Prerna Singh comments for The Juggernaut "It's not that mothers love their sons more. It's that this is a deep and historically-rooted, structural issue."
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Maine Voices: Jimmy Carter has always been true to the standards he set for himself (written by William J. Allen)
Senior Fellow William J. Allen penned this column for Portland Press Herald on President Jimmy Carter.
35 candidates declare intent to run in CD1 special election (comments by Wendy Schiller)
Wendy Schiller comments for the Rhode Island Current, "There are very few congressional seats in Rhode Island up for grabs so if you think you want to do this, you want to do it now, knowing an opportunity may not come along for another decade."
Why Many Judges In WA Won't Order Abusers To Turn In Guns (comments by Wendy Schiller)
Wendy Schiller comments for Investigate West, "The seriousness of this just can't be underestimated, given that nearly 50% of women who die by domestic violence die by firearm. This is hundreds, if not thousands, of women dying a year."
In an interview with WPRI, Jonathan Collins discussed "Power to the Pupil" day, a participatory budgeting event facilitated by Brown with more than 100 local middle school students to debate how the Providence schools should spend $100,000 in funds from Brown.
AI Fervor Sweeps Up BlackRock - and Everyone Else (comments by Wendy Schiller)
Wendy Schiller comments for Bloomberg "And it sends a political message to Russia that the United States is trying to double down on its relations with the two other very strong, nearby partners to Russia."
Why Indian democracy's liberal deficits are not a dealbreaker for the US (written by Ashutosh Varshney)
In an article for the Indian Express, Ashutosh Varshney writes about Prime Minister Modi's visit to the U.S.
Lyle Goldstein comments for ABC News "If Putin was looking at you know, as it were his worst-case scenario then he may take absolutely desperate action, not in the expectation that he would succeed but simply out of frustration, anger, desire for revenge."
Indian politician's tweet targets Barack Obama and Indian Muslims (comments by Ashutosh Varshney)
In a recent piece for The Washington Post, Ashutosh Varshney comments that Sarma's tweet "shows in many ways that what a mainstream BJP politician with sufficient stature and a constitutional office thinks of Muslims."
Will there be lasting damage from Philly fiasco? (comments by Wendy Schiller)
Wendy Schiller comments for Providence Business News, "It not only resurrects the state's history of corruption but revives memories of misogyny, racist and sexist behavior. That's not what Rhode Island is now. We're trying to sell our state, not extort people."
The cult of Emily Oster (interview with Emily Oster)
This Business Insider article features Professor of Economics Emily Oster and her popularity as a health data expert.
China Considers Countermeasures to US HIMARS Missile System (co-authored by Lyle Goldstein)
In a recent piece for The Diplomat, Lyle Goldstein writes about Chinese lessons from the Ukraine War.
In a recent Vox article, Ashutosh Varshney's research cites a spike in lynchings of Muslims that coincides with Modi taking power.
EXPLAINER: What Is OPEC and What Does It Have to Do With Oil Prices? (comments by Jeff Colgan)
Jeff Colgan comments for U.S. News and World Report, "OPEC itself is mostly a political club that makes a lot of headlines, but the real decisions about oil policy are made in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, rather than in Vienna, where OPEC headquarters is."
After 'candid' US-China talks, experts see hope for stability (comments by Lyle Goldstein)
Lyle Goldstein comments for the Christian Science Monitor, "Can we reassure China that we're not trying to change the regime?"
Lyle Goldstein comments for USA Today "China is hungry for resources and they know Americans deliver quality and efficiency. Americans continue to be technological leaders. Our universities are the top in the world. We need to work collaboratively. A lot of the discussion about decoupling has gone way too far."
Fighting Back, Trump Targets Biden's Justice Department (comments by Wendy Schiller)
Wendy Schiller comments for Barron's "He's trying to rouse up the people, the violent forces that attacked the Capitol. He's trying to intimidate the legal system."
June 14, 2023 - Lyle Goldstein | Laura Rodriguez | Alexander Stille (interview with Lyle Goldstein)
In an interview on Background Briefing podcast with Ian Masters, Lyle Goldstein discusses Blinken's visit to Beijing.
China Seeks to Leapfrog US Undersea Capability with Unmanned Undersea Systems (Lyle Goldstein's research cited)
Lyle Goldstein's research was cited in a recent analysis of the US-China undersea warfare rivalry in AI, published by Norwich University News.
Anti-neoliberalism as if the poor mattered (written by Arvind Subramanian)
Senior Fellow Arvind Subramanian penned this op-ed for DT Next.
Rates, Trump, Banks, CPI, and Consumers (interview with Wendy Schiller)
In an interview with The Tape podcast, Wendy Schiller discusses the political implications of former President Trump's indictment.
Juarez has an abundance of jobs, but few migrants are seeking them. Here's why. (comments by Dany Bahar)
In a recent article for El Paso Matters, Dany Bahar comments on why migrants might not want to find employment in Mexico while awaiting their chance at entering the U.S.
CPI Bolsters Bets on Fed Pause (interview with Wendy Schiller)
In an interview with Bloomberg Surveillance podcast, Wendy Schiller discusses the indictment of former President Donald Trump.
This Common Dreams article references a new report from the Costs of War project that found decades of increased military spending have reshaped the federal government and the U.S. economy.
To alleviate the migrant crisis, ease sanctions on Venezuela and Cuba (written by Stephen Kinzer)
Stephen Kinzer writes for The Boston Globe, "Uncontrolled migration is the single most potent issue for right-wing nationalists around the world."
Wendy schiller comments for Bloomberg, "DeSantis has proven to be someone who may not be predictable, who may kind of want to jump the shark in terms of regulating business or the feud with Disney."
Where have all the assault rifles gone? (comments by Ieva Jusionyte)
Ieva Jusionyte comments for The Washington Post "They are smuggled into Mexico the same way that drugs are coming to the United States - hidden in compartments, in the doors of cars, or in furniture, in trucks."
India cracks down on critics of coal (comments by Ashutosh Varshney)
Ashutosh Varshney comments for The Washington Post "Modi is confident that Western governments will not support their NGOs because Washington needs Delhi. It's again a function of geopolitics: He is in a very sweet spot because of the rise of China."
How much do endorsements matter? In crowded CD1 race, more than you think. (comments by Wendy Schiller)
Wendy Schiller comments for the Rhode Island Current, "Because of the crowded field, any boost you can get is important. That 2-3% increase you get from a climate change group or the Working Families Party could help put you over the top."
The Convenient Myth of "Humane" Wars (Costs of War research cited)
Costs of War research cited in a recent article for The Nation estimates that 375,506 civilians "killed directly in the violence of the US post-9/11 wars in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq, Syria, Yemen and elsewhere."
Lyle Goldstein comments for The Guardian "China's approach to diplomacy is constantly waving the Taiwan issue in front of countries to say, 'You have been warned ... you have endorsed one China'."
A security dilemma? How China views the AUKUS submarine deal (written by Lyle Goldstein)
Lyle Goldstein writes for The Hill "The Chinese Navy appears to be testing its first robotic submarine prototypes. That is an additional sign that Beijing is now going all out to close the undersea warfare technology gap."
First-Generation Americans Vie to Fill Cicilline's House Seat (comments by Wendy Schiller)
Wendy Schiller comments for Bloomberg Government "You've just seen a lot of people come forward in Rhode Island politics in the last decade who just didn't have any openings before that."
Oil Traders Are Unfazed by Potential OPEC+ Production Cuts (comments by Jeff Colgan)
Jeff Colgan comments for The Wall Street Journal "We're back into the old world of OPEC where most of the important decisions are being made entirely in Riyadh rather than Vienna."
Which bills will live or die in the remaining weeks of R.I.'s legislative session? (interview with Wendy Schiller)
In an interview with The Boston Globe's Rhode Island Report podcast, Wendy Schiller offered instant analysis on a conversation among legislative leaders about the closing weeks of this year's legislative session.
Erdogan, a 21st century sultan, wins again (written by Stephen Kinzer)
Stephen Kinzer writes for Responsible Statecraft, "The Turkish leader's blend of populism, Islamism, and nationalism has kept him in power for 20 years. He has no incentive to change."
JPMorgan's Michele Sees Commodity-Led Inflection Point (interview with Wendy Schiller)
In an interview with Bloomberg, Wendy Schiller predicted that Democrats will aid U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy if the GOP chooses to vote him out of his position.
Putin and the Psychology of Nuclear Brinksmanship (co-authored by Rose McDermott and Reid Pauly)
In an article for Foreign Affairs, Rose McDermott and Reid Pauly explain how, "The war in Ukraine hinges on one man's thoughts and feelings."
DeSantis's limp start to 2024 race delights Trump but battle is not over (comments by Wendy Schiller)
Wendy Schiller comments for The Guardian, "The only way Ron DeSantis peels off Trump voters is if he fights as hard and dirty as Trump because they're looking for a champion who will break boundaries, break the rules and really go for it."
China and Russia draw closer, but how close? (comments by Lyle Goldstein)
Lyle Goldstein comments for the Washington Post, "We have to realize that China is acting with restraint and moderation, and I don't think that's appreciated in the West."
In Times Of Crisis, The City Of Blythe Stands United. This Time The Crisis Is Existential. (comments by John Eason)
John Eason comments for The Riverside Record, "Between 1970 and 2000, there were roughly 1,000 prisons built, and we tripled the number of facilities. That's what I refer to as the prison boom."
McCarthy Not Giving Up, DeSantis Officially Launches (interview with Wendy Schiller)
In an interview with Bloomberg's Sound On Podcast, Wendy Schiller discusses the U.S. debt ceiling.
Chinese War Games Simulating Massive Losses For U.S. Aren't Just Propaganda, Experts Say (comments by Lyle Goldstein)
Lyle Goldstein comments for The Daily Caller, "The U.S. will take devastating losses in a war over Taiwan, so I don't think we can dismiss it as pure propaganda."
China's Diplomatic Dance Comes Amid Plans for War (comments by Lyle Goldstein)
Visiting Professor Lyle Goldstein comments for The Cipher Brief, "Some people regard the U.S. submarine forces as kind of our ace in the hole, our silver bullet. But that's not how I see it."
In an interview Reuters, Wendy Schiller discusses Florida Govenor Ron DeSantis and his expected bid for the Republican presidential nomination.
Boomer Senate Snubs Retirement A Decade Beyond Most Americans (comments by Wendy Schiller)
Wendy Schiller comments for Bloomberg Governemnt, "The margins of majority control are so tight now that every single senator matters every day."
China and Russia, Targets at G7 Summit, Draw Closer to Fend Off West (comments by Lyle Goldstein)
Lyle Goldstein comments for The New York Times on how China viewed Japan's actions at the G7 summit as "colluding with the U.S. [to] bring Europe into the Taiwan issue," which he likened to "waving a red flag in front of a bull."
Henry Kissinger at 100: A contradictory legacy of peace and terror (written by Stephen Kinzer)
Stephen Kinzer writes for the Boston Globe, "Once the most admired man in America, the former secretary of state was a master of great-power diplomacy. Yet he was willfully clueless about much of the world."