Maxwell School News and Commentary
Two Maxwell Students Named 2022 University Scholars
Two Maxwell students, Gretchen Coleman and Thomas Shaw, have been named 2022 University Scholars, the highest undergraduate honor the University bestows.
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Abdelaaty Explains Europe’s Differing Responses to Refugees in Washington Post, Yahoo News
"European countries are welcoming Ukrainian refugees. It was a different story in 2015," written by Assistant Professor of Political Science Lamis Abdelaaty, was published in the Washington Post. Abdelaaty was also quoted in the Yahoo News article, "Does the Ukrainian refugee response expose a European double standard? Experts weigh in."
See related: Europe, Human Rights, International Affairs, Middle East & North Africa, Refugees, Russia, Ukraine
Herrold’s “Delta Democracy” Reviewed in Ethics & International Affairs, Mediterranean Politics
"Delta Democracy: Pathways to Incremental Civic Revolution in Egypt and Beyond," written by Associate Professor of Public Administration and International Affairs Catherine Herrold, was reviewed in Ethics & International Affairs and in Mediterranean Politics.
See related: International Affairs, Middle East & North Africa
Taylor Talks to Christian Science Monitor About Putin’s Autocratic Leadership Style
Professor Brian Taylor was quoted in the Christian Science Monitor article "Putin bares the flaws of autocracy for world to see."
See related: International Affairs, Russia, Ukraine
Mihm Speaks to FedScoop About IRS Taxpayer Experience Office
Chris Mihm, adjunct professor of public administration and international affairs, spoke with FedScoop about the IRS opening a new taxpayer experience office.
See related: Federal, Taxation, United States
Jacobson Weighs in on Putin’s Military Playbook in Newsweek
Mark Jacobson, assistant dean for Washington Programs, was quoted in the Newsweek article, "How Putin's Bid to Copy Bush's Iraq War Playbook Ends in 'Shock and Awful'."
See related: Defense & Security, Russia, Ukraine
McDowell Quoted in Christian Science Monitor Article on Biden’s Handling of Russia-Ukraine Crisis
Daniel McDowell, associate professor of political science, was quoted in the Christian Science Monitor article, "Biden’s high-wire act on Ukraine."
See related: International Affairs, NATO, Russia, Ukraine
Abdelaaty Discusses the New Refugee Crisis in HuffPost Interview
Lamis Abdelaaty, assistant professor of political science, was interviewed by HuffPost on the new refugee crisis.
See related: Human Rights, Middle East & North Africa, Refugees, Russia, Ukraine
Award-Winning Author, Journalist Honored with Maxwell 1924 Award
Second in our series of profiles of Awards of Excellence recipients is Ken Auletta ’65 M.A. (PSc), columnist for the New Yorker and author of five national bestselling books.
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McFate Comments on Putin’s Military Tactics in Ukraine on NPR
Sean McFate, adjunct professor in the Maxwell-in-Washington program, discussed Putin's military tactics in Ukraine on NPR's "All Things Considered."
See related: Defense & Security, Russia, Ukraine