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Cornell faculty members and experts weigh in on current events.

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King Charles III must quickly determine his path as ruler

September 8, 2022

Cornell experts are available to discuss the passing of Queen Elizabeth II and the role of the monarchy.

International

Cornell historian available to discuss Zelenskyy address to Congress

March 16, 2022

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered an impassioned plea to the U.S. Congress on Wednesday morning.

International

Fascism expert: Italy is next in the European nationalist movement, here is why.

September 21, 2022

Italy will vote for a new national government on September 25. The outcome of the parliamentary elections could have dramatic effects on the country and European Union.  Mabel Berezin is a comparative sociologist at Cornell University whose work explores fascist, nationalist and populist movements in Europe and associated threats to democracy.

International

Cornell experts available to discuss death of ISIS leader

February 3, 2022

President Joe Biden says the leader of the Islamic State group, Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi, was killed during an overnight raid by U.S. special forces. 

International
Foreign Policy

Ancient Rome offers insight into Russian aggression

March 9, 2022

Barry Strauss, professor of history and classics, draws parallels between the Roman approach to aggression and the Russian. 

Law and Policy
Social & Behavioral Sciences

American perception of Olympics sabotage claim ‘doesn’t matter’ to China

January 31, 2022

China claims the U.S. plans to pay athletes to 'sabotage' the Beijing Winter Olympic Games.

International
Foreign Policy

Risk factors in India mystery illness make cause difficult to determine

December 10, 2020

Sarah Besky says causes for ‘mystery illnesses,’ especially in marginalized areas, are hard to identify given the multiple risk factors that are a part of domestic life in these regions.

Health, Nutrition & Medicine
International
Industrial and Labor Relations

Finland, Sweden considering NATO not surprising given historical context

May 11, 2022

Key decision-makers in Finland and Sweden are set to announce their positions on NATO membership this week – an expansion would leave Russia surrounded by NATO countries.

International Reach
Law and Policy
Law, Government & Public Policy

Ukraine invasion heightens anxiety in Taiwan

March 1, 2022

A U.S. delegation arrived in Taiwan to show support for the nation as leaders are expected to meet with President Tsai Ing-wen this week.

International

In shadow of Ukraine war, EU elections face critical moment

March 31, 2022

Mabel Berezin is a comparative sociologist at Cornell University whose work explores the intersection of political institutions and cultural meanings with an emphasis on challenges to democratic cohesion and solidarity in Europe.

Law and Policy
International