The Russian invasion of Ukraine has been met with severe economic sanctions from Europe and the United States that will have ripple effects throughout the global economy. These Cornell University experts are available to discuss the conflict and its implications.

International

Law, Government & Public Policy

Economics and Business

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

Law and Policy

Social & Behavioral Sciences

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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

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The Russian government said this week that the U.S. rejection of demands over Ukraine has left “little optimism” for a resolution of the crisis. Tensions have soared with Russia over concerns that Moscow is planning to invade Ukraine.

International

Foreign Policy

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Cornell experts are available to discuss the advancement of the Taliban in Afghanistan, as well as the impact of the U.S. withdrawal from the country.

Foreign Policy

International

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Barry Strauss, professor of history at Cornell University, says that Qasem Soleimani’s charisma and skill as a leader will be difficult for Iran to replace, thereby making Americans safer.

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Arts and Sciences

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On Wednesday, French President Emmanuel Macron vowed to rebuild the Cathedral of Notre Dame within five years, in time for the 2024 Paris Olympics. While some experts have raised doubts that timeline is feasible, Barry Strauss, professor of history at Cornell University’s College of Arts and Sciences, says that Macron’s approach mirrors that of Roman emperors who, since ancient times, have been conscious of the symbolic – and political – power of holy sites.   

International

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Arts & Humanities

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April 4 marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). The alliance, whichmany credit for helping secure a period of unprecedented peace in Europe, has repeatedly been called into question by President Trump who says that NATO’s financial burden is unfairly tilted towards the U.S. Cornell historians say that despite its current challenges, NATO’s legacy is one of remarkable success.

International

Arts and Sciences

Law and Policy

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Barry Strauss, military and naval historian and a professor in humanistic studies at Cornell University, comments on the potential for a U.S. Space Force.

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Arts & Humanities

Arts and Sciences

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This week President Trump will embark in his first visit to Asia, a 13-day trip with scheduled stops in Japan, South Korea, China, Vietnam and the Philippines. The trip is seen as a chance for the administration to clarify its stance on outstanding foreign policy issues in the region, such as the handling of North Korea and U.S. leadership in the Pacific. Cornell experts Annelise Riles, Barry Strauss and Andrew Mertha are available to discuss some of the thorniest issues to confront the U.S. delegation during the trip.

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Law School

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