Decentralization in the Middle East and North Africa
Government professor Ellen Lust is coeditor of a new open-access book examining how decentralization affects communities in the Middle East and North Africa.
CTI explores 'The Art of Teaching' in new series
Through a series of facilitated faculty conversations, the series aims to shine a spotlight on unique aspects of a variety of teaching formats, from the discussion to the studio, from the field site to the lab to the seminar.
Documenting Uyghur history for the sake of the future
Zilala Mamat '26 has been traveling abroad to document the stories of Uyghur people.
Trump posture on Ukraine peace based on flawed assumptions
Prof. Bryn Rosenfeld comments on the summit between Pres. Trump and Putin.
The key to some nations’ public support for mental health care
In a new book, Isabel Perera explains why after deinstitutionalization, some affluent democracies failed to provide adequate services for the severely mental ill while others expanded care.
Alumna playwright honored with Dramatists Guild award
Playwright Gloria Oladipo '21 is also an award-winning cultural critic and journalist with The Guardian.
Dismantling of USAID will have “clear costs at home and abroad”
Such a retreat from current U.S. commitments dangerously disrupts protections to life and liberty, says Rachel Beatty Riedl, professor of government and director of Cornell University’s Center on Global Democracy.
New Klarman Fellows to join the College of Arts and Sciences
Pursuing research in sciences, social sciences, and humanities, the incoming Fellows will be the sixth cohort since the program was launched in 2019 with a major gift from Seth Klarman ’79 and Beth Schultz Klarman.
How to craft effective policy messages to advance equity
Expansion of the Child Tax Credit gives researchers a unique example of a universally praised social good that disproportionately benefited some populations.
What’s next for TikTok? Kreps outlines possible paths forward
With the U.S. Supreme Court upholding a federal law that would effectively ban TikTok in the U.S., Sarah Kreps, professor of government and law, discusses possible paths forward for the popular app.
Good intentions pave incumbents’ road to re-election
Voters care if they’re better off than before the last election — but also about incumbent politicians’ intentions, Cornell research finds.
Alums offer mentoring to students exploring career options
Melissa Lewin ’00 and her husband Rob ’99 are active backers of Cornell through their support of Cornell’s Public History Initiative and the archaeology program.
Trudeau resignation surrounded by uncertainty, says Cornell expert
Peter John Loewen, the Harold Tanner Dean of Arts and Sciences and professor of government, says it is unclear how a new Liberal leader will be selected in Canada, and whether the Liberal caucus will agree to Trudeau’s wish to stay on until a new leader is chosen.
Elizabeth Sanders, scholar of U.S. political development, dies at 81
Elizabeth Sanders, Ph.D. ’78, professor of government emerita in the College of Arts and Sciences, died Dec. 2 in Cullman, Alabama. She was 81.
TikTok heading to SCOTUS: ‘Constitutional freedoms versus national security’
“The Supreme Court’s decision to hear the TikTok case reflects an inclination to make its mark on a potentially landmark decision – how to balance constitutional freedoms against national security in an era of globalized technology."
With DoD grant, Cornell to enhance semiconductor supply chain resilience
The research team includes faculty, postdoctoral researchers and doctoral students from fields such as computer science, electrical and computer engineering and social sciences.
Professor’s model perfectly predicted Trump victory
A Cornell professor’s election forecasting model correctly picked Trump’s win this year in all 50 states – and would have correctly predicted 95% of states in every election since 2000.
Cornell expert: Kenya femicide crisis part of a global trend
Kenyan women are taking to the streets and calling for President Ruto to declare femicide a national crisis following the murders of 97 women over three months; professor Sabrina Karim sees it as part of a global trend.
Your December 2024 reads
This month’s featured titles include a history Harlem by a government alum and a prof’s memoir about his education under Apartheid.
Student spotlight: Danielle Obisie-Orlu
Danielle Obisie-Orlu, doctoral student in government with a focus on international relations, studies how memory and migration shape international relations and affairs under the guidance of Oumar Ba.
Syria developments and foreign involvement: Cornell experts comment
Cornell government and history scholars provide perspective on the end of 14 years of civil war and 24 years of the Assad dictatorship.
TikTok in ‘increasingly desperate’ situation
We are one step closer to a world where TikTok will no longer be available on app stores, says Sarah Kreps, professor of government and law and director of the Tech Policy Institute at Cornell.
Cornell democracy experts provide insight on South Korea martial law episode
Calls for impeachment are following South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration and subsequent lifting of martial law. Cornell University experts provide insight on what other democracies should take away from the events of the last two days.
Cornell expert available on South Korea imposing martial law
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol says he will lift the declaration of martial law he had imposed overnight; his actions could reinvigorate South Korea’s tradition of expressing political dissent through candlelight rallies, says Sidney Tarrow, an emeritus professor of government.
A politicized Supreme Court meets a new moment for America
A panel of experts moderated by Zubrow Distinguished Visiting Journalist Ann Marimow '97 discussed the impact of the Supreme Court's decisions on ordinary Americans and the workings of American democracy.
Your November 2024 Reads
This month’s featured titles include an homage to a beloved government professor, edited by three alumni
Things to do: Much music, Supreme Court panel, advice for aspiring filmmakers
Pick from several concerts, attend the Town-Gown Awards, consider the Supreme Court and get advice for a career in film at events around campus.
Veterans Day celebrated through campus camaraderie
On Veterans Day, a series of speakers shared personal reflections about how camaraderie shapes both military and academic life as part of Cornell’s celebration of its military and veteran community.
Microbe atlas could reveal how to mine critical metals sustainably
A Cornell-led team will use a National Science Foundation grant to develop a catalog of microorganisms and how they interact with minerals.
BTPI releases new report on AI regulation
The Brooks Tech Policy Institute, with support from the Jain Family Institute (JFI), has released a new report that offers “a high-level framework to analyze regulation of AI technologies.”
Polarized Supreme Court explored in Nov. 20 panel
The panel, moderated by the Washington Post’s Supreme Court correspondent, Ann Marimow ‘97, the College's Zubrow Distinguished Visiting Journalist, will include Peter John Loewen, Harold Tanner Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.
What the election of Donald Trump says about democracy globally
Trump’s actions and signaling illustrate that the U.S. is not immune to the same democratic backsliding now occurring in an unprecedented number of wealthy countries, says Rachel Riedl, professor of government and policy and director of the Center on Global Democracy.
A new political landscape: Hispanic voters, Trump's transactional politics
With about 45% of Hispanics voting for Trump, we’re witnessing an important realignment of a group previously thought to be squarely within the coalition supporting Democratic candidates, says professor Gustavo Flores-Macías.
Alum’s Firm Sells Garments Long Seen as an Oxymoron: Comfy Bras
At Harper Wilde, "30 Under 30" honoree Jenna Kerner Barnes ’11 offers underclothes for customers of many shapes and sizes.
Center for Racial Justice and Equitable Futures holds first event
During “Beyond 2024: Envisioning Just Futures and Equitable Democracy,” faculty and students from across the university will come together to creatively showcase research and art, build community and be inspired to imagine a better future.
Things to do: election insights, Halloween movies, Canine Crawl
Hear from experts about the election and the future of democracy, listen to the music of a 1914 alumnus who experimented with blending Chinese and Western musical traditions, and more.
Students look to cast their votes with enthusiasm – and nuance
Cornell students are preparing to vote, many for the first time, by engaging with ideas and conversing across differences.
Belnick presidential forum focuses on election and democracy’s future
Scheduled for Oct. 30 at 5 p.m. in Ives Hall, Room 305, the event is free and open to the public and a livestream is available.
Brooks students enjoy immersive experience at national conventions
This summer a group of seven Cornell students traveled with the Brooks School Institute of Politics and Global Affairs (IOPGA) director, former Congressman Steve Israel, and senior associate director, Erin King Sweeney, to the Republican and Democratic National Conventions to get an inside look at these major political events.
Sean Grayson due in court, attorney and legal scholar comments
Bodycam footage illustrates multiple instances in which Grayson made matters worse, says criminal law expert and professor of government Joseph Margulies.
Engaged faculty network grows with 28 new fellows
Fellows will spend the year developing a community-engaged course, project or publication, while also joining a network of scholars committed to advancing the university’s public engagement mission.
Global experts look abroad for lessons in super election year
Voters in more than 60 countries are heading to the polls to elect new leaders in this record-breaking “super election” year. In many of those countries, democracy itself is on the ballot.
A slice of wisdom from Russell Weiner ‘90
Russell Weiner ’90, CEO of Domino’s, shared career and life advice during a Sept. 20 talk on campus.
A weakened Hezbollah could open the door for a two-state solution
A Cornell government scholar says that the reality of a severely diminished Hezbollah in Lebanon may provide an opportunity for a path toward peace.
Pulitzer Prize-winning author from Jerusalem to speak Oct. 10
Nathan Thrall will talk about his most recent book, “A Day in the Life of Abed Salama: Anatomy of a Jerusalem Tragedy.”
Will Mexico’s first female president take a different line on security, economy?
Claudia Sheinbaum, being sworn in as Mexico's first female president today, faces several major challenges, says Gustavo Flores-Macías.
To promote peace, I borrowed a principle from martial arts
As John Marks '65, a government alum, outlines in his new book, coming at problems from a non-confrontational stance can be the best way to solve them.
OpenAI restructuring ‘natural consequence’ of AI arms race
The latest changes at OpenAI mark a potential departure from the company's founding, says tech expert Sarah Kreps.
Election forecasting topic of eCornell keynote address
Peter Enns, professor in the Department of Government, will offer insights on the art and science of political forecasting and what his current forecast tells us about the 2024 election in an eCornell keynote address, Oct 1 at 2:30 p.m.
Speaker Johnson walking tightrope to avoid government shutdown
Cornell expert: Trump and the far right have House Republicans in a bind.