In the News: Brian Taylor
Taylor Quoted in Voice of America Piece on the Death of Russian Politician Vladimir Zhirinovsky
Professor Brian Taylor was quoted in the Voice of America article, "Vladimir Zhirinovsky, Russian Firebrand Politician Whose Career Spanned Yeltsin, Putin Eras, Dies At 75."
See related: International Affairs, Russia
Taylor Featured in ABC News Video Explainer on the Risks Russians are Taking by Protesting
Professor Brian Taylor was featured in the ABC News segment "What are Russians risking by protesting Putin?"
See related: International Affairs, Russia, Ukraine
Taylor Weighs in on How Russia’s Military is Handling the Ukraine Invasion on 3AW Radio
Brian Taylor, professor of political science, was interviewed on 3AW Radio for the segment "Ukraine war ‘going quite badly’ for the Russian military."
See related: International Affairs, Russia, Ukraine
Taylor Talks to Christian Science Monitor About Putin’s Autocratic Leadership Style
Professor Brian Taylor was quoted in the Christian Science Monitor article "Putin bares the flaws of autocracy for world to see."
See related: International Affairs, Russia, Ukraine
Taylor Speaks to Forbes, Fox News, Vox About Russian Globalization, Oligarchs, Putin
Professor Brian Taylor discussed the Russia-Ukraine crisis, Putin, and globalization in Russia with Forbes, Fox News and Vox.
See related: International Affairs, Russia, Ukraine
Taylor Weighs in on Putin’s State of Mind in Foreign Policy and Riddle Articles
Professor Brian Taylor was quoted in the Foreign Policy article, "Has Putin Lost the Plot?" He also authored an article, "Has Putin Lost It?" that was published by Riddle.
See related: International Affairs, Russia, Ukraine
What’s at Stake in Ukraine? Maxwell Faculty Examine the Impact of Russia’s Invasion
The Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs hosted a panel discussion and Q&A Monday, titled “What’s at Stake in Ukraine?” The event brought together respected faculty experts who examined the repercussions of Russia’s invasion.
See related: International Affairs, International Governmental Organizations, NATO, Russia, Ukraine
Taylor Interviewed by 3AW Radio, Daily Express and Fox Nation on the Conflict in Ukraine
Professor Brian Taylor discussed Russia, Putin and the conflict in Ukraine with 3AW Radio, Daily Express and Fox Nation.
See related: International Affairs, Russia, Ukraine, United States
Taylor Discusses Putin, Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine with BBC News Brazil, Washington Post, WETM
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Taylor Talks to Washington Post, Radio Free Europe, WSYR About Putin, Russia-Ukraine Crisis
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Taylor Talks to 3AW Radio About Possible Russian Invasion of Ukraine
An estimated 127,000 Russian troops amass along the Ukraine border, and fears of an invasion are mounting. Professor of Political Science Brian Taylor, says there "probably will be some kind of Russian military activity in Ukraine," but he doesn't expect it to happen this week.
Taylor explores impact of Putin’s new constitution in Foreign Affairs
See related: Elections, International Affairs, Russia
Taylor weighs in on US-Russia relations under Biden in RFE/RL article
Clearer messaging could mean that "on certain issues, U.S. policy might be tougher than it has been under Trump," says Professor of Political Science Brian Taylor. "But it also might mean that in certain areas, it's easier to see possible so-called 'win-win' solutions that just aren't on the table now because of how dysfunctional the process has become."
See related: Russia, U.S. Elections, U.S. Foreign Policy, United States
Taylor discusses Putin and Russia's future on BYUradio
Brian Taylor, professor of political science, claims Russians live in a sort of "electoral authoritarianism," where the election looks democratic on the surface with multiple parties, but "enough is done through the manipulation of the rules and control of the media to make sure the favorite candidate always wins."
See related: Government, Russia
Taylor quoted in Washington Post article on Putin's post-presidency plans
"Since Putin cannot remain as president after 2024 under the current rules, he needs to change the rules. This will potentially allow him to remain the dominant political actor even if he leaves the presidency," says Professor of Political Science Brian Taylor.
See related: Government, Russia
Taylor weighs in on Putin's constitutional reforms in Vox article
Brian Taylor, professor and chair of political science, says "he's [Russian president Vladimir Putin] leaving the presidency, but he’s almost certainly going to take some other position and try and stay on."
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Taylor weighs in on recent Moscow elections in Vox article
"The authorities made a calculation back in the summer: that it was better to keep the actual opposition candidates — the people associated with Navalny — off the ballot and take the protests over the summer, than it would be to steal the elections in September and face protests over that," says Professor of Political Science Brian Taylor, about the Russian election.
Taylor comments on the Moscow pro-democracy protests in Vox article
See related: Conflict, Government, Russia, Social Justice
Taylor discusses Putinism on CNAS podcast
See related: Economic Policy, Government, Russia
Taylor weighs in on Russia's reaction to Ukraine election in Newsweek
Brian Taylor, professor and chair of political science, believes the situation between Russia and Ukraine will not change significantly with Zelensky’s election.