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McDowell Warns of Risks in Using Swap Lines as Geopolitical Tool in Bloomberg Explainer Article

Daniel McDowell tells Bloomberg that the U.S. Treasury using swap lines as a geopolitical instrument with foreign governments could undermine global confidence in the dollar.

May 11, 2026

Audie Klotz Named Distinguished Professor

Wendy S. Loughlin

A preeminent scholar in in global migration and human rights, she joined the Maxwell School faculty in 2003.

May 7, 2026

Maxwell Celebrates Public Service Recognition Week With a Community Built to Serve

Cort Ruddy

Offering an opportunity to honor those among us who dedicate themselves to uplifting others through careers in government and community service, the celebration is led by the Partnership for Public Service, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization working to build more effective government and strengthening American democracy. 

May 4, 2026

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