the rules-based international order and what it means for middle powers navigating a more unstable world. Speakers highlighted both risks, including rising populism and global fragmentation, and signs of adaptation, with countries strengthening defense and partnerships in a world where the old order is not coming back.