Tip Sheets

Cornell faculty members and experts weigh in on current events.

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U.S. tech restrictions on China could backfire without ally support

October 7, 2022

The Biden administration has announced new export restrictions aimed at curbing China's advanced computing and chip production capabilities.

Law and Policy
Law, Government & Public Policy
International Reach

Cornell experts available to discuss 2022 midterm elections

October 26, 2022

In less than two weeks, Americans will head to the polls for the midterm elections. The following Cornell University experts are available to discuss topics from the state of democracy to inflation and public opinion.

Law, Government & Public Policy

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

Digital focus of Asia trade plan will help U.S. companies, allies

May 23, 2022

The United States and twelve other nations are joining forces to create a new alliance, termed the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework. One of its four main goals is paving the way for greater digital trade.

International
International Reach
Business, Economics & Entrepreneurship
Economics and Business

Military aid to Ukraine comes amid ‘diplomatic dance’ on world stage

April 21, 2022

President Joe Biden is expected to announce an additional $800 million security assistance to Ukraine today following a similarly sized measure earlier this month.

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

Countering Russian misinformation a ‘comparatively easy’ problem to solve

March 1, 2022

Social media companies are exploring how to counter misinformation related to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Law and Policy
International
science

American perception of Olympics sabotage claim ‘doesn’t matter’ to China

January 31, 2022

China claims the U.S. plans to pay athletes to 'sabotage' the Beijing Winter Olympic Games.

International
Foreign Policy

‘Sabre rattling’ over Ukraine highlights the region’s complicated past

January 25, 2022

The Biden Administration appears on the cusp of sending American troops to NATO allies in the Baltics and Eastern Europe as tensions mount with Russia over concerns that Moscow is planning to invade Ukraine.

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

Israeli armed robot could create moral hazard

September 13, 2021

Sarah Kreps is a professor of government and international relations at Cornell University. Her research focuses on the use of drones for counterterrorism, cyber security and cyber escalation. Kreps says that if countries are going to be turning to unmanned tech on the ground, a human should be kept in the loop on decisions about life and death.

Law, Government & Public Policy
Arts and Sciences

Cornell experts discuss U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, Taliban takeover

August 16, 2021

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