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Allport Discusses British Prime Minister Liz Truss’s Resignation With NewsNation
British Prime Minister Liz Truss resigned on Thursday after a tumultuous 45 days in office. Alan Allport, professor of history, calls the resignation "extraordinary" and explains what it means for British politics in an interview with NewsNation.
See related: Economic Policy, Europe, Government
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.
See related: International Affairs, Russia, Ukraine
Allport Speaks with HISTORY About Queen Elizabeth’s First Televised Broadcast
Alan Allport, Dr. Walter Montgomery and Marian Gruber Professor of History, was interviewed for the HISTORY article, "Queen Elizabeth’s First Televised Broadcast Presented a New Type of Monarch."
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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.
See related: Europe, International Affairs, Russia
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
Campbell Piece on Historical Legacy of European Colonialism Published on CounterPunch
"Queen Elizabeth II and the Weight of History," written by Professor of Political Science Horace Campbell, was published on CounterPunch.org.
See related: Civil Rights, Colonialism, Europe, Race & Ethnicity
McFate Discusses Putin’s Partial Mobilization of Russia in Newsweek Article
"I think it's an act of desperation," says Sean McFate, adjunct professor in the Maxwell-in-Washington program, of Putin's announcement.
Allport Provides Commentary During NewsNation Livestream of Queen Elizabeth’s Funeral
Alan Allport, professor of history, provided commentary during NewsNation's livestream of Queen Elizabeth's funeral on Monday, September 19.
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Hammond Examines the Relationship Between Artistic Practice and Religious Devotion in New Study
"Conjunctions of Islam: rethinking the geographies of art and piety through the notebooks of Ahmet Süheyl Ünver," authored by Assistant Professor Timur Hammond, was published in Cultural Geographies.
See related: Europe, Middle East & North Africa, Religion
Kyle Provides Perspective on Queen Elizabeth’s Long Reign in WNYT Interview
Chris Kyle, associate professor of history, was interviewed for the WNYT segment, "Professor puts queen’s long reign into historical context."
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