Averell Schmidt, professor of government, whose research examines the politics of international cooperation, human rights, and political violence, says the key deliverable is that talks are even happening.  

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Landon Schnabel, associate professor of sociology, and Kim Haines-Eitzen, professor of early Christianity, on the strains within the Catholic–evangelical coalition, blasphemous imagery, and broader religious and political implications.

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Bryn Rosenfeld, a professor of government at Cornell University who studies post-communist politics and public opinion, says Hungary’s turn against the European Union may say less about its voters — and more about the political strategy of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.

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Allen Carlson, an associate professor of government at Cornell University and an expert on Chinese foreign policy, says Cheng’s visit amounts to political theater, with Washington and Beijing being the real decision makers.

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David Silbey, a professor of history at Cornell University who specializes in military history and defense policy, says it’s difficult to say definitively whether U.S. actions constitute war crimes.

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A record warm March melted an already depleted snowpack across the western United States creating concerns for April, a month critical for water management. The following Cornell University experts are tracking impacts to the environment and communities.

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Vidya Mani, a visiting professor at Cornell University whose research focuses on global supply chains, says after a month of war, essential products such as fuel, fertilizer, metals, and chemicals have already been severely disrupted.

Economics and Business

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As recess quickly approaches, House Republican leaders just rejected a Senate bill that would partially fund DHS, putting the GOP’s lack of strategy and coordination on full display says Cornell University expert Dan Lamb. 

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With the weather warming up in New York state, it’s time to check for ticks after spending the day outdoors.

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Minmo Gahng, assistant professor of finance at Cornell University, says Elon Musk has often criticized public markets, but a SpaceX IPO serves practical goals.

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