Contributing Writer

Alexander Kazam

2 articles 2012–2013

Alexander Kazam contributed to The Weekly Standard in 2012 and 2013, writing on topics ranging from federal regulatory issues to higher education. His articles for the magazine included coverage of FDA scrutiny of energy drinks and a critical look at Harvard University.

How Low Can Harvard Go?

June 4, 2013 · Alexander Kazam, Blog, Education

About a half-century ago, Secretary of State George C. Marshall used his commencement speech at Harvard to announce what came to be known as the “Marshall Plan.” Of course, not every commencement address can be a major policy pronouncement by a leading statesman, but this year’s decision to give…

Feds Raise Hackles Over 5-Hour Energy Drink

December 13, 2012 · New York Times, Energy, regulations

The FDA is raising hackles over the equivalent of an espresso shot in a bottle: the popular 5-Hour Energy drink that has billions of dollars in sales over the past decade.