How Do State Labor Policies Impact Disability for Latino Adults in the U.S.?
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Leading Expert on Ukrainian Politics Discusses Russo-Ukrainian War and Prospects for Peace
Oxana Shevel’s lecture reflects the Maxwell School’s ongoing scholarship, policy engagement and support for those affected by the conflict.
See related: Conflict, International Affairs, National Security, Russia, Student Experience, Ukraine
Murrett Joins CBS News to Discuss the US-Israeli War With Iran
“There's certainly more potential of retaliation. Having said that, their military capabilities overall, which were already somewhat degraded just based upon attacks that have taken place in the last several months, have been degraded even further,” says Vice Adm. Robert Murrett (Ret.), professor of practice of public administration and international affairs.
Taylor Speaks With Fox4, the LAist on the Fourth Anniversary of Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
The war likely won't end anytime soon, says Brian Taylor, professor of political science. “The simple reason is [Russian President] Vladimir Putin is not interested in a deal, he wants to control Ukraine and Ukraine wants to remain free and independent and sovereign. And there's no real overlap between those two positions at this point,” Taylor says.
See related: Conflict, Government, International Affairs, Russia, Ukraine
Rising Waters, Falling Taxes: The Impact of Hurricane Sandy on Property Tax Assessments in NYC
Co-authored by Yilin Hou, professor of public administration and international affairs, the study was published in the Journal of Environmental Economics and Management.
See related: Housing, Natural Disasters, New York City, State & Local, Taxation
Khalil Discusses the Tensions in the Middle East, Negotiations Between the US and Iran With CBS News
“The Iranians have indicated...that they are willing to have a deal. What they want are their rights to enrich uranium that are guaranteed under the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), that any country who signed on the the NPT has. But the Trump administration is insisting that there be no enrichment at all,” says Osamah Khalil, professor of history.
McCormick Talks to Bloomberg, CBC News About the Death of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel Leader
The death of El Mencho may trigger a much wider onslaught of violence, says Gladys McCormick, Jay and Debe Moskowitz Endowed Chair in Mexico-U.S. Relations. “He was a key leader of one of the most violent criminal groups in Mexico. As with the captures or killings of other drug cartel kingpins, we are likely to see violence in response to the sudden power vacuum.”
See related: Crime & Violence, Government, Latin America & the Caribbean
Woodard and Murrett Provide Refugee, Military Perspective on the Russia-Ukraine War in WAER Article
“This EU-level response is being replaced by individual country responses, which is withdrawing support,” says Lauren Woodard, assistant professor of anthropology. “In Poland, where many people live, the Polish government this month announced that they would not be extending that temporary protection status to Ukrainians.”
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Robert Rubinstein Receives Distinguished Service Award
The Maxwell professor will receive the honor at the Society for Applied Anthropology’s annual meeting in March 2026.
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Why the US Must Measure Food Insecurity in Old Age
The article, co-authored by Maxwell professors Madonna Harrington Meyer and Colleen Heflin, was published in The Milbank Quarterly.
See related: Aging, Food Security, Nutrition, U.S. Health Policy, United States
Dunaway Quoted in Bloomberg Article on Political Independents and Partisanship
“Because the parties are weaker, when candidates run, they don't anymore try to please the party and to stay in good graces with the party, because the party can't give them as much as they used to in terms of helping of helping forward their political careers,” says Johanna Dunaway, professor of political science and research director of the Institute for Democracy, Journalism and Citizenship.
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Rothenberg Speaks With VoxDev About His Research on Special Economic Zones in Indonesia
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Turning Crisis Into Community: Policy Studies Alumna Feeds Millions
Jaclinn Tanney’s food enterprise has donated 4 million meals while creating opportunity for its largely immigrant workforce.
McDowell Discusses the Shifting Sentiment on the Dollar in Atlantic Council Article
”The president’s decision to shrug off dollar depreciation fits within a broader pattern, suggesting that the White House is comfortable with a weaker dollar because they view it as a tool to address global trade imbalances. However, this strategy carries risks: it could help rebalance the U.S. trade deficit but would also likely erode returns for foreign investors,” says Daniel McDowell, professor of political science.
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Veterans for Public Office Program Opens Applications March 17 for Aspiring Candidates
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Political Climate’s Role in Association Between Political Conservatism, COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy
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Griffiths Quoted in Newsweek Article on Growing Support in Some States for Seceding from the US
“The key factor driving this interest in secession is polarization. Whether it is the Red-State secessionists, the BlueExiters, the California Independence Party or the Texas Nationalists, they all point to unstoppable polarization and political dysfunction as the reason secession is necessary,” says Ryan Griffiths, professor of political science.
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In Memoriam: Laurence Thomas
Thomas, professor emeritus of political science and philosophy at Maxwell and the College of Arts and Sciences, passed away on Dec. 27 at age 76.
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Ekbia Weighs In on the Rise in Election-Related Activities of Big Tech Companies in CNN Article
“The recent surge in election-related activities of big tech companies such as Palantir and OpenAI can be understood as preemptive measures against potential fallouts from the election,” says University professor Hamid Ekbia. “Palantir, in specific, is in a vulnerable position because of recent revelations about its heavy involvement with ICE activities.”
See related: Artificial Intelligence, Congress, Political Parties, U.S. Elections, United States
New RAISE Program Expands Student Opportunities in Economics
Spearheaded by Kristy Buzard, the effort seeks to broaden interest in the field of economics, especially among first-generation students and those from low-income households.
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