Maxwell School News and Commentary
McDowell Speaks with CNN About Russia’s Gold Mining Operations in Sudan
Daniel McDowell, associate professor of political science, was quoted in the CNN article, "Russia is plundering gold in Sudan to boost Putin's war effort in Ukraine."
See related: Africa (Sub-Saharan), International Affairs, Russia
Wilson Talks to Inside Climate News About the EPA, the Supreme Court and Climate Policy
Bob Wilson, associate professor of geography and the environment, was quoted in the Inside Climate News article, "After It Narrowed the EPA’s Authority, Talks of Expanding the Supreme Court Garner New Support."
See related: Climate Change, Congress, SCOTUS, United States
Pralle Weighs in on the Need for State Policies Related to Extreme Weather in ABC News Article
Sarah Pralle, associate professor of political science, was quoted in the ABC News article, "States take charge to protect people from extreme heat."
See related: Climate Change, State & Local, United States
Banks Quoted in BBC News Article on Accuracy of US Strike on al-Qaeda Leader Ayman al-Zawahiri
Professor Emeritus William Banks was interviewed for the BBC News article, "Ayman al-Zawahiri: How US strike could kill al-Qaeda leader - but not his family."
See related: Afghanistan, International Affairs
Brown Explores Anti-Public Health Right Wing Political Resistance During the Pandemic in New Study
"America’s dark harbingers; a genealogical analysis of self-disposing right-wing subjects during the pandemic," authored by Ph.D. student Austin McNeill Brown, was published in Culture, Theory and Critique.
See related: COVID-19, Health Policy, Student Experience
Jacobson Discusses the US Drone Strike That Killed al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri with CBS News
Mark Jacobson, assistant dean for Washington Programs, analyzed the U.S. drone strike that killed top al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri on CBS News Mornings.
See related: Afghanistan, International Affairs
Murrett Speaks with Politico About House Speaker Pelosi’s Trip to Taiwan
Robert Murrett, professor of practice of public administration and international affairs, was quoted in the Politico article, "Pelosi Taiwan trip overrides Chinese military threats."
See related: China, East Asia, Foreign Policy, International Affairs
Early Experiences Inspired 2022 Robertson Fellows
Andrew Gasparini and Melissa Alvisi have just joined the ranks of incoming graduate students at the Maxwell School, pursing dual master’s degrees in public administration and international relations.
See related: Awards & Honors, Student Experience
Hamersma Talks About Statistical Grammar on The Hidden Curriculum Podcast
Sarah Hamersma, associate professor of public administration and international affairs, discussed statistical grammar and the importance of communicating results honestly and effectively on The Hidden Curriculum podcast.
See related: Media & Journalism, Research Methods, United States
Sharp Discusses the Election of 1800 With the Washington Post
Professor Emeritus James Roger Sharp was quoted in the Washington Post article, "Maryland races could take days to call. The election of 1800 was worse."
See related: Government, Political Parties, U.S. Elections, United States