Lyle Goldstein comments for The New York Times "They see themselves potentially in Russia's shoes in more or less going to war against America."
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In 2024, an all-powerful BJP may face a radically diminished Opposition (written by Ashutosh Varshney)
Ashutosh Varshney writes for the Indian Express "The larger debate about Indian democracy is linked to two underlying questions. Why is the distinction between electoral and liberal democracy maintained? And why is the distinction now beginning to disappear?"
Discussing the impact of Donald Trump's indictment (interview with Wendy Schiller)
Wendy Schiller for Detroit Today "If you're not above the law, and you've broken the law, then you are subject to prosecution."
Political analyst weighs in on Trump indictment (interview with Wendy Schiller)
In an interview with NBC News, Taubman Center Director Wendy Schiller discusses how the historic indictment of former president Donald Trump could impact politics and history.
Thieves Rip Off U.S. Weapons as Shadow War in Syria Escalates (comments by Stephanie Savell)
Stephanie Savell comments for The Intercept "These stolen weapons will circulate and intensify political and illicit violence and make it more lethal, as we've seen happen in other wars and conflicts."
Bank Turmoil with KBW's Michaud (interview with Wendy Schiller)
In an interview with Bloomberg Surveillance podcast, Wendy Schiller discusses the hearings on the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank.
Policy questions for ChatGPT and artificial intelligence (written by Jonathan Collins)
In a recent Kappan article, Jonathan Collins writes about the rapid emergence of AI and machine learning and its implications for K-12 education policy.
Republicans would be wise to drop the talk of bombing Mexico (written by Stephen Kinzer)
In an opinion piece for the Boston Globe, Stephen Kinzer writes that military action against drug cartels comes across very differently south of the border.
Americans don't just assume moms will stay home with their kids (comments by Emily Oster)
Emily Oster comments for Fortune "It's become more possible to work parttime or to work remotely; to have versions of a job that fit better with the kinds of parenting or the other sort of family constraints that people have."
Mark Blyth discusses falling European bank shares on RTÉ's The Business podcast.
Lyle Goldstein writes a piece on Chinese lessons from the Ukraine War for The Diplomat.
Rhode Island could finally send a woman of color to Congress (comments by Wendy Schiller)
Wendy Schiller comments for the Rhode Island Current "You see in the district that there is an appetite among a lot of different voting groups to have a person of color, or a woman, in Congress."
Longtime Israel backers in U.S. turn outraged critics - but Biden administration remains distant (comments by Dany Bahar)
The Los Angeles Times cites comments Dany Bahar gave at a rally highlighting the impact that the Israeli government's actions could have on the country's economy.
The Invasion of Iraq Wasn't a "Mistake." It Was a Crime (Costs of War research cited)
In a recent Jacobin article, Costs of War research estimates that since the Iraq invasion, between 550,000 and 580,000 people have died in Iraq and Syria.
China-Russia partnership: significant but limited (featuring Lyle Goldstein)
Defense Priorities issued a press release featuring expert Lyle Goldstein following Xi Jinping's arrival in Moscow for a three-day visit and meeting with Vladimir Putin.
In a recent segment on NPR's All Things Considered, Costs of War research estimates that over 4,500 Americans and nearly 200,000 Iraqis were killed in the war.
Trump deregulated railways and banks. He blames Biden for the fallout (comments by Wendy Schiller)
Wendy Schiller comments for The Guardian, "Once again we see that Trump is taking advantage of the Achilles' heel of the Democratic party by telling voters that the Democrats like big government because it bails out industries and it never provides a bailout for the little guy."
The idea of India: Rahul plus Gandhi (written by Ashutosh Varshney)
Ashutosh Varshney writes for the Indian Express, "Rahul Gandhi's description of India as a union of states requires a Gandhian amendment. India is also a nation, but in a non-European sense."
20 years after U.S. invasion, young Iraqis see signs of hope (Costs of War research cited)
Associated Press cited research from the Costs of War project that an estimated 300,000 Iraqis were killed between 2003 and 2019.
Deborah Gordon comments for the Colorado Sun, "We're excited to see Colorado incentivize these actions to achieve both climate and air quality goals."
In an interview with Democracy Now, Nadje Al-Ali explores the Iraq War's lasting after-effects on Iraqi society and the shape of global politics today.
In an interview with Democracy Now, Costs of War co-director Stephanie Savell breaks down why Blinken's visit to Niger has become a focus in the so-called "war on terror".
How the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank impacts the US financial system (interview with Wendy Schiller)
In this episode of NPR's Detroit Today, Wendy Schiller discusses the failure of Silicon Valley Bank, how it happened, the current state of financial markets and where regulation fits into these concerns.
Iraq War Costs Could Hit Nearly $3 Trillion by 2050: Report (Costs of War research cited)
Commons Dreams cites the latest research by the Costs of War project, "the total costs of the war in Iraq and Syria are expected to exceed half a million human lives and $2.89 trillion" by 2050.
Dany Bahar comments on the efforts to boycott Israel over the judicial reforms for The Forward, "What we're seeing is not an orchestrated event."
In a C-Span debate, visiting professor Lyle Goldstein discusses China's military buildup and how the U.S. should respond.
Hundreds of Israelis, American Jews protest Smotrich in Washington (comments by Dany Bahar)
In a Haaretz article, Dany Bahar comments on the protests in DC against far-right Israeli minister Bezalel Smotrich, "Capital is flowing out of the country. Businesses and investors are questioning whether they will see return on their investments if the independence of the judiciary is jeopardized. This is a crisis of Israel's own making."
Emily Oster comments for Fortune, "When you make a choice about returning to labor force or not, it's actually a big enough decision financially, that it's one where you should really dive in."
Why did the Biden administration approve the Willow Project? (comments by Wendy Schiller)
Wendy Schiller comments for The New Yorker, "Joe Biden is a realist about what it will take to win re-election in 2024 for him, or any other Democrat."
Why wages fell and profits surged (interview with Mark Blyth)
In an interview with the EU Observer, Director of the Rhodes Center Mark Blyth discusses the European Union's economy.
Biden administration expected to move ahead on a major oil project in Alaska (comments by Wendy Schiller)
Wendy Schiller comments for The New York Times, "Americans are still heavily reliant on fossil fuels, from gasoline to heavy manufacturing, and any shortage or spike in prices will make voters nervous, especially in high driving swing states like Georgia, Arizona, and Michigan."
Dealers in hope? Leadership in the Russia-Ukraine war (interview with Rose McDermott)
In an interview with War on the Rocks podcast, Rose McDermott discussed political psychology, leadership, and the war in Ukraine.
Lyle Goldstein comments for Newsweek, "China has interior lines, that is, at every point of combat, they can bring more firepower quicker, whereas we have exterior lines, we have to get the stuff there, it's much more difficult."
The incalculable moral cost of proxy wars (written by Stephen Kinzer)
Stephen Kinzer writes for The Boston Globe, "Soon after President Biden took office, he ended the long proxy war in Afghanistan by withdrawing US troops. The proxy wars now destroying Syria, Yemen, and Ukraine are different in many ways, but like the one in Afghanistan, they will rage until big powers tire of them."
What are Fetterman's limitations during treatment? (comments by Wendy Schiller)
In a recent Fox 43 piece, Wendy Schiller offered commentary on Senator John Fetterman's abilities to legislate during inpatient treatment.
US-China conflict is hardly inevitable - but a sound strategy is overdue (featuring Lyle Goldstein)
Defense Priorities issued this press release featuring expert Lyle Goldstein following Chinese President Xi Jinping's remark accusing the U.S. of attempting to contain China.
Why the 2024 election cycle could result in more threats to US democracy (comments by Wendy Schiller)
Wendy Schiller comments for The Conversation, "general political discourse in America has declined [with individuals feeling] free to behave badly [and] act out in anger."
A recent Reuters article cites Costs of War research which states between 185,000 and 208,000 Iraqi civilians were killed in the war.
John Fetterman sponsored a bill from the hospital. Here's what he can and can't do in the Senate during treatment. (comments by Wendy Schiller)
In a recent Philadelphia Inquirer article, Wendy Schiller offered commentary on support for Senator John Fetterman among Democrat leadership and the role that aides play in supporting the work of Congress.
A modest proposal to regulate assault-style weapons — again (written by J. Brian Atwood)
J. Brian Atwood writes for The Hill, "We have seen enough mass shootings made easier with weapons that shoot multiple rounds — in schools, shopping centers, churches and bars. The American people have made it clear in poll after poll that they want Congress to act."
The Reckoning That Wasn't: Why America Remains Trapped by False Dreams of Hegemony (Costs of War project cited)
Foreign Affairs cites the Costs of War project has estimated that U.S. military actions since the 9/11 attacks have cost around $8 trillion.
Kerala, the caring state (written by Ashutosh Varshney)
Ashutosh Varhsney writes for The Indian Express, "If violent communal polarisation takes over Kerala, it will be a shocking historical novelty."
Lyle Goldstein comments for NBC News, "I'm sure it hasn't escaped their notice that Russia has a huge storehouse of resources that China has become more and more dependent on."
Federal designation for Black K-12 schools (written by Jonathan Collins)
Jonathan Collins writes for Kappan, "We've seen decades of quiet bipartisan support for colleges and universities that primarily serve Black students. We should demand the same kind of bipartisan support for schools doing this at the K-12 level."
Don't Be So Confident in Nuclear Decision-Making (written by Reid Pauly and Rose McDermott)
In a recent Lawfare article, Reid Pauly and Rose McDermott argue that states have many reasons to engage in nuclear brinkmanship.
As Russia's Military Stumbles in Ukraine, Chinese Strategists Are Taking Notes (written by Lyle Goldstein)
In The Diplomat, visiting professor Lyle Goldstein explains how China is drawing lessons from Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
"Problem Has Changed Name" – infrastructure, citizenship and the state in Nigeria (written by Daniel J. Smith)
Daniel J. Smith writes for Review of African Politcal Economy, "While I would not venture to forecast the winner of Nigeria's presidential election, I can say with considerable confidence that the next president, as well as countless other elected officials and the government they control, will be judged by the Nigerian people, perhaps above all, by whether they deliver improvements to the country's woeful infrastructure and related services."
Indonesia finally begins to confront its history (written by Stephen Kinzer)
Stephen Kinzer writes for The Boston Globe, "Facing truths about the past is no easier for nations than it is for individuals. Yet denying reality and repressing memory rarely leads to a healthy mind or a healthy state."