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The Disunited States: Threats of Secession in Red and Blue America and Why They Won't Work

Ryan Griffiths

Written by Professor of Political Science Ryan Griffiths, the book examines polarization and division in the United States and explores the possibility of American secession. 

June 24, 2025

Denisa Jashari’s Article Honored with Sturgis Leavitt Award

The Southeastern Council of Latin American Studies presents the award at its annual meeting. 

June 24, 2025

Murrett Speaks With CBS News, 570 WSYR About the Israel-Iran Conflict and the US

“I would say probably the biggest risk is the duration and the scope of the conflict and the potential that it has for expanding beyond the current parameters in terms of the exchange between the Israelis and the Iranians,” says Vice Adm. Robert Murrett (Ret.), professor of practice of public administration and international affairs.
June 23, 2025

Himmelreich Piece on Global Justice of AI Infrastructure Published in Cairo Review of Global Affairs

“Washington uses ‘chokepoints’ to restrict global access to AI development, but this approach may threaten U.S. national security while creating significant moral dilemmas,” says Johannes Himmelreich, associate professor of public administration and international affairs. 

June 20, 2025

Yingyi Ma Talks to South China Morning Post About Trump’s Crackdown on International Students

“Chinese students, for many, many years have been full-pay students, if not more,” says Yingyi Ma, professor of sociology. “Some places charge additional fees for international students…and so the tuition is provide a very important buffer for American universities. Many of them are really cash-strapped, especially the state universities.”

June 18, 2025

Taylor Speaks With Forbes About Quinnipiac Poll Ratings on Trump’s Handling of Russia-Ukraine War

“Among the issues Quinnipiac asked about—immigration, trade, the economy, Israel-Gaza and universities—Trump’s numbers are the worst on Russia-Ukraine, and they also are the worst among Republicans,” says Brian Taylor, professor of political science.

June 17, 2025

Bhan Contributes to Channel 4 News Piece on India’s Grip on Kashmir

“I see them [India's projects] as symbols of Indian prescence or public proclamation of their capacity to now settle Kashmiri land, to occupy it when they can,” says Mona Bhan, Ford-Maxwell Professor of South Asian Studies.

June 16, 2025

Williams Quoted in Associated Press Article on Chinese Hackers and the Mobile Security Crisis

China and other nations will try to take advantage of such lapses, and national security officials must take steps to prevent them from recurring, says Michael Williams, associate professor of public administration and international affairs. “They all have access to a variety of secure communications platforms. We just can’t share things willy-nilly.”

June 13, 2025

Haq Article on the Humanitarian Crisis in Sudan Published on MSNBC

“It’s the humanitarian crisis that almost no one wants to talk about despite several global powers exacerbating the civil war and trying to use Sudan for their own advantages,” says Nayyera Haq, assistant dean for Maxwell's Washington programs.

June 12, 2025

Banks Speaks With AFP, The Conversation, KJZZ, SF Chronicle About Trump’s Deployment of Troops in LA

William Banks, professor emeritus of public administration and international affairs, says federally deployed National Guard don’t have the same authority as troops deployed by a state—for example, the troops in LA are officially charged with protecting federal personnel and property, but can’t enforce the law themselves or make arrests. It’s a rarely-used executive authority because it’s not typically within their role or training, he says.natio

June 10, 2025

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