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Mabel Berezin, professor of sociology at Cornell University, is an expert on French politics and the history and development of populism and fascism in Europe. Berezin comments on the “yellow vest” protest that have called for their fourth demonstration on Saturday in Paris. The movement, which started as a response to a proposed hike in fuel taxes, is continuing to protest despite the government’s decision – earlier this week – to walk back the tax increase.

International Reach

Arts and Sciences

Law and Policy

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The UK parliament has started a much-anticipated five-day debate on Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit proposal. Lawmakers will vote to reject or accept the deal next week, a decision that will have ripple effects in Europe as well as within British domestic politics. Cornell University experts weigh in on what those effects may be.

International Reach

Law and Policy

Economics and Business

Industrial and Labor Relations

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On Monday, Japanese carmaker Nissan announced that it was firing its chairman, Carlos Ghosn after authorities had arrested him for alleged financial misconduct. Ghosn is accused of having under-reported over $44 million in pay and of having diverted company funds for personal use. Arthur Wheaton, a car industry expert at Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations, says that Ghosn’s case is an – unsurprising – example of corporate greed.

Economics and Business

Business, Economics & Entrepreneurship

International Reach

Industrial and Labor Relations

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Allen Carlson, associate professor in Cornell University’s Government Department and director of the China and Asia Pacific Studies program, says the midterm election results indicate identity politics will drive attitudes toward China in the coming years.

Law and Policy

International

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The upcoming polls in the central German state of Hesse are increasingly catching analysts’ eyes after the recent electoral shake in Bavaria. Angela Merkel’s coalition, which lost significantly to both the right-wing and green parties in Bavaria earlier this month, now faces another important test. 

International

Arts and Sciences

Law and Policy

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Sabrina Karim, assistant professor in Cornell University’s department of government and an expert on the relationship between gender and violence, says that the awarding the prize to Mukwege and Murad sends a message about the importance of addressing sexual violence, even as it continues to prevalent around the world.

International

Law and Policy

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Allen Carlson is an associate professor in Cornell University’s Government Department and director of the China and Asia Pacific Studies program, and says that all is not right between the U.S. and China, and a comprehensive review of this relationship is pressing.

International

Law and Policy

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Mason Peck, professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at Cornell University and former NASA Chief Technologist comments on the failure of a Soyuz rocket launch and emergency landing.

Physical Sciences & Engineering

Engineering

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Philip McMichael, professor of development sociology at Cornell University views a proposed United Nations declaration as a much needed advocacy tool for rural workers’ rights to food and land in an era of land grabbing in rural communities.

Law and Policy

Food & Agriculture

International

Agriculture and Life Sciences

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Gustavo Flores-Macias says that the bilateral approach to the new trade deal weakened the Mexican negotiating position and signaled victory for Trump.

International

Law and Policy

Business, Economics & Entrepreneurship

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