Tip Sheets

Cornell faculty members and experts weigh in on current events.

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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

Martial law anniversary marked by ‘historical revisionism’

September 16, 2022

September 21st marks the 50th anniversary of the late President Ferdinand Marcos imposing martial law on the Philippines.

International Reach
International

Cornell experts on war in Ukraine, global ripple effects

September 21, 2022

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

Somalia faces ‘four horsemen of the food emergency apocalypse’

September 6, 2022

The United Nations warns parts of Somalia will be hit by famine between October and December as a drought worsens and global food prices surge.

Health, Nutrition & Medicine
International
International Reach

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

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

Gorbachev likely haunts Vladimir Putin's dreams

August 30, 2022

Former Soviet president Mikhail Gorbachev has died at 91. Cornell University military historian David Silbey is available to comment on Gorbachev's passing.

International

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

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

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