Vanessa Marquette, Author at Syracuse University Today

A missile launches through dark, cloudy skies leaving a trail of smoke, during U.S. air defense operations in the Central Command area of responsibility during Operation Epic Fury, April 2, 2026.

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Military Law Expert on Unlawful Orders and the Iran Ceasefire

Syracuse University military law expert Judge James Baker examines President Trump's Iran war rhetoric, unlawful orders and what the ceasefire leaves unresolved under the law

April 14, 2026 | For the Media

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The Real Story Behind the Rise in Disability Accommodations

Syracuse University law professor Katherine Macfarlane explains why rising disability accommodation numbers in higher education reflect a pipeline success story—not a broken system.

April 14, 2026 | For the Media

Satellite view of the Strait of Hormuz showing the narrow waterway between Iran (top) and the Arabian Peninsula, a critical global oil shipping route.

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Will the Naval Blockade of Hormuz Work?

A U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz raises major global concerns. Retired Vice Admiral Robert Murrett analyzes the strategy, risks and likelihood of

April 13, 2026 | For the Media

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Expert Analyzes US-Israel-Iran Ceasefire: What Comes Next

Maxwell School professor Osamah Khalil analyzes the U.S.-Israel-Iran ceasefire, the Strait of Hormuz closure, Trump's shifting negotiating position and Iran's strategic gains.

April 8, 2026 | For the Media

The White House South Lawn, with a fountain, red flower beds, and the American flag flying above the portico on a sunny day.

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Trump-Takaichi Summit: Expert Analysis on U.S.-Japan Relations

Professor Margarita Estévez-Abe argues that the summit exposed Japan's dangerous overdependence on the U.S. and signals the erosion of American dominance in East Asia.

March 20, 2026 | For the Media

The French flag flies over the Paris skyline with the Eiffel Tower in the background.

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What France’s Municipal Elections Reveal About Its Political Direction

France’s left won pluralities in major cities but shunned far-left alliances. Syracuse expert John Goodman breaks down what the 2026 local results mean for 2027.

March 16, 2026 | For the Media

Close-up of ROTC cadets standing in formation wearing dark blue military dress uniforms, with a visible shoulder cord in blue and gold and a “U.S.” lapel insignia.

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Syracuse Experts on ROTC Leadership and the ODU Attack

University experts are available to discuss how ROTC programs build the leadership and crisis instincts demonstrated by cadets during the attack at Old Dominion University.

March 13, 2026 | For the Media

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Professor Warns of Oil Shock if Strait of Hormuz Remains Closed

As tensions escalate in the Middle East and Iran effectively halts cargo traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a major artery for global oil shipments,

March 11, 2026 | For the Media

A three-dimensional satellite-style topographic map of the Middle East, showing the region's terrain, desert landscapes, mountain ranges, and surrounding bodies of water including the Persian Gulf, Red Sea, and Mediterranean Sea.

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As Middle East Tensions Escalate, Syracuse Experts Weigh In

Syracuse University experts in Middle East history, national security and military affairs are available to provide commentary as conflict between U.S. and Israeli forces and

March 2, 2026 | For the Media

Two Ukrainian soldiers walk down a debris-strewn street lined with destroyed buildings and damaged trees, surveying the aftermath of heavy fighting in a residential area.

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Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine at Year 4: Expert Perspectives

Four years after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Syracuse University experts examine the war’s trajectory, the durability of Western support, refugee policy shifts and the broader

Feb. 20, 2026 | For the Media

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Arctic Sentry: A Turning Point for NATO in the High North?

With NATO launching “Arctic Sentry,” Hon. James E. Baker is available to analyze what the move means for alliance cohesion and the Arctic as an

Feb. 17, 2026 | For the Media

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Faculty Experts Respond to Buffalo Bills Fallout

University experts discuss fallout from Buffalo Bills’ divisional loss: Sean McDermott's firing, Brandon Beane's promotion and a controversial press conference.

Jan. 22, 2026 | For the Media

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Bondi Beach Tragedy: National Security Expert Available

Corri Zoli, Ph.D., a national security scholar, offers context on the Bondi Beach tragedy and broader trends in violent extremism.

Dec. 17, 2025 | For the Media

A U.S. military fighter jet flies directly toward the camera against a clear blue sky, showing its wings extended, cockpit centered, and twin vertical stabilizers at the rear.

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Vice Admiral Responds to 2025 US National Security Strategy

Retired Vice Admiral Robert Murrett says the strategy represents a major shift in U.S. policy that could have long-term global implications and create near-term security

Dec. 11, 2025 | For the Media

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Syracuse Law Professor Analyzes Trump’s Threatened $1B Lawsuit Against BBC

President Trump’s threat to sue the BBC for $1 billion over its Jan. 6 documentary raises questions about defamation law and free speech. College of

Nov. 11, 2025 | For the Media

Two NATO naval ships sail in formation across open ocean waters during a joint maritime operation. The larger vessel in the foreground flies the flag of Spain, with another ship following behind under clear skies and moderate waves.

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Increased Military Presence in the Caribbean

Retired Vice Admiral Robert Murrett, professor of practice in the Maxwell School and deputy director of the Institute for Security Policy and Law, shared his

Oct. 28, 2025 | For the Media

A bustling Tokyo street at dusk filled with colorful neon signs, crowded shops, and people walking among vibrant advertisements and restaurant lights.

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Professor Reacts to Newly Elected First Female Prime Minister of Japan

Margarita Estévez-Abe, associate professor of political science in Syracuse University’s Maxwell School, offers insight on Japan’s first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi.

Oct. 21, 2025 | For the Media

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Expert Available: 80th Anniversary of V-J Day

September 2, 1945, marks the formal surrender ceremony aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay—known as V-J Day—a pivotal moment that not only ended WWII

Aug. 29, 2025 | For the Media

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