Burman weighs in on the debate about taxes in New York Times
"A lot of the debate about taxes is really a debate about spending," says Leonard Burman, professor of public administration and international affairs. "What is the role of government, and what is the value of government spending? Those tend to be the real underlying question."
Four Maxwell students named 2017 Syracuse University Scholars
Banks discusses US surveillance methods in Voice of America and Wired
“One of the things that this revelation about Page reinforces is that it wasn’t politicized at all. That it was done following the FISA process,” says William C. Banks, professor of public administration and international affairs. “There was plenty of evidence that the Russians were up to something concerning the election last year, so there was a lot of reason to want to surveil those who might have been involved.”
Smullen discusses Syrian air strike on local news channels
Zoli weighs in on US missile attacks on Syria in CBS SF article
“At its best, this strike resets the international norm against use of chemical weapons which the Obama Administration let lapse, gives the beleaguered citizens of the Middle East hope that strong powers will not tolerate these outrageous human rights brutalities against poor civilians … at its worst, this strike could cause larger fights with Russia and Iran …,” says Corri Zoli.
Faricy cited in Christian Science Monitor article on tax reform
Chris Faricy, associate professor of political science, finds in recent surveys that people significantly overestimate the amount of tax middle- and low-income households pay in federal taxes.
Reeher comments on Trump's image after Syrian strikes in The Hill
Grant Reeher, professor of political science and director of the Campbell Public Affairs Institute, says that the ordering and execution of military action in Syria could make President Trump look more conventional, even if the polls look distinctly tepid for him now.
Steinberg article on Trump-XI summit in National Interest
"What is just as important as any specific measure is the overarching recognition that an ongoing process of signaling resolve while also offering reassurance is the only viable way forward in U.S.-China relations," writes University Professor James Steinberg and his co-author on the Trump administrations opportunity to establish stability among the U.S. and China.
Center for Migration Studies appoints Winders as editor of International Migration Review journal
Marvin Lender '63 BA (PSc) honored for entrepreneurship, philanthropy
Smullen discusses the chemical attack in Syria on WSYR-TV
William Smullen, director of National Security Studies, says the best option is for the international community, specifically the U.N. Security Council, to take very strong action against Syria.
Mitra op-ed on Trump's anti-globalisation agenda in The World Financial Review
"The solution to our jobs problem is not trade protection but social protection and subsidised higher education," writes Devashish Mitra, professor of economics.
Keck discusses the Senate's nuclear option on Syracuse.com
Tom Keck looks at the possibility and the effects of the Senate's 'Nuclear option', which would change the rules for Supreme Court nominees, while triggering heavy partisan fallout.
Gerard and Castro conduct conflict management workshops in Belize
Memorial service to be held for Professor Emeritus William Mangin
Reeher quoted in The Hill article on confirmation process for Gorsuch
Grant Reeher, professor of political science, describes Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch's confirmation as “a normal accomplishment; and I think he [President Trump] needs a couple of those at this point, given everything else.”
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Boroujerdi named a 2017-18 American Council on Education (ACE) Fellow
“I thank the University leadership for nominating me, and I look forward to learning new skills during my fellowship year,” says Mehrzad Boroujerdi, professor and chair of political science at the Maxwell School, who has been named an American Council on Education (ACE) Fellow for the 2017-18 academic year.