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Allport Article on Persistent Myths about France’s Maginot Line Published in Foreign Policy
“Contrary to a lot of modern assumptions, it [the Maginot Line] was never expected to defeat a German attack by itself. The point of the Maginot Line was not to stop the boche in their tracks, but to channel any future westward offensive away from the French industrial heartland and toward the Low Countries, particularly Belgium,” writes Alan Allport, professor of history.
Williams Article on Europe, Multilateral Nuclear Plans Published in Foreign Policy
“For 75 years, America’s NATO allies have relied on the U.S. nuclear arsenal to provide for the defense of Europe. This was never a terribly logical policy. The linchpin of the policy was a firm European belief in the steadfast commitment of Washington to the security of Europe. Today, that no longer holds,” says Michael Williams, associate professor of public administration and international affairs.
See related: Europe, Government, International Affairs, International Agreements, National Security
Ueda-Ballmer Discusses the Issue Facing Japanese Women When Considering Marriage in Foreign Policy
Michiko Ueda-Ballmer, associate professor of public administration and international affairs, says many young Japanese women would like to get married, “but they simply cannot afford it. The result is that people don’t get married.”
See related: East Asia, Gender and Sex, Government, Income, Parenting & Family
McDowell Discusses BRICS, the Dollar and Risks to US Global Power in Financial Times, Foreign Policy
Talk of a BRICS common currency is “really a reflection of a desire among some segments of the world to have some counterweight to the U.S., the U.S. economy, the dollar,” says Daniel McDowell, associate professor of political science. But “I think most of this is just in fantasy land, because I don’t see any world in which it is really going to emerge in the way some people might hope.”
McDowell Talks to Foreign Policy About De-Dollarization
“To me, de-dollarization just means a government’s ability to reduce its dependence or reliance on the dollar,” says Daniel McDowell, associate professor of political science. “I think the key thing here is to try to distinguish or separate the concept of de-dollarization from the end of dollar dominance. I don’t think those two things have to go together.”
See related: China, Economic Policy, Government, International Affairs
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
Herrold Piece on the Summit for Democracy Published in Foreign Policy
See related: Foreign Policy, Government, United States
Williams Piece on Handling of Russian Cyberattacks Published in Foreign Policy
See related: Cybersecurity, International Affairs, Russia
Jacobson weighs in on the firing of Defense Secretary Mark Esper in Foreign Policy
Mark Jacobson, assistant dean for Washington programs at Maxwell School, commented on the firing of Defense Secretary Esper by Donald Trump. He said "Our enemies are going to take note of that, they know that now is a particularly vulnerable time"
See related: Federal, U.S. Elections, U.S. National Security, United States
Barkun quoted in Foreign Policy article on QAnon
See related: Media & Journalism, U.S. Elections, United States
Barkun quoted in Foreign Policy article on QAnon movement
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Barkun weighs in on irrational fears of coronavirus in Foreign Policy
Michael Barkun, professor emeritus of political science, says the unseen, mysterious nature of coronavirus makes it especially scary—and especially ripe for all kinds of imagined explanations and antidotes.
See related: COVID-19, United States
Lovely discusses the US-China trade deal with Associated Press, BBC, CNN, PBS, Wall Street Journal
See related: China, Economic Policy, Trade, United States
Lovely discusses US-China tariff rollback in Associated Press, South China Morning Post
"We can be cautiously optimistic here,” Professor of Economics Mary Lovely says about potential tariff rollbacks. "The signals that are coming out are moving in the right direction for a deal."
See related: China, Economic Policy, Tariffs, Trade, United States
Lovely discusses US, China with CNBC, Foreign Policy, Bloomberg, Business Insider, Financial Times
“The Chinese meanwhile are incredibly pragmatic, and they’ll certainly consider the possibility that the impeachment inquiry is having an effect. They’ll see the president as weakened. That will matter," says Professor of Economics Mary Lovely.
See related: China, Economic Policy, Trade, United States
Steinberg quoted in Foreign Policy article on legacy of World War II
See related: Conflict, National Security, United States
Banks weighs in on southern border troop deployment in Foreign Policy
William C. Banks, professor emeritus of public administration and international affairs, believes there is no "clear, positive legal authority" for active-duty U.S. troops to be at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Steinberg comments on Putin's border plan in Foreign Policy
Putin’s overall vision is, first, to "create strategic depth for himself to make sure there’s nobody on his borders that can threaten him," says University Professor James Steinberg. "Second, it is to weaken and demoralize the West and keep folks preoccupied having to put out fires."
Barkun writes about failed prophecies, Trump in Foreign Policy
Barkun discusses how conspiracy theorists are bringing apocalyptic beliefs into the political mainstream and examines the willingness of people to stay loyal to their beliefs even in the face of a world that contradicts them.
Steinberg quoted in Foreign Policy article on US midterm elections
"Some people will make hay while the sun shines," says University Professor James Steinberg. "If people have an interest in doing business with Trump, they may want to do it now."
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