Maxwell School News and Commentary
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Hranchak Quoted in Newsweek Article on House Speaker Mike Johnson’s US aid Package for Ukraine
"I hope that the change in the rhetoric of Speaker Mike Johnson will become the first step in a rethinking of the Russian threat by American politicians," says Tetiana Hranchak, visiting assistant teaching professor in the Moynihan Institute of Global Affairs.
See related: Conflict, Congress, International Affairs, Russia, Ukraine, United States
‘Engaged and Accomplished’ Alumni Honored With Maxwell Centennial Awards
Four remarkable individuals will be among the honorees at the Maxwell School’s centennial celebration planned for May 31 at the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery.
See related: Awards & Honors, Centennial, Washington, D.C.
Taylor Discusses ‘Trump 2.0’ With the Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Brian Taylor, professor of political science, says a key feature of Trump 2.0 would likely be that the president would not have as many Russia-sceptics in his sphere. "If Trump is elected in 2024, he will surround himself with people who adhere to his worldview and are therefore less hostile to Russia and more sympathetic to Putin."
See related: Conflict, Federal, International Affairs, U.S. National Security, United States
Pay-to-Stay as Stategraft
“Pay-to-Stay as Stategraft,” co-authored by Assistant Professor of Sociology Gabriela Kirk-Werner, was published in the Wisconsin Law Review.
See related: Crime & Violence, Economic Policy, Human Rights, State & Local, United States
Gadarian Quoted in BNN Bloomberg, USA Today Articles on Politics and Abortion
Trump's position “allows for competitiveness of Democrats in states where these state bans are still in flux, and where Democrats have the potential to put constitutional amendments up for the voters to vote directly on,” says Shana Gadarian, professor of political science. “That has been a story that’s been pretty successful so far for Democrats.”
See related: Abortion, Federal, Political Parties, State & Local, U.S. Elections, United States
Electoral Rewards and Punishments for Trade Compensation
“Electoral Rewards and Punishments for Trade Compensation,” co-authored by Assistant Professor of Political Science Minju Kim, was published in World Politics.
See related: Government, Income, Trade, U.S. Elections, United States
Murrett Speaks With Newsweek and VOA News About the War in Ukraine
Vice Adm. Robert Murrett (Ret.), professor of practice of public administration and international affairs, says current constraints on Ukraine's military forces come ahead of the spring fighting season and the prospect of a further push by Russia to capitalize on its momentum on the battlefield.
See related: Conflict, Congress, International Affairs, National Security, Russia, U.S. Foreign Policy, Ukraine, United States
Yingyi Ma Article on the Threat US Security Policies Pose to AI Leadership Published by Brookings
“Immigrants, notably those from the Chinese community, have been instrumental in driving innovation in AI and America’s broader high-tech industry, which suffers from a domestic ‘talent crisis.’ Addressing this challenge demands more favorable immigration policies...and a reduction in the hostility faced by Chinese scientists,” writes Yingyi Ma, professor of sociology.
See related: Autonomous Systems, China, Education, Government, International Affairs, U.S. Immigration, United States
Blockwood Discusses the Need for Bipartisan Support in Resolving Immigration Issues in The Fulcrum
“Let’s champion bipartisan efforts without fear of being labeled xenophobic or appearing to cede ground to one’s political base. ...Let’s not miss the opportunity for actual, meaningful reform because of bitterness, a partisan grudge or chance to show one side has been wrong on this issue all along,” writes James-Christian Blockwood, adjunct professor in Maxwell's Washington programs.
See related: Congress, Federal, Political Parties, Refugees, U.S. Immigration, United States
Natalie Koch Speaks on ‘Arid Empire’ for Arizona State Library
The Maxwell School professor’s recent book is relevant as the state grapples with controversy over a Saudi dairy company’s farming.
See related: Agriculture, Middle East & North Africa, United States, Water