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Gueorguiev discusses China's National Supervisory Commission on CNBC

Dimitar Gueorguiev, assistant professor of political science, was interviewed on CNBC for the segment "The consequences of China's National Supervisory Commission." "It's consequential in terms of the structure of the state," says Gueorguiev of the NSC, "and it's now very consequential in terms of leadership politics and succession.
March 21, 2018

Barkun cited in Washington Post article on Rothschilds, conspiracy theories

"The Rothschilds, who combined Jewishness, banking and international ties, presented an attractive target” for conspiracy theorists, says Michael Barkun, professor emeritus of political science.

March 20, 2018

Maxwell School ranks top 10 for 10 public affairs specialties

“We’re proud to receive the recognition of our peers across so many categories of excellence—ten specialties ranked in the top 10—as we pursue our mission to provide the very best professional education for our students,” says David M. Van Slyke, dean of the Maxwell School.

March 20, 2018

Silverstein discusses religiosity, grandparents in sociology journal

Merril Silverstein & Vern L. Bengtson
March 19, 2018

Taylor weighs in on Putin's reelection in Washington Post

"The key thing that happened Sunday is that Putin formally became a lame duck in a political system dependent on one man," says Brian Taylor, professor and chair of political science.

March 19, 2018

Banks discusses new subpoenas issued by Mueller on Bloomberg podcast

"Going after these records will provide more details about relationship of any Russian financial interests and any Trump business ties," analyzes William C. Banks, professor of public administration and international affairs. 

March 16, 2018

Lovely discusses fairness of Chinese automobile tariffs in CNN Money

Mary Lovely, professor of economics, says the reason why the United States and China have such drastically different tariff rates for imported cars is because of a pre-existing deal between the countries to keep car tariffs high while slashing import taxes on other goods, such as soybeans.

March 16, 2018

McCormick article on glamorizing drug lords published by Univision

"Let’s be clear what the bottom line is here: El Chapo should be condemned, not celebrated, for his crimes," writes Gladys McCormick, associate professor of history and Jay and Debe Moskowitz Endowed Chair in Mexico-U.S. Relations.

March 15, 2018

Smullen quoted in Financial Times article on fired secretary of state

Regarding Rex Tillerson’s proposed replacement, Mike Pompeo, William Smullen, director of Maxwell's National Security Studies program, says he would need to restore the morale of "an agency that has been in despair for much of the administration."

March 14, 2018

O'Keefe weighs in on Trump's military space force proposal in Associated Press

"This is more about boosting reconnaissance and cyber security than fighting in orbit," says Sean O'Keefe, University Professor and Phanstiel Chair in Leadership. "You can emphasize more help for the military in space without going to the massive organizational change and expense."

March 14, 2018

Lopoo, London paper on household crowding featured by Urban Institute

"Household Crowding During Childhood and Long-Term Education Outcomes," written by Leonard Lopoo and Andrew London, was featured on How Housing Matters, the Urban Institute's online resource for the most rigorous research and practical information on how a quality, stable, affordable home in a vibrant community contributes to individual and community success. 03/14/18
March 14, 2018

Steinberg discusses global role of US at ESADE Big Challenges series

James Steinberg, University Professor of social science, international affairs, and law, participated in a recent session of ESADE's Big Challenges series, entitled "The United States and its New Global Role." According to Steinberg, "The mobilisation of civil society plays a key role in drawing politicians' attention to certain causes and promoting agendas for the common good on a global scale," adding, however, that "in order to generate a real impact, these social sensitivities must ultimately be translated into concrete policies." 
March 13, 2018

Mitra discusses India's restrictive labor regulations in Livemint

Devashish Mitra, Gerald B. and Daphna Cramer Professor of Global Affairs, argues that "restrictive labor regulations have prevented India from reaping the full potential benefits of opening up the economy."

March 13, 2018

Disaster’s Wake

Steve Hagerty’s company helps communities facing disasters — acts of God and acts of terror that would otherwise overwhelm the regular operations of government.

March 12, 2018

Thorson paper on fight against fake news published in Science

David Lazer, Matthew Baum, Yochai Benkler, Adam Berinsky, Kelly Greenhill, Filippo Menczer, Miriam Metzger, Brendan Nyhan, Gordon Pennycook, David Rothschild, Michael Schudson, Steven Sloman, Cass Sunstein, Emily Thorson, Duncan Watts & Jonathan Zittrain
Emily Thorson, assistant professor of political science, and co-authors call for a coordinated investigation into the underlying social, psychological and technological forces behind fake news to counteract the phenomenon's negative influence on society.
March 9, 2018

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Better Spaces, Safer Places: Wyoming Street Neighborhood Audit

The Lerner Center and its community partners organized a neighborhood audit of the Wyoming Street corridor in the Near Westside, using a Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) expert to speak about ways that the built environment can influence perceptions of safety and deter crime. The information gathered will be used to share conclusions with key stakeholders and address problems in the community.

March 9, 2018

Taylor interviewed for OZY article on socioeconomic protests in Russia

Institutional reforms such as increasing the independence of the courts or increasing bureaucratic accountability would undermine its very foundation, says Brian Taylor, professor and chair of political science.

March 9, 2018

Harrington Meyer paper on Social Security reform published in RSF Journal of Social Sciences

Pamela Herd, Melissa M. Favreault, Madonna Harrington Meyer & Timothy M. Smeeding
March 9, 2018

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