Maxwell School News and Commentary
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Gueorguiev Quoted in Politico Article on Chinese President Xi Jinping’s Rise to Power
“He always kind of played the background, gave credit to the people around him and never really took credit for himself,” says Dimitar Gueorguiev, associate professor of political science, of President Xi's early positions in the Chinese Communist Party.
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Murrett Quoted in Newsweek Article on Putin’s Strategy Regarding Ukraine
"He doesn't have many good options at this point, especially with the current posture, especially in eastern and southern Ukraine," says retired Vice Admiral Robert Murrett, professor of practice of public administration and international affairs.
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Taylor Talks to 3AW About Why Russia May Have Sabotaged Nord Stream Pipelines
Professor of Political Science Brian Taylor discussed the leaks in two Nord Steam pipelines that run between Russia and Germany with 3AW.
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Abdelaaty Quoted in Politico Article on Russian Asylum-Seekers
Lamis Abelaaty, associate professor of political science, was interviewed for the Politico article, "The coming fight over Russian asylum-seekers."
See related: Human Rights, International Affairs, Refugees, Russia, Ukraine
Murrett Quoted in Politico Article on Biden’s Pledge to Defend Taiwan Against Attack from China
Robert Murrett, professor of practice of public administration and international affairs, was interviewed for the Politico article, "Biden leaves no doubt: ‘Strategic ambiguity’ toward Taiwan is dead."
See related: China, East Asia, International Affairs
Murrett Speaks to LA Times About the Differences Between Vietnam and Afghanistan Wars
Robert Murrett, professor of practice of public administration and international affairs, was quoted in the Los Angeles Times article, "Vietnam and Afghanistan — America's 2 longest wars, with very different lasting impacts."
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Taylor Talks to CBS News About Former Soviet Leader Mikhail Gorbachev
Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev has died at the age of 91. Brian Taylor, professor of political science, spoke with CBS News about Gorbachev's legacy.
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Taylor Talks to The World About Ukraine’s HIMARS weapons
Professor Brian Taylor was interviewed for The World segment, "Ukrainian HIMARS weapons could be game-changer."
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One Year Later: Jacobson Discusses US Withdrawal from Afghanistan, Lack of Lessons Learned with VOA
Mark Jacobson, assistant dean for Washington Programs, was quoted in the Voice of America article, "A Year After US Withdrawal From Afghanistan, Some Frustrated at Lack of Lessons Learned."
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Taylor Talks to Newsweek About Putin’s Narrative on the Success of HIMARS in Ukraine
Professor Brian Taylor was quoted in the Newsweek article, "Putin Finds Scapegoat in U.S. HIMARS, Builds Case for War With West."
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