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Secretary of State Pompeo Softens Rhetoric on Iran
Mehrzad Boroujerdi, professor of political science at the Maxwell School, was quoted in The Washington Times story, “Mike Pompeo softens U.S. rhetoric on Iran: ‘Trump does not want war’.” In the article, Boroujerdi said that “the Iranians do have an appetite…
Bill Gates Shares Thoughts on Democrats’ Tax Plans
Chris Faricy, assistant professor of political science in the Maxwell School, was interviewed by Bloomberg for the story “Bill Gates spells out Democrats’ tax plans as a capital gains hike.” In the article, Faricy described Democratic tax proposals as a…
Stacking Supreme Court Undermines Court’s Democratic Legitimacy
President Trump’s choice for Supreme Court was revealed Monday night. We have reaction from two Syracuse University faculty members. Thomas Keck is a political science professor and Chair of Constitutional Law and Politics at Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship…
Teacher-scholar Brian Taylor Shows How Putin’s Mentality Shapes Russian Politics
The running joke among foreign analysts is that, despite Russia’s dismal FIFA ranking, it may emerge as the real winner of the World Cup. Between now and July 15, millions of fans will flock to various Russian cities, including Moscow,…
The White House And Congress Are Passing DACA Around Like It Is A Political Hot Potato
Elizabeth Cohen, associate professor of political science at Syracuse University’s Maxwell School and a researcher of immigration and citizenship, offered remarks ahead of the impending announcement that the Trump administration plans to phase out the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals…
Assistant Professor Dimitar Gueorguiev: What Are China’s Top Priorities?
Dimitar Gueorguiev, assistant professor for political science, wrote an article for the Washington Post entitled China’s top priorities? Here’s what Communist Party leaders say — and our poll results.