Ariana Palomo, a senior at Brown University concentrating in international and public affairs and Latin American and Caribbean studies, was elected to the Rhodes Scholar Class of 2025.
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Over 160 businesses, organizations call on Maine senators to back measure blocking arms to Israel (Costs of War research cited)
A group of businesses and organizations in Maine signed on to a letter calling on their U.S. senators to support a resolution that would block the sale of weapons to Israel, citing a report by researchers at the Watson Institute’s Costs of War Project on record U.S. military aid to Israel since the war in Gaza began.
Bloomberg Surveillance: Trump and tariffs (commentary by Wendy Schiller)
Watson Interim Director Wendy Schiller was interviewed about Donald Trump’s cabinet picks.
Hong Kongers in US worry Trump will deport them (commentary from Lyle Goldstein)
Director of Watson's China Initiative, Lyle Goldstein, comments on the potential impact of the incoming Trump administration's policies on U.S.-China relations.
Elon and Vivek Can Make Government Work Again (comments by Marc Dunkelman)
In a recent Wall Street Journal article, Marc Dunkelman argues that the core issue in Washington is not overregulation or deregulation but the “authentically incompetent” structures of government, which hinder efficiency and accountability.
Professor of Political Science Wendy Schiller provided commentary in this article.
Professor of Sociology and International and Public Affairs Michael Kennedy answers questions about what a second Trump presidency might be like.
How will Israel pay $5.2b for the latest F-15IA deal? (Costs of War research cited)
This article cites the Costs of War's research on military spending.
The Terrible Urban Mistakes That All of America Made (interview with Marc Dunkelman)
In a Governing Magazine interview, Marc Dunkelman discussed his new book, "Why Nothing Works: Who Killed Progress―and How to Bring It Back."
A Conversation with United States Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg (interview with Marc Dunkelman)
In an interview with Harvard Institute of Politics, Marc Dunkelman discussed his new book, "Why Nothing Works: Who Killed Progress―and How to Bring It Back."
Deadly Failure: A sailor's struggle in a fractured military mental-health system (Costs of War research cited)
This article references data on war-related deaths since 9/11 cited in a paper by the Costs of War Project at the Watson Institute.
Would the US defend Taiwan under Trump if China invades? Fox News investigates (comments by Lyle Goldstein)
Director of Watson's China Initiative, Lyle Goldstein, comments on the likelihood of the U.S. protecting Taiwan in the event of a Chinese invasion under the incoming Trump administration.
A Lively Experiment 11/8/24 (commentary by Wendy Schiller)
Professor of Political Science Wendy Schiller participated in this roundtable discussion.
A West Asia under Donald Trump (Costs of War research cited)
This opinion piece references a report by researchers at the Watson Institute's Costs of War Project on record U.S. military aid to Israel since the war in Gaza began.
BI Weekend: US election, Berkshire earnings (comments by Wendy Schiller)
In this podcast, Wendy Schiller discusses the political ramifications of the U.S. election.
Will China Invade Taiwan Under Trump? What Experts Think (comments by Lyle Goldstein)
In Newsweek, Lyle Goldstein explains that while Chinese military planning generally remains steady regardless of U.S. presidential changes.
One day after a divisive presidential election, a panel of experts analyze the results (comments by Wendy Schiller)
Wendy Schiller comments for the Brown Daily Herald, "The election was one of the most hotly contested and divisive that I’ve seen."
Trump's immigration mandate and a reset for Democrats (interview with Wendy Schiller)
In this broadcast interview, Professor of Political Science Wendy Schiller examined President-Elect Donald Trump’s domestic priorities for the early days of his new term in office and what the Democrats can do to regain the trust of more voters heading into the next election cycle.
Trump makes a resounding comeback (comments by Wendy Schiller)
Wendy Schiller comments on Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential election.
Election 2024: Down-ballot results will shape policy wins in second Trump administration (comments by Wendy Schiller)
Wendy Schiller comments on how the results of races in the U.S. House of Representatives will affect the incoming Trump administration's policies.
The Future of Ukraine Under A Trump Administration (interview with Wendy Schiller)
In an interview with Bloomberg, Wendy Schiller discusses the political implications of the U.S election results.
Trump Wins Presidential Election (interview with Wendy Schiller)
In an interview with Bloomberg, Wendy Schiller discussed political ramifications for the 2024 U.S election.
NBC News cited research from Brown University’s Costs of War Project, reporting that U.S. spending on Israel's military operations exceeded $17.9 billion from Oct. 7 last year to Sept. 30.
US election: how does the electoral college voting system work? (comments by Wendy Schiller)
In The Conversation, Wendy Schiller explains the function of the electoral college.
As smuggling rings made billions from migrants, the U.S. was sidelined (comments by Peter Andreas)
In The Washington Post, Peter Andreas comments on the complex factors that drive migrant smuggling.
US sanctions on Cuba are spreading darkness (written by Stephen Kinzer)
In the Boston Globe, Stephen Kinzer argues that Cuba’s power grid collapse reflects the impact of U.S. sanctions and Cuban policies, urging renewed U.S.-Cuba diplomacy to address the crisis and migration challenges.
America's Top Fiscal Policy Issue Under Trump or Harris (interview with Wendy Schiller)
In an interview with Bloomberg, Wendy Schiller analyzes the final phase of the 2024 presidential race and shares what to expect nationwide after Inauguration Day, regardless of who takes office.
Q&A: Israel under Netanyahu's extremist agenda will implode at some point (interview with Omer Bartov)
In an interview with TRT World, Omer Bartov warns that Netanyahu's extremist policies could lead to Israel's eventual implosion.
Women and Children Pay the Highest Price (comments by Omer Bartov)
In CounterPunch, Omer Bartov criticizes the IDF for violating fundamental rules of war and urges a moral response to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, emphasizing the need to protect humanity and dignity amid ongoing violence.
From Rubinomics to Bidenomics (interview with Mark Blyth)
In an interview on the Cited Podcast, Mark Blyth discusses the Democratic Party's evolving economic thinking.
Kamala Harris' abortion rights strategy could be working
Watson Institute Interim Director Wendy Schiller offered commentary in this article. Schiller said the issue of abortion could decide the election "precisely because it is so close" and that political observers in 2022 "vastly underestimated the importance of abortion rights in drawing voters to the polls, especially younger women, and that issue helped Democrats win key Senate races."
This article references previous research by Professor of International and Public Affairs (Research) David Kertzer about the Vatican archives.
PLA drills in the dark show mainland China ‘ready for surprises’, such as over Taiwan (comments by Lyle Goldstein)
Lyle Goldstein comments for South China Morning Post, "The PLA has operated at an elevated state of readiness for years, conducting high-intensity combat training at night. These include highly complex and dangerous exercises like amphibious warfare."
What is fascism? And why does Harris say Trump is a fascist? (comments by David Kertzer)
In an Associated Press interview, David Kertzer discussed Vice President Kamala Harris’ comment labeling Donald Trump a fascist.
In The Diplomat, Lyle Goldstein warns that the risks of a U.S.-China naval conflict in the Western Pacific are rising and underscores that lessons from historical battles could help prevent escalation.
America's shifting opinions on 2024 election issues (comments by Wendy Schiller)
In Newsweek, Wendy Schiller comments on the importance of abortion as an issue that’s influencing the U.S. presidential election.
Why Trump's planned NYC rally appears "brilliant" (interview with Wendy Schiller)
In an interview with Bloomberg, Wendy Schiller discussed the U.S. presidential campaigns.
Stocks fall from record as earnings pick up (interview with Wendy Schiller)
In an interview with Bloomberg, Wendy Schiller discussed the U.S. presidential election and the strategies of the Harris and Trump campaigns during the final push before Election Day.
Taiwanese Missile Units Are Giving Away Their Positions to China (comments by Lyle Goldstein)
Lyle Goldstein comments for Foreign Policy, “A lot of people are premising Taiwan’s defense strategy on these supposedly asymmetric weapons, but they ignored Taiwan’s huge vulnerability in the age of long-range precision fires.”
Trump’s Claims That Blame Migrants: False or Misleading (comments by Ieva Jusionyte)
Ieva Jusionyte comments for The New York Times, “Vance is not correct that there is an influx of illegal guns from Mexico, nor that it has increased. It is simply not a thing.”
In The Hill, Stephanie Savell highlights the moral, humanitarian, and strategic consequences of continued U.S. support for Israel's military actions in Gaza.
How is the world watching the 2024 US election? (comments by Prerna Singh)
In MIT News, Prerna Singh commented on Indian democracy and politics as a panelist at a forum discussing the upcoming U.S. presidential election and the global impact of American politics.
US Faces Israel-Ukraine Dilemma (Costs of War research cited)
Newsweek cites research from the Costs of War project, reporting that U.S. spending on Israeli and related military operations in the region has reached $22.6 billion in the year following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on southern Israel.
US warns Israel to boost humanitarian aid into Gaza or risk losing weapons funding (Costs of War research cited)
The Associated Press reports that the United States has spent a record $17.9 billion on military aid to Israel since the Gaza war began, according to research from the Costs of War project.
In an interview with WJAR, Wendy Schiller discussed AI's potential impact on the 2024 presidential election.
In Haryana and J&K, BJP’s performance was not as spectacular as it being made out to be (written by Ashutosh Varshney)
In an article for the Indian Express, Ashutosh Varshney argues that the BJP's recent performance in Haryana and J&K was more about the ground game, candidate selection, and alliances than any ideological victory or defeat.
The US election result is already being legally challenged (interview with Dawn Brancati)
In an interview with The New Statesman, Dawn Brancati discusses how the upcoming election could be the most litigious in U.S. history, raising concerns about potential political violence and delayed results.
Wolf Warrior diplomacy — Have we finally seen an end to undiplomatic diplomacy? (interview with Tyler Jost)
In an interview with the Future Tense podcast, Tyler Jost discusses China's shift away from aggressive "Wolf Warrior" diplomacy and explores how institutional amnesia may explain global unpreparedness for natural disasters.