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Reeher Talks to Spectrum News about NY Governor's Race

According to Professor Grant Reeher, U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi is likely more of a threat to incumbent Kathy Hochul than New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams.

December 23, 2021

Lovely Discusses China and the World Trade Organization with R Street Institute

Professor Mary Lovely joined the R Street Institute for a panel discussion on economic issues and relations between the world’s two largest economies.

December 22, 2021

See related: China, Trade

Thorson Quoted in New York Times Piece on Political Misinformation

Emily Thorson, assistant professor of political science, says that email helped lies that the 2020 election was rigged gain traction. Read more in the New York Times article, "Now in Your Inbox: Political Misinformation."

December 21, 2021

See related: Elections, United States

Jackson Reflects on Bell Hooks' Legacy in Washington Post

Jenn Jackson, assistant professor of political science, reflects on bell hooks’ legacy in the Washington Post's The Lily article, "Black women share what bell hooks taught them about feminism."

December 19, 2021

Mitra Discusses Impact of US-China Trade Conflict on India in Economic Times

"US-China trade conflict: Geopolitics alone may not help Indian manufacturers," written by Professor Devashish Mitra was published in the Economic Times.

December 16, 2021

See related: China, India, Trade

Herrold Piece on the Summit for Democracy Published in Foreign Policy

President Joe Biden recently held a virtual Summit for Democracy to amplify U.S. commitments to defend democracy. But what can the Biden administration realistically hope to achieve from the summit? Catherine Herrold, associate professor of public administration and international affairs, says, "A humbler approach is needed in which the United States creates a platform for dialogue about how to shift power to citizens rather than prescribing democracy templates." In their article "When Promoting Democracy, Less Is More," published in Foreign Policy, Herrold and co-author Aseem Prakash recommend three primary reforms.

December 16, 2021

See related: Foreign Policy, Government, United States

Lambright Discusses How NASA Administrators Transfer Power on Federal News Network

Professor Harry Lambright recently penned a report which draws on insights from recent and past NASA administrators to chart how leaders have passed the torch toward enabling machine and human space exploration of Mars, and its long-term impact on strategic priorities for the space program.

December 9, 2021

Lovely Talks to McClatchy About Fixing Holiday Supply Chain Issues

Professor Mary Lovely was quoted in the Sacramento Bee (McClatchy) article, "California Democrats say they want to help lower prices for the holidays. Can they?"

December 8, 2021

See related: Congress, State & Local, Trade, United States

Osamah Khalil Weighs in on Foreign Perceptions of the US in Morning Consult

Khalil, associate professor of history and chair of international relations, is included in the Morning Consult article, "America Is Experiencing a Biden Bump Abroad, but It’s What Allies Fear That Matters Most."

December 8, 2021

See related: International Affairs, United States

Patel Piece on Illicit Finance Published by Law360

"Why We're Losing The Battle Against Illicit Finance," co-authored by Kristen Patel, Donald P. and Margaret Curry Gregg Professor of Practice in Korean and East Asian Affairs, was published by Law360.

December 7, 2021

See related: Economic Policy, Federal, United States

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