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Britney Griner is Free, but did it take a “dance with the devil” to make it happen?
Reporters looking for experts to discuss the issues around the release of WNBA star player Britney Griner from a Russian penal colony in exchange for a convicted arms dealer Viktor Bout, please see comments from Syracuse University professors. Brian Taylor,…
War Crimes in the Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Yesterday, U.S. President Joe Biden and French President Emanuel Macron pledged to hold Russia accountable for “widely documented atrocities and war crimes” in Ukraine, the two leaders said in a statement issued after their White House meeting. (Reuters) Also this…
Taylor authors “The Power Struggle After Putin”
Brian Taylor, professor of political science in the Maxwell School, authored the Foreign Affairs opinion piece “The Power Struggle After Putin.” Taylor, who studies Russian politics, discussed Putin’s extreme style of power and rule that has led to true turmoil…
Taylor discusses Russian Liberals
Brian Taylor, professor of political science in the Maxwell School, was quoted in the Radio Free Europe article “Once A Hope Of Russian Liberals And The West, Medvedev Beats A Bellicose Drum To Stay Safe, Relevant.” Taylor, who studies Russian…
“Exploring history between Russia and Ukraine”
Brian Taylor, professor of political science in the Maxwell School, was interviewed for the WTEM segment “Exploring history between Russia and Ukraine.” As an expert on Russian politics and international security theory, Taylor discussed Putin’s rule and the history behind…
“Syracuse professor helps makes sense of Russia-Ukraine conflict”
Brian Taylor, professor of political science in the Maxwell School, was interviewed for the WSYR-TV segment “Syracuse professor helps makes sense of Russia-Ukraine conflict.” The piece aimed to help viewers better understand Russia’s recent invasion of Ukraine. As an expert…
“The crisis in Ukraine: Russian aggression, U.S. sanctions, and the future of the region”
Brian Taylor, professor of political science in the Maxwell School, was interviewed for the WHYY segment “The crisis in Ukraine: Russian aggression, U.S. sanctions, and the future of the region.” The piece examined various aspects of the Ukraine crisis with…
“How power, isolation and the quest for legacy led Putin to risk further incursion into Ukraine”
Brian Taylor, professor of political science in the Maxwell School, was quoted in the BBC Brazil story “How power, isolation and the quest for legacy led Putin to risk further incursion into Ukraine.” Taylor, who studies Russian politics and militarism,…
“Can tough words and sanctions stop Putin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine?”
Brian Taylor, professor of political science in the Maxwell School, was interviewed for the Australian Broadcasting Company segment “Can tough words and sanctions stop Putin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine?” Taylor, an expert on Russian politics and Putin’s presidency, discussed how…
“Wielding the threat of war, a more aggressive Putin steps forward.”
Brian Taylor, professor of political science in the Maxwell School, was quoted in The Washington Post story “Wielding the threat of war, a more aggressive Putin steps forward.” Taylor, an expert on Russia and post-Soviet politics, has been commenting extensively…