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In the News: Brian Taylor

Taylor Speaks with La Presse About the War in Ukraine, Russia’s Persistence

The concentration of troops in the east of the country shows that the Russian president has not given up on his goal of enslaving Ukraine despite multiple setbacks since the launch of the invasion, says Brian Taylor, professor of political science.

February 22, 2023

See related: Conflict, Russia, Ukraine

Taylor Speaks with La Presse About Russian Oligarch Yevgeny Prigozhin

"My impression is that his power and visibility have increased a lot since the start of the war in Ukraine," says Brian Taylor, professor of political science. "He's a much more public figure than a year ago, and I think that reflects his ambition. And, up to a certain point, the impression it has of its current usefulness."

February 7, 2023

Taylor Discusses President Zelensky’s Visit to the US in Newsweek Article

Brian Taylor, professor of political science, tells Newsweek that Zelensky's visit is "well-timed" and intends to signal that U.S. support remains strong, despite the Republican Party soon taking control of the House.

January 2, 2023

Connected in the Capital: Washington, D.C., Is Home to a Vast Maxwell Network

The nation's capital is home to a thriving academic program and the greatest concentration of Maxwell School alumni outside of New York. 
December 14, 2022

Taylor Talks to Forbes About What the Future Holds for Russia

Brian Taylor, professor of political science, discusses the war’s progress, the state of the Russian economy, Russian attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure, Vladimir Putin’s view of Ukrainian sovereignty and other topics. 

December 9, 2022

Taylor Weighs in on Mysterious Deaths of Russian Businessmen in Vox Article

At least 15 Russian businessmen and executives have died in apparent accidents or by suicide in the last eight months, including a number of Putin allies. Brian Taylor, professor of political science, sees “more than just randomness” in the deaths.

October 21, 2022

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Taylor’s “Code of Putinism” Makes Forbes List of Books to Read About Russia and Ukraine

"An excellent place to learn more about the Russian leader [Vladimir Putin] is Syracuse University Professor [political science] Brian D. Taylor’s 'The Code of Putinism'," writes Stuart Anderson, author of the Forbes article.

October 13, 2022

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Taylor Talks to 3AW About Why Russia May Have Sabotaged Nord Stream Pipelines

Professor of Political Science Brian Taylor discussed the leaks in two Nord Steam pipelines that run between Russia and Germany with 3AW.

September 30, 2022

Taylor Talks to CBS News About Former Soviet Leader Mikhail Gorbachev

Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev has died at the age of 91. Brian Taylor, professor of political science, spoke with CBS News about Gorbachev's legacy.

August 31, 2022

Taylor Talks to The World About Ukraine’s HIMARS weapons

Professor Brian Taylor was interviewed for The World segment, "Ukrainian HIMARS weapons could be game-changer."

August 26, 2022

Taylor Featured in Vox Article on Moscow Car Bombing

Professor Brian Taylor was featured in the Vox article, "Everything we actually know about the Moscow car bombing."

August 23, 2022

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Brian Taylor to Lead Moynihan Institute of Global Affairs

Taylor succeeds Margaret “Peg” Hermann, professor of political science and Gerald B. and Daphna Cramer Professor of Global Affairs, who has led the center since it was the Global Affairs Institute.

August 15, 2022

Taylor Talks to Newsweek About Putin’s Narrative on the Success of HIMARS in Ukraine

Professor Brian Taylor was quoted in the Newsweek article, "Putin Finds Scapegoat in U.S. HIMARS, Builds Case for War With West."

August 11, 2022

Taylor Quoted in Newsweek Article on Who Will Lead Russia if Putin Dies

Professor Brian Taylor was quoted in the Newsweek article, "Who Leads Russia If Putin Dies? Health Rumors Spark Succession Questions."

July 25, 2022

See related: Government, Russia

Taylor Quoted in Science Article on Russia’s Targeting of Scientists

Professor Brian Taylor was interviewed for the Science article, "Russian scientist facing treason charges dies in custody."

July 20, 2022

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Taylor Talks to Forbes About Russia’s Economy

Professor Brian Taylor was interviewed for the Forbes article, "New Laws In Russia: People ‘Can Be Imprisoned For Almost Anything’."

July 14, 2022

Taylor Weighs in on Possibility of Putin Interfering with US Midterm Elections in Newsweek

Professor Brian Taylor was quoted in the Newsweek article, "Russian War in Ukraine Gives Putin Reason to Interfere in Midterms: Experts."

July 5, 2022

Taylor Weighs in on the Possibility of Putin Reviving the Soviet Union in Newsweek

Professor Brian Taylor was interviewed for the Newsweek article, "Taylor Weighs in on the Possibility of Putin Reviving the Soviet Union in Newsweek."

May 19, 2022

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Taylor Discusses US Immigration Plan to Attract Russian Scientists in Forbes

Professor Brian Taylor was quoted in the Forbes article "Putin Won’t Like U.S. Immigration Plan To Attract Russian Scientists."

May 3, 2022

What Could Happen When Putin’s Reign Comes to an End? Taylor Discusses in Foreign Affairs Piece

Professor Brian Taylor's article, "The Power Struggle After Putin," was published in Foreign Affairs.

April 27, 2022

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