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Reeher Quoted in The Hill Article on the Trump, Losing Control of Iran War

“I do think it’s a particular moment of danger [for Trump]. Up to now, there has been this drip-drip-drip erosion in the president’s support. This one, to me, has more of a potential to open up a floodgate,” says Grant Reeher, professor of political science.

March 23, 2026

McDowell Speaks With Newsweek About the Economic Impact of the War in Iran

Daniel McDowell, Maxwell Advisory Board Professor of International Affairs, says he is concerned the conflict could “result in renewed attacks from the White House on the independence of the Federal Reserve. As oil prices rise and put upward pressure on prices, this makes it less likely that the Fed will cut rates, something President Trump has been demanding for his entire second presidency.”

March 19, 2026

State Street CEO Ronald O'Hanley Speaks to Students About Geopolitics, Public-Private Partnerships

The Maxwell alumnus and finance industry executive drew on decades of global experience to share insights on business and leadership.

March 12, 2026

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Russia’s War in Ukraine: Impacts on International (Dis)Order

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Carnegie Mellon University, School of International Service at American University and Syracuse University invite you to join leading experts for a virtual panel discussion on Russia’s War in Ukraine: Impacts on International (Dis)Order. Will the Euro-Atlantic alliance persevere or will Putin succeed in fracturing it?

Moderated by Michele Kelemen of National Public Radio.

Featuring:

Brian Taylor, professor of political science, Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse University

James Goldgeier, professor of international relations and former dean, School of International Service, American University

Amb. Sarah Mendelson, Distinguished Service Professor of Public Policy and head of Heinz College in Washington, D.C., Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy, Carnegie Mellon University

To help shape the conversation, please pre-submit questions for the panelists by emailing jhatfiel@andrew.cmu.edu.

To join us, please register by Monday, May 2. You will receive a Zoom login link in a confirmation email.


Category

Social Science and Public Policy

Type

Discussions

Region

Virtual

Open to

Public

Organizer

Political Science Department

Contact

Paul Mackanos
315.443.9868

pjmackan@syr.edu

Accessibility

Contact Paul Mackanos to request accommodations


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