Maxwell School News and Commentary

Deborah Alexander ’82 M.S.Sc./’95 Ph.D. (SSc) represented the United States on an international delegation in Russia, where she observed the Federal Assembly of Russia’s State Duma elections. Alexander’s expertise in overseeing election procedures builds off of her long and distinguished career in international affairs and diplomacy.

Distinguished alumnus Ambassador James B. Cunningham '74 B.A. (PSc/Psych) was invited to speak at Syracuse University’s Orange Central celebrations. Reviewing mistakes made since 9/11, the Ambassador argued that—particularly in today's political atmosphere—America needs serious discussions that lead to a long-term, sustainable strategy in the region.

Azra Hromadžić, assistant professor of anthropology, said she plans to return to Bosnia to focus on the country’s lagging public health services for the nation’s aging.

Chris Faricy, assistant professor of political science, says the modern gender gap can be traced to the Democratic and Republican split over the Equal Rights Amendment in the 1970s, and he expects the trend to continue. 

Osamah Khalil, assistant professor of history, says that "President Obama rhetorically argues that he is in favor of democracy in the region...and yet, the actual reality on the ground is that the United States is siding with very conservative forces in the region, particularly those in the Persian Gulf."