Maxwell School News and Commentary
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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."
See related: Afghanistan, Government, International Affairs, United States
White Study on Exposure to Historical Information on Racial Inequality Featured in NBC News Article
"Historical information and beliefs about racial inequality," co-authored by Assistant Professor of Political Science Steven White, was featured in the NBC News article, "Teachers say in new survey they’re being told not to talk about racism and race."
See related: Civil Rights, Education, Race & Ethnicity, United States
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."
See related: International Affairs, Russia, Ukraine
Schwartz Quoted in Chalkbeat Article on Reversing New York City School Budgets
Amy Ellen Schwartz, professor of economics and public administration and international affairs, was quoted in the Chalkbeat article, "Eric Adams is facing pressure to reverse NYC school budget cuts. Should he?"
See related: Economic Policy, New York City, U.S. Education
Murrett Discusses House Speaker Pelosi’s Trip to Taiwan with CNN, WAER
Robert Murrett, professor of practice of public administration and international affairs, spoke with CNN about House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's trip to Taiwan and was quoted in the WAER article, "SU professor comments on Pelosi's Taiwan visit, advises the US to avoid upsetting China."
See related: China, East Asia, Foreign Policy, International Affairs, United States
Research by Monnat, Sun Cited in New York Times Article on COVID Vaccination Rates
A research study on COVID vaccination rates co-authored by Professor Shannon Monnat and Ph.D. student Yue Sun was cited in the New York Times article, "In Rural America, COVID Hits Black and Hispanic People Hardest."
See related: Civil Rights, COVID-19, Race & Ethnicity, Social Justice, United States
McDowell Speaks with CNN About Russia’s Gold Mining Operations in Sudan
Daniel McDowell, associate professor of political science, was quoted in the CNN article, "Russia is plundering gold in Sudan to boost Putin's war effort in Ukraine."
See related: Africa (Sub-Saharan), International Affairs, Russia
Wilson Talks to Inside Climate News About the EPA, the Supreme Court and Climate Policy
Bob Wilson, associate professor of geography and the environment, was quoted in the Inside Climate News article, "After It Narrowed the EPA’s Authority, Talks of Expanding the Supreme Court Garner New Support."
See related: Climate Change, Congress, SCOTUS, United States
Pralle Weighs in on the Need for State Policies Related to Extreme Weather in ABC News Article
Sarah Pralle, associate professor of political science, was quoted in the ABC News article, "States take charge to protect people from extreme heat."
See related: Climate Change, State & Local, United States
Banks Quoted in BBC News Article on Accuracy of US Strike on al-Qaeda Leader Ayman al-Zawahiri
Professor Emeritus William Banks was interviewed for the BBC News article, "Ayman al-Zawahiri: How US strike could kill al-Qaeda leader - but not his family."
See related: Afghanistan, International Affairs