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Hranchak Talks to Newsweek and Daily Express About Tucker Carlson’s Interview with Putin
"He emphasizes, 'This is not your war. It is so far from you. You have other matters besides Ukraine,'" says Tetiana Hranchak, visiting assistant teaching professor. "Putin really wants to persuade the West to end the war sooner, which may indirectly indicate that his resources are running out."
See related: Defense & Security, Government, Media & Journalism, Russia, Ukraine
Taylor Quoted in La Presse Article on a Clash Between NATO and Russia
"He [Putin] could get drunk on his success, conclude that the West is just a paper tiger and decide to push further to see what happens," says Brian Taylor, professor of political science and director of the Moynihan Institute of Global Affairs.
See related: Defense & Security, International Affairs, NATO, Russia, Ukraine
Bendix Article on Increasing Racial and Ethnic Diversity in Physical Geography Published in Eos
"We need to be intentional in forging new pathways by which BIPOC students can find physical geography and achieve their desired level of education, because regardless of career end points, diversification depends on drawing in more students from marginalized groups," writes Professor Emeritus of Geography and the Environment Jacob Bendix and his co-authors.
See related: Race & Ethnicity, U.S. Education, United States
Landes Weighs In on US Census Bureau Change in How It Asks About Disabilities in AP Article
“Good news. Good news. Good news,” says Scott Landes, associate professor of sociology and O'Hanley Faculty Scholar. “They got the message that we need to engage.”
See related: Disability, Federal, United States
Reeher Quoted in BBC Article on Trump’s Defamation Defeat
"It's hurt the general population's views of him, but it's fueled and strengthened his base, and even driven some Republicans on the fence to 'stay loyal' to the cause," says Grant Reeher, professor of political science. "Trump has been trying to wear these legal troubles as a badge of honor for his victimization, and of his commitment to his supporters."
See related: Federal, Law, Media & Journalism, U.S. Elections, United States
Murrett Discusses Tensions in the Middle East With Defense One, The Hill, Newsweek and VOA News
“Difficult choices will be required in the days and weeks ahead as military operations continue a policy of strong deterrence without seeking widespread escalation that could harm our interests and those of our allies,” says Vice Adm. Robert Murrett (Ret.), professor of practice of public administration and international affairs.
Dutkowsky Talks to WalletHub About Choosing Where to Live When Retiring
"First and foremost, housing costs. What will it do to my household wealth if I buy a house outright in that area (including selling my own house)?," says Professor Emeritus of Economics Donald Dutkowsky about factors retirees should consider when choosing a state for retirement.
See related: Housing, Retirement, United States
Taylor Comments on Declining Human Rights in Russia in Forbes Article
“Russia doesn't have real elections most of all because it's basically illegal to be an opposition politician or activist or independent journalist anymore, not just because of manipulating rules at election time,” says Brian Taylor, professor of political science.
See related: Government, Human Rights, International Affairs, Media & Journalism, Russia
Diem Discusses Monastic Rules of Love in the Middle Ages on Monk’s Whispers Podcast
Love in a monastery? Can this be? Albrecht Diem, professor of history, examines the monastic rules of the time to explore how friendship, love and sexual attraction were discussed between monks in the 9th-century Reichenau monastery.
See related: Europe
Reeher Quoted in Newsweek Article on the Rise and Fall of Ron DeSantis
"Smoother, more refined, younger, better informed on the issues, but still aggressive on policy and willing to fight the cultural battles the Right seems to care about. Is that enough to persuade a loyal Republican voter, who is weighing that against a proven battler? Apparently not," says Grant Reeher, director of the Campbell Public Affairs Institute.
See related: Federal, Political Parties, U.S. Elections, United States