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As we heard earlier today, Russian President Vladimir Putin said he had no choice but to invade Ukraine in his Victory Day speech (CNN). Syracuse University’s Mark Jacobson has responded to this speech (see below). Jacobson is the assistant dean of Washington programs…

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…

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…

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: It has been almost seven weeks since Russia invaded the sovereign state of Ukraine. Since that time, we have witnessed the courage, resilience and determination of the Ukrainian people in the face of a destructive…

Authored by David Crane, Syracuse University Distinguished Scholar in Residence, and Syracuse University College of Law students, a new white paper, “Russian War Crimes Against Ukraine. The Breach of International Humanitarian Law by the Russian Federation [PDF],” offers in-depth accounting…

Aileen Gallagher, associate professor of magazine, news, and digital journalism in the Newhouse School, was quoted in the CNN story “Brittney Griner’s case speaks to larger issues plaguing America.” Despite the lack of coverage on the matter, Gallagher says it…

Osamah Khalil, associate professor of history in the Maxwell School, was quoted in the Morning Consult story “Europe Has Embraced Ukraine’s Struggle. But Without Long-Term Planning, It Could Become a Nightmare.” Khalil discussed the current Russia Ukraine conflict and the…

Lamis Abdelaaty, assistant professor of political science in the Maxwell School, was quoted about the new refugee ‘crisis’ after Russia’s war on Ukraine in various outlets, including CNN, Vox, and HuffPost. Lamis also wrote The Washington Post opinion piece “European…

Michael Williams, associate professor of public administration and international affairs in the Maxwell School, was interviewed for the KCBS Radio segment “President Biden attempts to shore up solidarity at emergency NATO summit.” Williams is an expert on power conflict and…

This week, President Joe Biden travels to Brussels for an emergency NATO summit, followed by a European Council meeting and then a meeting with Poland President Andrzej Duda. This trip is part of an effort to align NATO partners and…