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U.S. strikes deal for military bases with Philippines

February 2, 2023

Tom Pepinsky is a professor of government and director of the Southeast Asia Program at Cornell University, he says the deal is a major development in U.S. Indo-Pacific strategy.

International Reach
Foreign Policy
Arts & Humanities

Looming questions as U.S. investigates ‘spy balloon’

February 9, 2023

The State Department says China’s surveillance balloons have flown over more than 40 countries and can collect communications signals.

Foreign Policy
Law and Policy
Law, Government & Public Policy

In an age of drones and UAVs, why balloons are having a moment

February 13, 2023

Paul Lushenko is a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army and senior policy fellow at Cornell University’s Tech Policy Lab, he says there are several potential reasons as to why balloons have thrust back into the spotlight.

International Reach
Foreign Policy
Cornell Tech

Cornell expert: Strike on Iran latest example of how drones are changing warfare

January 30, 2023

Paul Lushenko is a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army, senior policy fellow at Cornell University’s Tech Policy Lab, and says the attack on Iran suggests that the proliferation of commercially-available and easily weaponized drones, has resulted in distinct patterns of strikes that are markedly different from U.S. operations.

International
Foreign Policy

Biden, Xi meeting a chance to ‘step back from the brink’ of conflict

November 11, 2022

President Joe Biden will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday before the Group of 20 summit in Indonesia, their first in-person encounter since Biden took office.

International
Law and Policy
Foreign Policy
Law, Government & Public Policy

Drones ‘arms race’ renews debate on global governance

October 20, 2022

The United States is calling for a United Nations Security Council briefing regarding news that Russia is using Iranian drones for its war on Ukraine.

International Reach
Foreign Policy
Law and Policy
Law, Government & Public Policy

DOD's overhaul of U.S. combat operations “fails” to acknowledge role of collateral damage

August 25, 2022

The Department of Defense released an action plan to help reduce civilian casualties during war.

Foreign Policy
Law, Government & Public Policy
Law and Policy

What’s next for Brazil: Cornell experts on economics, politics post-election

September 29, 2022

The first round of Brazil’s elections on Oct. 2 will see former leftist president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva face off against right-wing incumbent Jair Bolsonaro. The following Cornell University professors are available to discuss the implications for Brazil and South America.

International
Foreign Policy
Law, Government & Public Policy

NATO decision on Finland, Sweden strong on paper, future unclear

June 29, 2022

NATO has formally invited Finland and Sweden to join its alliance after Turkey dropped its objections. The decision comes as Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war against Ukraine continues.

International Reach
International
Law and Policy
Foreign Policy
Law, Government & Public Policy

With visit to Taiwan, Pelosi upsets Xi-Biden’s balancing act

August 2, 2022

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has landed in Taiwan, becoming the highest-ranking American official in 25 years to visit the self-ruled island. 

International Reach
International
Foreign Policy
Law and Policy

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