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In the News: Robert B. Murrett

Murrett Discusses House Speaker Pelosi’s Trip to Taiwan with CNN, WAER

Robert Murrett, professor of practice of public administration and international affairs, spoke with CNN about House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's trip to Taiwan and was quoted in the WAER article, "SU professor comments on Pelosi's Taiwan visit, advises the US to avoid upsetting China."

August 8, 2022

Murrett Speaks with Politico About House Speaker Pelosi’s Trip to Taiwan

Robert Murrett, professor of practice of public administration and international affairs, was quoted in the Politico article, "Pelosi Taiwan trip overrides Chinese military threats."

August 2, 2022

Murrett in the IBT: Chinese Imports of Discounted Russian Oil 'No Surprise'

Robert B. Murrett, professor of practice of public administration and international affairs and deputy director of the Institute for Security Law and Policy at Syracuse University spoke with the International Business Times for the article "Oil Market: China And India Help Russia Beat US And EU Sanctions."
July 11, 2022

See related: China, Energy, India, Russia, Trade, Ukraine

Murrett Talks About the G7 and NATO Summits on 570 WSYR

Robert Murrett, professor of practice of public administration and international affairs, was interviewed on 570 WSYR about the G7 and NATO Summit meetings.

July 6, 2022

Murrett Talks to International Business Times About China’s Recent Accusations Regarding US, Taiwan

Robert Murrett, professor of practice of public administration and international affairs, was quoted in the International Business Times article, "China Accuses The US Of Using Taiwan To Divide The Indo-Pacific Region."

June 23, 2022

Murrett talks to International Business Times, Politico About US-China Relations

Robert Murrett, professor of practice of public administration and international affairs, discussed the latest in U.S.-China relations in International Business Times and Politico articles.

June 8, 2022

Murrett Discusses Biden’s Comments on Defending Taiwan in Newsweek

Robert Murrett, professor of practice of public administration and international affairs, was quoted in the Newsweek article, "On Taiwan, Biden's China Actions Speak Louder Than His Gaffes."

June 1, 2022

Murrett Piece on the Implications of the War in Ukraine Published in The Hill

"The current fight and lasting implications of the war in Ukraine," written by Professor of Practice Robert Murrett, was published in The Hill. 

May 2, 2022

See related: NATO, Russia, Ukraine

Murrett weighs in on the size of China's naval fleet in Military Times

When it comes to fleet size, Robert Murrett, professor of practice of public administration and international affairs, says that China’s fleet largely remains in its backyard, while a good number of the U.S. force is underway around the world, making a number-to-number assessment incomplete.
April 13, 2021

See related: China, National Security

Murrett talks to Fox News about Russia's Arctic build-up

"Russia is developing a series of weapons that are very concerning from the standpoint of the United States," says Vice Adm. Robert B. Murrett (Ret.), professor of practice of public administration and international affairs. "The Arctic is actually smaller and just a terrific shortcut whether you're in an aircraft, whether you're underneath the surface of the ocean, and also for intercontinental ballistic missiles, this goes back to the Cold War."
April 8, 2021

Murrett talks to Government Executive about presidential transition activities

Robert Murrett, professor of practice of public administration and international affairs, says he "would be more concerned" if the president-elect was someone other than Biden since he "is so familiar with the national security arena" from his tenure as vice president and chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

November 17, 2020

INSCT renamed SU Institute for Security Policy and Law

The institute’s new name and identity reflect this growth in topics and activities, and it acknowledges the Institute’s longstanding flexibility in addressing evolving security challenges—both within the United States and around the world—through interdisciplinary research, teaching, public service and policy analysis.

November 11, 2019

See related: Centennial, School History

SU named a US Intelligence Community Center for Academic Excellence

Established in 2005 by Congress, the IC CAE program is designed to increase the number of culturally and ethnically diverse, multi-disciplinary professionals in the intelligence community. The program "will leverage contributions from virtually all the schools and colleges at Syracuse University, and provide additional career opportunities for our students,” says Vice Admiral Robert Murrett (retired), professor of practice of public administration and international affairs.

June 6, 2019

On 70th anniversary of NATO, Murrett discusses its impact in US News

"The alliance has had overwhelming positive influence and maintained its relevance," writes Robert Murrett, professor of practice of public administration and international affairs.

April 4, 2019

See related: NATO, United States

Uzbekistan Ambassador Javlon Vahobov visits SU, explores collaboration

Uzbekistan Ambassador to the United States Javlon Vahobov and senior officers from the Uzbekistan Embassy met Monday with Syracuse University officials to discuss educational partnerships between their country, the Maxwell School, and the School of Information Studies (iSchool). The visit included meetings with leadership of both schools, a tour of campus, and meetings with students.

February 26, 2019

See related: Central Asia

Murrett discusses upcoming US-North Korea summit with Fox News

Denuclearization will likely be at the center of the meeting later this month between President Donald Trump and North Korea leader Kim Jong Un, says Robert Murrett, professor of practice of public administration and international affairs. “Trade is going to be a part of [their talks],” Murrett says, adding Kim has expressed interest in “bringing their economy into the 21st century.”

February 21, 2019

Murrett discusses the US-North Korea summit with Fox News

"These talks have the ability to reduce security tensions in East Asia and present an opportunity for the U.S. to reinforce the strong links with South Korea, Japan and even China," says Robert Murrett, deputy director of the Institute for National Security and Counterterrorism.

May 9, 2018

Murrett speaks to Brazilian media about Trump's visit to Asia

Robert Murrett, deputy director of the Institute for National Security and Counterterrorism, spoke with the Brazilian newspaper Estadão about President Trump's visit to Asia. Murrett says the issue of North Korea will be at the center of Trump's agenda in Beijing. "Any kind of action against North Korea has to include the Chinese." 11/13/17
November 13, 2017

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