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Taylor Speaks with La Presse About the War in Ukraine, Russia’s Persistence

The concentration of troops in the east of the country shows that the Russian president has not given up on his goal of enslaving Ukraine despite multiple setbacks since the launch of the invasion, says Brian Taylor, professor of political science.

February 22, 2023

See related: Conflict, Russia, Ukraine

Lasch-Quinn’s Review of David Stuttard’s ‘Phoenix’ Published in LA Review of Books

"Even if "Phoenix were merely a retelling of a familiar tale, its well-hewn narrative would still have much appeal," writes Elisabeth Lasch-Quinn, professor of history. "The story is epic. But it does more by giving us an interpretation we should consider, both as a warning and a source of hope."
February 8, 2023

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Williams Reacts to the US Deployment of Tanks to Ukraine in Atlantic Council Article

"The decision of Germany to allow allies to send Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, as well as Berlin dispatching its own bilateral donation, is a significant symbol of allied commitment to Ukraine, but the implications of this move should not be exaggerated," says Michael Williams, associate professor of public administration and international affairs.

February 6, 2023

Williams Discusses NATO’s DIANA Initiative with DefenseScoop

DIANA [Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North-Atlantic] could prove key to facilitating interoperability and a more level playing field between the nations—in emerging tech areas and traditional ones that are rapidly evolving, says Michael Williams, associate professor of public administration and international affairs.

January 27, 2023

Hromadžić Featured in Al Jazeera Article on the Balkans and the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina

"People in the Balkans are trapped in ethnic grids, in a monstrous bureaucracy that doesn't work, brought to a 'status quo' that is paralyzing," says Azra Hromadžić, associate professor of anthropology. 

January 20, 2023

Jacobson Speaks with MSNBC About Prigozhin, Emergence of Mercenary Fighting in Ukraine

A paramilitary outfit is making gains for Russia in eastern Ukraine. The Wagner Group, as the militia is known, is operated by Putin ally Yevgeny Prigozhin. Mark Jacobson, assistant dean for Washington programs, discussed the situation with MSNBC.

January 20, 2023

Allport Speaks with NewsNation, WGN Radio About Prince Harry’s New Book

"Harry seems to, for good reasons or bad, rightly or wrongly, he seems to have an enormous amount of grievances and he’s not being shy about saying them," says Alan Allport, professor of history.

January 13, 2023

See related: Europe, Media & Journalism

Murrett Quoted in Newsweek Article on US Providing Aid to Ukraine

"If the U.S. had not worked with our allies and provided substantial military, economic and humanitarian aid to Ukraine, we would be facing a wide range of strategic threats in Europe and elsewhere," Robert Murrett, professor of practice of public administration and international affairs, tells Newsweek.

January 9, 2023

See related: Foreign Policy, Russia, Ukraine

Allport Talks to NewsNation About King Charles’s Christmas Message

"I think it seems to have been pretty successful," says Alan Allport, Dr. Walter Montgomery and Marian Gruber Professor of History. "Charles has had an awful lot of time to prepare for this role."

January 6, 2023

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Taylor Discusses President Zelensky’s Visit to the US in Newsweek Article

Brian Taylor, professor of political science, tells Newsweek that Zelensky's visit is "well-timed" and intends to signal that U.S. support remains strong, despite the Republican Party soon taking control of the House.

January 2, 2023

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