In the News: Michael J. Williams
Williams Weighs In on Continuing Support for Ukraine in Atlantic Council, NY Times Articles
“Cutting off aid to Ukraine, as some in Congress propose, would undermine the immediate war effort in Europe and diminish the deterrent power of U.S. military force globally,” says Michael John Williams, associate professor of public administration and international affairs.
See related: Conflict, Congress, Federal, Global Governance, NATO, Russia, U.S. Foreign Policy, Ukraine, United States
Michael Williams Honored with NATO-Fulbright Security Studies Award
He will spend four months conducting research and teaching in Brussels, Belgium.
See related: Awards & Honors, Defense & Security, NATO, Russia, Ukraine
Michael Williams Joins International Studies Association’s Governing Council
Michael Williams, associate professor of public administration and international affairs and director of the master of arts in international relations program, has been elected to the Governing Council of the International Studies Association and the Executive Committee of the Governing Council for 2023-24.
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Williams Piece on Putin’s Fear of Democracy Published in the Atlantic Council UkraineAlert Blog
"Putin has always known that NATO poses no credible security threat to Russia itself. Since the end of the Cold War, NATO’s force posture and the U.S. military presence in Europe have greatly declined, reducing any potential military threat to Russia. What really scares the Russian elite is the spread of democracy," argues Michael John Williams, associate professor of public administration and international affairs.
Williams Reacts to the US Deployment of Tanks to Ukraine in Atlantic Council Article
"The decision of Germany to allow allies to send Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, as well as Berlin dispatching its own bilateral donation, is a significant symbol of allied commitment to Ukraine, but the implications of this move should not be exaggerated," says Michael Williams, associate professor of public administration and international affairs.
See related: Defense & Security, Europe, International Affairs, Russia, U.S. Foreign Policy, Ukraine, United States
Williams Discusses NATO’s DIANA Initiative with DefenseScoop
DIANA [Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North-Atlantic] could prove key to facilitating interoperability and a more level playing field between the nations—in emerging tech areas and traditional ones that are rapidly evolving, says Michael Williams, associate professor of public administration and international affairs.
See related: Canada, Defense & Security, Europe, International Agreements, United States
Williams Weighs in on Looming Stalemate in Ukraine, Expanding Coalition of Nations in New York Times
Michael Williams, associated professor of public administration and international affairs, was quoted in the New York Times article, "Biden Races to Expand Coalition Against Russia but Meets Resistance."
See related: Foreign Policy, Global Governance, International Agreements, Russia, Ukraine
Williams Talks to CBC News About Finland and Sweden Joining NATO
Michael Williams, associate professor of public administration and international affairs, was interviewed for the CBC News article, "Putin wanted less NATO on his border. Finland and maybe Sweden will give him more."
Williams Discusses the Rules of War in Washington Post
"What are the rules of war and how do they apply in Ukraine?," written by Associate Professor of Public Administration and International Affairs Michael Williams, was published in the Washington Post.
See related: Global Governance, Human Rights, International Agreements, Ukraine
Williams Talks to KCBS Radio About Finland and Sweden Possibly Joining NATO
Michael Williams, associate professor of public administration and international affairs, was interviewed on KCBS Radio about Finland and Sweden making moves towards possible NATO membership.
Williams Discusses Biden’s Meeting with NATO Allies with the Washington Times, KCBS Radio
Michael Williams, associate professor of public administration and international affairs, spoke with the Washington Times and KCBS Radio about President Biden's emergency summit with NATO allies.
Williams Discusses the Russia-Ukraine Crisis with Spectrum News, Syracuse.com
Michael Williams, associate professor of public administration and international affairs, spoke with Spectrum News and Syracuse.com about the latest actions by the U.S. and NATO connected to Russia's invasion into Ukraine.
What’s at Stake in Ukraine? Maxwell Faculty Examine the Impact of Russia’s Invasion
The Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs hosted a panel discussion and Q&A Monday, titled “What’s at Stake in Ukraine?” The event brought together respected faculty experts who examined the repercussions of Russia’s invasion.
See related: International Affairs, International Governmental Organizations, NATO, Russia, Ukraine
Williams Discusses NATO Options Regarding Russia, Ukraine in AC Blog
Williams Talks to BBC Newshour About Russian Cybercriminals
See related: Data Privacy, Russia
Williams Piece on Handling of Russian Cyberattacks Published in Foreign Policy
See related: Cybersecurity, International Affairs, Russia
Williams contributes to Atlantic Council piece on AUKUS deal
See related: Europe, International Affairs, International Agreements
Williams discusses impact of Afghanistan withdrawal on NATO in Atlantic Council blog
See related: Afghanistan, NATO
Williams discusses the US approach to warfare on History Hit podcast
See related: International Affairs, U.S. National Security, United States
Williams explains the value of a NATO Carrier Strike Group on Atlantic Council podcast
See related: Defense & Security, NATO