Maxwell School News and Commentary

"This was only the first shot," said Mary Lovely, professor of economics, about the Chinese government's retaliatory tariffs on U.S. products exported to China. 

"How do you inspire people? You do that by taking care of them," says William Smullen, director of the National Security Studies program. "By having them know that you are going to look out for them."

“We’re thrilled to welcome this diverse group of accomplished professionals to be among the first to join the program” says Ryan O. Williams, assistant dean for Washington programs at the Maxwell School, about the twelve students who  have enrolled in this semester’s first-ever offering of the Washington, D.C.-based Executive Master in International Relations degree.

Discussions between public and private entities will ultimately come down to how profitable a deal is in light of the changes, says David M. Van Slyke, dean of the Maxwell School. The requirement for master development plans will probably lead to better-managed projects, he adds.

“This is a warning. It means that when China utilizes American technology and innovation to make achievements, the U.S. will not sit aside and simply let it happen,” says Mary Lovely, professor of economics.

"I would say he’s chosen Bolton...so that Bolton can be the real hardliner in the discussions, so that Trump can negotiate on even terms, so the president can play the pure negotiator role," says Corri Zoli, research assistant professor of political science.

Danielle Thomsen, assistant professor of political science, says the formula for gaining long term power in Congress is "not a huge mystery," referring to the crucial nature of repeatedly winning re-election in politically safe districts to advance in party leadership.