Russia may be about to invade Ukraine. Russians don’t want it to.
For Putin, invading Ukraine comes with political risk at home, show surveys conducted by Bryn Rosenfeld and colleauges.
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Two Cornellians will compete in ‘Jeopardy!’ Feb. 8
Andrés Quijano ’22 will compete at 7:30 p.m. on “Jeopardy!” and Catherine Zhang ’22 will compete at 8 p.m. on the “Jeopardy!” National College Championship, on ABC and Hulu.
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Tunisia’s president threatened the judicial system. What do Tunisians think about these power grabs?
In an op-ed in the Washington Post, Alexandra Blackman, assistant professor of government, writes that a new survey reveals support for Tunisian President Kais Saied — but also support for democracy.
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A&S announces third cohort of Klarman Fellows
Seven exceptional early-career scholars will be awarded three-year fellowships to pursue independent research in the arts and humanities, social sciences and natural sciences.
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American perception of Olympics sabotage claim ‘doesn’t matter’ to China
Political scientist Sarah Kreps comments on China's claim that the U.S. plans to pay athletes to 'sabotage' the Beijing Winter Olympic Games.
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Exploring the Widening Chasm Between Urban and Rural Voters
A team led by government professor Suzanne Mettler, PhD ’94, seeks to understand the factors at play in the red-blue divide between America's cities and countryside.
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‘Saber rattling’ over Ukraine highlights the region’s complicated past
Faculty experts comment on the evolving situation between Russia and Ukraine.
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Institute of Politics and Global Affairs Wrestles with Today’s Thorniest Issues
Launched in 2019, the institute (known as IOPGA for short) aims to help develop and nurture the next generation of public servants, offering programs that delve into complex issues and events, stress bipartisanship, and raise understanding of domestic and international affairs.
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History repeats with effort to protect voting rights, end filibuster
Prof. David Bateman comments on promised action on voting rights legislation this week
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Examining the impact of drone warfare on global world order
An upcoming book by a Cornell doctoral student explores a new field of study related to the use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, typically referred to as drones, in warfare.
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