In the News
News media from around the world rely on the expertise of Watson Institute faculty and researchers to help make sense of current world affairs and public policy issues. On this page, you will find articles that cite research done at Watson, opinion pieces by our faculty, interviews, podcasts and more.
In the News
News media from around the world rely on the expertise of Watson Institute faculty and researchers to help make sense of current world affairs and public policy issues. On this page, you will find articles that cite research done at Watson, opinion pieces by our faculty, interviews, podcasts and more.
In a recent article for The Guardian, Jeff Colgan commented on Canada's proposed regulatory framework for greenhouse gas emissions from oil and gas.
Sanctions crushed Syria's elite. So they built a zombie economy fueled by drugs. (comments by Peter Andreas)
In The Washington Post, Peter Andreas commented on the unintended consequences of sanctions, including illicit trade.
The Critical Demographic That VP Harris Must Capture (interview with Wendy Schiller)
In a Bloomberg interview, Wendy Schiller examines the nascent presidential campaign of Vice President Kamala Harris and discusses the key group she must target in order to take the White House in November.
Markets, Kamala Harris and the Latest on the 2024 Race (interview with Wendy Schiller)
In a Bloomberg Surveillance podcast interview, Wendy Schiller talks about Kamala Harris and the state of the 2024 election against Donald Trump.
Bloomberg Intelligence: Biden Drops Out, Harris Gains Support (interview with Wendy Schiller)
In an interview with Bloomberg, Wendy Schiller discusses the political implications of Joe Biden dropping out of the presidential race.
A recent Forbes article cites Dany Bahar's research, which concludes there is no statistical difference in border crossings relative to the tightness of the U.S. labor market, regardless of the president.
Biden Drops Presidential Bid, PBOC cuts key rate (interview with Wendy Schiller)
In an interview with Bloomberg Television, Wendy Schiller shared her reaction to Biden dropping out of the 2024 U.S. presidential election.
Donald Trump's China Stance Risks Angering Republicans (comments by Lyle Goldstein)
Lyle Goldstein comments for Newsweek, "Trump could be vulnerable to the critique of being soft on China."
Youthful Vance Cements Trump's Populist Hold on GOP (interview with Wendy Schiller)
In an interview with Bloomberg, Wendy Schiller reacts to Senator J.D. Vance formally accepting the Republican nomination for vice president and previews former President Donald Trump's speech at the Republican National Convention.
Bloomberg Surveillance: Election and Markets (interview with Wendy Schiller)
In an interview on Bloomberg Surveillance podcast, Wendy Schiller discusses J.D. Vance's Vice President speech and previews Trump's GOP nomination acceptance speech.
The Latest on Trump and Wrapping Big Bank Earnings and Retail Sales (interview with Wendy Schiller)
In an interview on Bloomberg Surveillance podcast, Wendy Schiller discusses Donald Trump's selection of JD Vance as Vice President, Trump's appearance at the RNC, and Joe Biden's interview with Lester Holt.
Taking Enhanced Russia-North Korea Ties in Stride (written by Lyle Goldstein)
In The Diplomat, Lyle Goldstein authored an analysis of enhanced ties between Russia and North Korea and implications for the United States’ relationship with China.
Trump's candidacy probably boosted by his assassination attempt (comments by Wendy Schiller)
Wendy Schiller comments for The Saxon, “I think this will strengthen Trump's electoral base and bring the Republicans together behind him.”
In his Indian Express column, Ashutosh Varshney writes that the attempted assassination of Donald Trump underscores deep political polarization and the complex issues of gun ownership and freedom in America.
Bloomberg Surveillance Special: Trump Assassination Attempt (interview with Wendy Schiller)
In an interview with Bloomberg Surveillance podcast, Wendy Schiller discusses the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
How China and US are racing to win the game of drones, from the sky to the sea (comments by Lyle Goldstein)
Lyle Goldstein comments for South China Morning Post, “It’s one thing to talk about drones and build drones. It’s another to employ them in combat.”
Zoom the World: America before elections (interview with Michael Kennedy)
In an interview with the Centre for International Relations in Poland, Michael Kennedy discussed the need for a more compelling U.S. presidential narrative.
Stephanie Savell commented for Al Jazeera, “Counterterrorism is still a very active justification for a lot of US military and US State Department activity abroad.”
China's outgoing ambassador to South Korea leaves sour legacy (comments by Tyler Jost)
Tyler Jost comments for Nikkei Asia, "My reading is that China has pulled back on that tactless, less diplomatic way of delivering messages, though that doesn't necessarily mean that China is going to be less confrontational or less assertive -- more that they will pick and choose how they deliver messages."
Trump and Biden swapping roles ahead of convention (interview with Wendy Schiller)
In an interview with Bloomberg, Wendy Schiller discussed former President Donald Trump's conduct as President Joe Biden struggles to keep the confidence of his constituents.
Questions Swirl about Biden's Health as Traders Weigh Market Risks (interview with Wendy Schiller)
In an interview on Bloomberg Surveillance Podcast, Wendy Schiller discusses President Biden's health and what to watch from the NATO summit.
Threats from Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping will be a focus of upcoming Nato summit (comments by Lyle Goldstein)
Lyle Goldstein comments for South China Morning Post, “Even if Biden was in perfect health, the alliance would still be in hot water."
What Biden must now do to restore voter confidence (interview with Wendy Schiller)
In an interview with Bloomberg, Wendy Schiller discusses President Joe Biden's rebuke of a recent Supreme Court ruling and what his path toward November's election could look like.
Bloomberg Surveillance: Equities and Politics (interview with Wendy Schiller)
In an interview on Bloomberg Surveillance Podcast, Wendy Schiller discusses the latest DC headlines, presidential immunity for Trump, and Joe Biden's election prospects.
A Holocaust Scholar Meets with Israeli Reservists (interview with Omer Bartov)
In an interview with The New Yorker, Omer Bartov discusses his experience speaking with right-wing students who had just returned from military service in Gaza.
Wendy Schiller comments for KPVI, "Trump absolutely wants Joe Biden to be his opponent — it’s just like the Biden campaign always wanted Trump to be the opponent."
New Caledonia Unrest Is a Wake-up Call for US Strategists (written by Lyle Goldstein)
In a piece written for The Diplomat, Lyle Goldstein discusses New Caledonia instability.
Biden Vs Trump 2.0: Reviewing The First Debate (interview with Wendy Schiller)
In an interview on the Morning Brief podcast, Wendy Schiller reviewed what happened during the first presidential debate and what it might mean for the November presidential race.
Have China’s Wolf Warriors Gone Extinct? (written by Tyler Jost)
Tyler Jost wrote an opinion column for Foreign Affairs about Chinese diplomacy.
Why Biden Has More to Lose in First Debate With Trump (interview with Wendy Schiller)
In an interview with Bloomberg, Wendy Schiller discusses the highly anticipated debate between President Joe Biden and his predecessor, former president Donald Trump.
Bloomberg Surveillance: Markets and Debate (interview with Wendy Schiller)
In an interview with Bloomberg Surveillance, Wendy Schiller discusses the Trump-Biden CNN Presidential Debate and other DC and election headlines.
Supreme Court rejects GOP-led suit claiming government censored social media (comments by Timothy Edgar)
In an article for The Wall Street Journal, Timothy Edgar comments on a Supreme Court ruling related to charges of government censorship of social media.
A recent op-ed in the Miami Herald references research by Associate Professor of the Practice of International and Public Affairs Dany Bahar.
Bloomberg Surveillance 06/26/2024 (interview with Wendy Schiller)
In an interview with Bloomberg, Wendy Schiller discussed the presidential debate.
The fate of the Senate lies in the West (comments by Wendy Schiller)
Wendy Schiller commets for Deseret News, "Senate races in the Western states really could usher in, if they go in a Republican direction, a sea change in vital issues like land use, water rights, economic development and even labor rights."
A recent ReVista article highlights Ieva Jusionyte's latest book, "Exit Wounds: How America's Guns Fuel Violence Across the Border."
“Exit Wounds: How America’s Guns Fuel Violence across the Border,” Interview With Ieva Jusionyte
In an interview with Reform Austin, Ieva Jusionyte discusses her latest book, "Exit Wounds: How America's Guns Fuel Violence Across the Border."
Verdict 2024: Mandate will be assessed by democratic spaces it opens up in between polls (written by Ashutosh Varshney)
In his column for The Indian Express, Ashutosh Varshney analyzes the concept of democratic backsliding in India, assessing whether the recent election results represent a temporary setback or a more concerning erosion of democratic freedoms and electoral integrity in the country.
Digesting Fed and Eco Data and The Latest on Biden-Trump (interview with Wendy Schiller)
In an interview on Bloomberg Surveillance podcast, Wendy Schiller discusses Trump, Biden and other DC headlines.
Biden at G-7 as Trump Seeks More Support at Home (interview with Wendy Schiller)
In an interview with Bloomberg Surveillance, Wendy Schiller discusses a shift to the right in European politics amid President Biden’s visit to the Group of Seven summit in Italy and former President Trump's refined approach as he looks to retake the White House in November.
Bloomberg Intelligence: SCOTUS Abortion Pill Ruling (interview with Wendy Schiller)
In an interview with Bloomberg, Wendy Schiller discusses the U.S. Supreme Court preserving full access to a widely used abortion pill.
Advocates Call for a Research-Based Approach to Closing Rural Prisons (John Eason's research cited)
John Eason's research, cited in the Daily Yonder, highlights that many U.S. prisons were built in economically struggling rural communities, serving as major public works projects and economic stabilizers.
Attacking Hunter Biden could be risky for Trump: Experts (comments by Wendy Schiller)
In The Straits Times, Wendy Schiller suggests that the verdict could help President Biden gain sympathy from voters, as “many families in America have children that cause difficulties.”
In an interview on NPR, Dany Bahar discusses the factors influencing migration and policy, arguing that the "border crisis" is a symptom of a larger issue in the job market.
A recent article from Axios highlights Ieva Jusionyte's latest publication, "Exit Wounds: How America's Guns Fuel Violence Across the Border."
Southern border numbers follow labor market: Study (comments by Dany Bahar)
In a recent article for The Hill, Dany Bahar argues that despite stricter border enforcement narratives, migration in the Western Hemisphere is mainly driven by the strong U.S. labor market, a trend consistent for 25 years across different political administrations.
ICE Says Immigrant Detention is “Non-Punitive.” The Evidence Tells a Different Story. (co-authored by John Eason)
John Eason writes for Urban Institute, "The current trajectory of expanding detention facilities is alarming. To prevent exacerbating the already dire situation, we propose a halt to the opening of any new facilities and consider closing facilities with repeated human rights violations. The evidence is clear: expansion of immigrant detention centers leads to more harm..."
In a recent Vox article, Ashutosh Varshney explains that a climate of fear under Modi's government hindered open discussion but did not prevent people from voting, contributing to the surprise results.
The Great Global Rate Cut Cycle Is Going to Be a Bumpy Ride (Dany Bahar's research cited)
Dany Bahar's research, cited in a recent Bloomberg article, shows that the recent influx of immigrants to the U.S. was driven by high labor demand, irrespective of the political party in power.
Are Trump's legal cases really a problem for him? (interview with Wendy Schiller)
In an interview on the Briefing Room podcast, Wendy Schiller discussed whether Trump's legal cases pose significant problems for him.
In the results of 2024 elections, rebirth of the ‘idea of India’ (written by Ashutosh Varshney)
In his column for The Indian Express, Ashutosh Varshney discusses the 2024 national election results in India.
Battling Bureaucracy After Burn Pits: Why Are Civilian Contractors Left Behind? (comments by Heidi Peltier)
Heidi Peltier comments for The War Horse, "When we talk about how many American troops are going overseas, we’re not also counting the number of contractors going overseas."
What everybody misses about the 'migrant crisis' (Dany Bahar's research cited)
Dany Bahar's research, cited in a recent Yahoo Finance article, demonstrates that U.S. migration is primarily influenced by economic conditions, notably a robust labor market, rather than presidential policies.
China Is Drawing Lessons From D-Day for an Invasion of Taiwan (written by Lyle Goldstein)
In The Diplomat, Lyle Goldstein writes that research in Chinese-language sources shows the Chinese armed forces have systematically studied the D-Day invasion for decades and reshaped the People's Liberation Army accordingly to plan for a large-scale amphibious invasion of Taiwan.
CNA Explains: India’s ‘shock’ election result and the impact on Southeast Asia (comments by Prerna Singh)
Prerna Singh comments for Channel News Asia, “The election was really fought on a cult of personality, a politics of hubris.”
Can Sen. Jack Reed get RI funds for the Washington Bridge? Here's what he's brought back so far. (comments by Wendy Schiller)
In a recent Providence Journal article, Wendy Schiller commented on political influence and earmarks for Rhode Island in the federal budget.
Holocaust Museums Debate What to Say About the Israel-Hamas War (comments by Omer Bartov)
Omer Bartov comments for The New York Times, “If you talk about equality, dignity, human rights as the lessons that we learned from the Holocaust, when an entire regime of international law was put into place, does that apply to everyone?”
US, China defense chiefs meet in hope of easing tension (comments by Lyle Goldstein)
In a recent Radio Free Asia article, Lyle Goldstein discusses the need for more sustained and deeper engagement between the U.S. and Chinese military establishments.
Author Ieva Jusionyte on how America's lax gun laws fuel crime in Mexico (interview with Ieva Jusionyte)
In an interview with Good Morning America, Ieva Jusionyte discussed her new book, "Exit Wounds: How America's Guns Fuel Violence Across The Border."
In an article for Raw Story, Wendy Schiller offered commentary on President Biden’s possible response to Former President Trump’s felony conviction.
Ooh la la, Dong and Austin in Shangri-La (comments by Lyle Goldstein)
Lyle Goldstein comments for Politico, “The level of trust between the two military and wider national security establishments is at historic lows."
Why Congress Looks More Divided Than Ever (interview with Wendy Schiller)
In an interview with Bloomberg, Wendy Schiller discusses the lack of "consensus" among American lawmakers, particularly when it comes to foreign policy.
With elections looming, Ruggerio’s absence from the R.I. Senate feeds palace intrigue (comments by Wendy Schiller)
In a recent article for The Boston Globe, Wendy Schiller offered commentary on the Rhode Island Senate.
A recent Forbes article cites Costs of War research revealing that the U.S. spent $8 trillion on post-9/11 wars.
India's economy is powered by the south, while Modi's strength draws from the north. Can he combine the two? (comments by Ashutosh Varshney)
In a Wall Street Journal article, Ashutosh Varshney discusses how the historical and cultural context of southern India makes it resistant to Prime Minister Modi's appeals for a unified Hindu identity.
A US intervention that worked out well (written by Stephen Kinzer)
In his column for The Boston Globe, Stephen Kinzer argues that Japan's closer alignment with U.S. foreign policy is pushing it toward participating in American interventions, risking its pacifist stance and increasing regional tensions.