Murphy awarded fellowship from John Carter Brown Library
Tessa Murphy, assistant professor of history, has been awarded a long-term fellowship from the John Carter Brown Library at Brown University. Murphy’s current book project, "The Creole Archipelago," traces British and French attempts to assimilate or remake colonial societies that evolved beyond the boundaries of European empire in the early modern Caribbean.
McCormick quoted in USA Today article on Mexico drug war, immigration
Gladys McCormick, Jay and Debe Moskowitz Endowed Chair in Mexico-U.S. Relations, explains (former) Mexican President Felipe Calderón's strategy to crack down on drug trafficking organizations was to eliminate drug kingpins. But rather than eliminating the cartels, the capture and death of cartel leaders have led to their members creating smaller organizations.
Gueorguiev discusses North Korea, US-China trade in Washington Examiner
Dimitar Gueorguiev talks to Washington Examiner about the Trump administrations missteps to US relationships with North Korea, by pushing an effort to sign a trade deal with China. "The Trump administration, more so than any previous administration, has been willing to link security and economic issues," says Gueorguiev.
Faricy comments on tax cuts, refunds in Bloomberg
Chris Faricy, associate professor of political science, says "You can tell people you gave them a tax cut, but if they don’t believe it and their refunds are smaller, it’s a hard sell politically," in an article for Bloomberg.
Huber quoted in Motherboard article on tech advances, climate change
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The political economy of land reform enactments: New cross-national evidence (1900–2010)
McCormick discusses the crisis in Venezuela in The Hill
"The U.S. government’s ties to humanitarian aid to Venezuela are deeply suspect and it’s common knowledge that it’s intended to fast track the military’s defection of current President Nicolás Maduro," writes Gladys McCormick, associate professor of history and Jay and Debe Moskowitz Endowed Chair in Mexico-U.S. Relations. "If it truly is to be humanitarian aid, the Trump administration needs to decouple it from its aggressive, militaristic agenda," she adds.
Nicolelli appointed chief financial officer of Casa Systems
Casa Systems, a leading broadband infrastructure provider which operates in more than 70 countries and employs more than 700 people worldwide, named Maxwell alumnus Maurizio Nicolelli ‘90 B.A. (PSc) as its new chief financial officer. Nicolelli was previously CFO of FactSet Research Systems, a financial data and software company.
Lerner Chair Shannon Monnat publishes commentary in US News and World Report on the social and economic drivers of the U.S. opioid crisis
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.
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Banks weighs in on southern border troop deployment in Foreign Policy
William C. Banks, professor emeritus of public administration and international affairs, believes there is no "clear, positive legal authority" for active-duty U.S. troops to be at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Jihun Han is chief of staff for Oregon State Representative Jack Zika
Before serving as Zika’s chief of staff, Jihun Han ’16 B.A. (PSc) worked as a political affairs manager for the Oregon Association of Realtors, one of the largest trade associations in Oregon.
Sultana awarded international 2019 Glenda Laws Award by American Association of Geographers
Farhana Sultana, associate professor of geography and research director for environmental collaboration and conflicts, has been awarded the 2019 Glenda Laws Award, which recognizes outstanding contributions to geographic research on social issues.
What are we hiding? Preventable causes of death are not accurately counted for adults with intellectual disability
Wilson explains how diet can impact climate on Life in HD podcast
Maxwell Advisory Board adds four members
They are Michael G. Fox ’95 B.A. (Soc) , Nancy Jacobson ’94 B.A.(PSc) , Brian White ’02 M.P.A., and Debra Whitman ’97 Ph.D. (Econ) . In addition, Molly Broad ’62 B.A. (Econ) , a long-time member of the board, has been added to its list of honorary members.
Monnat discusses opioid crisis, Trump's national emergency on WSKG
"Opioids are far more deadly than any drugs that are entering through the U.S.-Mexico border,” says Shannon Monnat, associate professor of sociology and Lerner Chair for Public Health Promotion.
O'Keefe op-ed on Space Force issues published in The Hill
"If enacted, this directive will add an organizational overhead expense for this separation and will create countless bureaucratic fist fights over what goes into which part of this new Department of the Air Force enterprise," writes Sean O'Keefe, University Professor and Howard G. and S. Louise Phanstiel Chair in Strategic Management and Leadership.