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​Welcome to The Pathway Blog — a student-led, long-form interview platform featuring practitioners shaping foreign policy, economics, law, and public governance. Founded by Kansas City native Ben Wolf, Pathway expands access to thoughtful, experience-driven insight for students and early-career professionals drawn to global issues and public service.

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