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Williams talks to BBC Newshour about Russian cybercriminals
Many of the people on the FBI's cyber most wanted list are Russian. While some allegedly work for the government earning a normal salary, others are accused of making a fortune from ransomware attacks and online theft. If they left Russia they'd be arrested—but at home they appear to be given free rein. This has a damaging impact on countries and states around the world. "It undermines sovereignty, it makes governments look incompetent, it causes billions of dollars in damages and ransom, and it can also endanger lives," says Associate Professor Michael John Williams. Listen to the full BBC Newshour interview, "Cybersecurity: wanted criminals living freely in Russia," beginning at 7:56.
11/18/2021

Griffiths explains how aspiring nations go about winning sovereignty
What is the strategy of secession and how do tactics vary by the kind of independence movement? In his new book, “Secession and the Sovereignty Game: Strategy and Tactics for Aspiring Nations” (Cornell University Press, 2021), Maxwell School faculty member Ryan Griffiths argues that the rules and informal practices regarding state recognition create a strategic playing field between existing states and aspiring nations.
11/17/2021

Lovely discusses the upcoming Biden-Xi virtual summit on Bloomberg TV
President Biden and President Xi Jinping of China will meet for a virtual summit on Monday evening amid economic and military tensions. "We hope that tensions don't continue to rise because as we know, they're high enough already," says Professor Mary Lovely. "There's many issues on which the U.S. and China both need to cooperate but have different views about. We certainly believe that there are some deals to be struck." Watch the full interview, beginning at 5:38, via Bloomberg TV.
11/15/2021

Heflin quoted in AP article on food insecurity among military families
As many as 160,000 active-duty military members are having trouble feeding their families, underscoring how long-term food insecurity has extended into every aspect of American life, including the military. Colleen Heflin, professor of public administration and international affairs, says the lack of Pentagon interest has led to a critical shortage of proper study or data on the issue. "In my experiences, it’s hard to explain this to Department of Defense officials," she says. "They find it embarrassing and something they would not like to acknowledge." Read more in the Associated Press article, "Thousands of military families struggle with food insecurity."
11/15/2021

Van Slyke weighs in on Biden's infrastructure plan in Associated Press
President Biden will sign the $1 trillion infrastructure bill on Monday, and while the measure is expected to create jobs across the country and expand broadband internet access, many experts say it's not nearly enough to overcome the government’s failure for decades to maintain and upgrade the country’s infrastructure. "We’ve got to be sober here about what our infrastructure gap is in terms of a level of investment and go into this eyes wide open, that this is not going to solve our infrastructure problems across the nation," says Dean David Van Slyke. Read more in the Associated Press article, "Biden’s $1T infrastructure bill historic, not transformative."
11/15/2021

Diem provides a new view on monastic discipline in recent book
In his new book, “The Pursuit of Salvation. Community, Space, and Discipline in Monasticism” (Brepolis Publishers, 2021), Maxwell School faculty member Albrecht Diem provides a new view on the emergence of monastic life in Late Antiquity and the Early Middle Ages–an institution and form of life that had a deep impact on Western culture.
11/12/2021

Gueorguiev discusses China, international climate efforts in Wash Post
"The U.S. and China agreed to work together on climate action. What would push this cooperation forward?," authored by Associate Professor of Political Science Dimitar Gueorguiev, was published in the Washington Post. At a Wednesday news conference at the UN climate summit (COP26), the U.S. and China, the world’s two largest emitters of greenhouse gases, declared their intention to "work individually, jointly, and with other countries during this decisive decade." Gueorguiev discusses what can be expected of China's participation in international climate efforts.
11/12/2021

Hammond, Reeher op-ed on redistricting NY published on Syracuse.com
"Redistricting NY: It’s more than drawing lines on a map," authored by Timur Hammond, assistant professor of geography and the environment, and Grant Reeher, professor of political science, was published on Syracuse.com. The piece describes the Campbell Institute-sponsored and Hammond-led effort by a team of SU students to redraw the state's congressional and state senate districts, as part of a statewide competition.
11/12/2021

Williams piece on how US handles Russian cyberattacks published in FP
According to Associate Professor Michael John Williams, the U.S. needs a new legal doctrine to handle state-tolerated attacks. "Washington needs to unequivocally state that public and private entities of the United States and its NATO allies are off limits and that it will hold all governments that foster cybercriminals responsible for their actions, thereby shifting the burden of proof to Russia, rather than to targets of the attack," writes Williams, adding, "Including NATO allies in this declaration is extremely important, as it relies on the same logic as extended nuclear deterrence." Read more in his piece, "Make Russia Take Responsibility for Its Cybercriminals," published in Foreign Policy.
11/11/2021

London study looks at family military service and teen mental health
"Depression and mental health service use among 12–17 year old U.S. adolescents: Associations with current parental and sibling military service," authored by Professor Andrew London, was published in Population Health. London found that adolescents who have a sibling currently serving in the military are an at-risk population for MDE and potentially other mental and behavioral health problems.
11/10/2021

Jackson discusses the use of tasers by police in Asbury Park Press
While Tasers can prevent the use of deadly force, they are seldom used by police officers in New Jersey. Skeptics cite the number of fatalities. Jenn M. Jackson, assistant professor of political science, acknowledges that Tasers can benefit police, but stressed that they have also killed many. "There are absolutely instances where using a Taser can help in lieu of other options that are more violent and more harmful and more life threatening. But that does not mean that they should be the go-to option,” Jackson says. “Tasers can still be very lethal.” Read more in the Asbury Park Press article, "Tasers, hailed as a way to avoid deadly police shootings, are seldom used in NJ."
11/10/2021

Sultana quoted in BBC article on international climate justice
Some of the world’s poorest and lowest carbon-emitting countries are suffering the most from climate change yet tend not to be the most responsible for causing it. 'Climate justice,' which acknowledges that climate change can have differing social, economic, public health and other adverse impacts on underprivileged populations, will no doubt be a focal point at the UN Climate Change Conference, COP26 . "You cannot keep having your luxury emissions, and then point fingers at the person who's having emissions just to survive," says Farhana Sultana, associate professor of geography and the environment. Read more in the BBC article, "The world's fight for 'climate justice'."
11/9/2021

Van Slyke talks to GovExec Daily about public-private partnerships
As Congress continues to negotiate an infrastructure bill, the role of public-private partnerships are key in the bill’s provisions. With the success of Operation Warp Speed in the development of the COVID-19 vaccines, a new look at such partnerships is due. Dean David M. Van Slyke discusses paths to innovation and cooperation on the GovExec Daily podcast episode, "The Import and Impact of Public-Private Partnerships."
11/4/2021

Reeher quoted in CNY Central article on voters, marijuana dispensaries
Several towns and villages in Central New York, voters will face a decision on whether or not to allow the recreational sale of marijuana. Hyper-localized referendums like the cannabis dispensary decision can lead to higher voter turnout, even in a non-presidential election year, according to Professor Grant Reeher. "If this is something that you're concerned about going on in your village or your town, again you're going to be more motivated to go out and vote for that," he says. Read more in the CNY Central article, "Some CNY voters will decide whether or not marijuana dispensaries can set up shop."
11/2/2021

Faricy discusses Syracuse's mayoral race with CNY Central
Today is Election Day and we'll soon find out who will take Syracuse's mayoral seat. "When there isn't a president on the ballot, you get low percentages of voting and then you know, strange things happen," explains Christopher Faricy, associate professor of political science. "The notion of every vote counts is never truer than when we talk about local elections," he says. Read more in the CNY Central article, "Election Day is Tuesday, here's what's at stake in the marquee race to lead Syracuse."
11/2/2021

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