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Associate Professor of Economics and International and Public Affairs John Friedman's study exposes different economic trends across countries in South Carolina.
"There’s a reason Putin can be so aggressive: Oil." (Written by Jeff Colgan)
Richard Holbrooke Associate Professor of Political Science and International and Public Affairs, Jeff Colgan co-wrote this piece on how "Russia’s personalist domestic politics and its oil and gas wealth also contributed to [the country's recent] aggression."
"Watson Fellow’s book ‘No Standard Oil’ addresses climate change" (Deborah Gordon Cited)
This article by The Brown Daily Herald covers Senior Fellow in International and Public Affairs Deborah Gordon's latest book on the oil and gas industries and climate change policies.
"Nextdoor Publishes First Annual 2021 Transparency Report" (Commentary by Marc Dunkelman)
In this article, Fellow in International and Public Affairs Marc Dunkelman notes, "So frequently left out of the equation when we think about tech is the quality of the relationships formed online — in too many cases they're shallow, temporary, and transactional. Nextdoor is proving that tech can be a gateway to healthier, more meaningful, longer-lasting real ties within a community."
"Putin Has a Big Piece of Leverage Over Europe. Here’s How to Take It Away" (Written by Jeff Colgan)
Richard Holbrooke Associate Professor of Political Science and International and Public Affairs Jeff Colgan in Politico, "Energy crises — whether their causes are natural or geopolitical — shouldn’t become excuses to backpedal on climate goals."
"Like it or not, the government needs greater power to fight pandemics" (Written by James Morone)
John Hazen White Professor of Public Policy and Professor of Political Science and Urban Studies James Morone co-wrote this piece on the need for "changes in executive authority, Congressional process and bureaucratic capacity."
"Schumer Eyes Quick Timeline for Breyer Replacement (Audio)" (Interview with Wendy Schiller)
In this interview, Royce Family Professor of Teaching Excellence in Political Science and Director of the Taubman Center, Wendy Schiller talks about the Supreme Court with Bloomberg's Nathan Hager.
"Moment Debate | Is the Filibuster Good for Democracy?" (Interview with Richard Arenberg)
In this debate, Senior Fellow in International and Public Affairs and Visiting Professor of the Practice of Political Science Richard Arenberg argues in favor of the fillibuster.
"Democrats Pursue Legislative Wins in Challenging Election Year" (Commentary by Wendy Schiller)
Royce Family Professor of Teaching Excellence in Political Science and Director of the Taubman Center Wendy Schiller provided commentary on what Democrats need to do to push through key legislation and keep control of the House of Representatives in 2022.
"Divorce Is Hard. Here’s How You Can Help Those Going Through One." (Rose McDermott Cited)
This article cites a 2013 longitudinal study headed by David and Marianna Fisher University Professor of International Relations Rose McDermott.
"The Future of Biden's Policy" (Interview with Wendy Schiller)
Royce Family Professor of Teaching Excellence in Political Science and Director of the Taubman Center Wendy Schiller joined this Bloomberg podcast segment to discuss President Biden's next steps.
"Casey, Senate hopeful Lamb say end the filibuster. Manchin, Sinema want to protect historic rule" (Commentary by Richard Arenberg)
Senior Fellow in International and Public Affairs and Visiting Professor of the Practice of Political Science, Richard Arenberg, provided commentary in this article stating, "It really comes down to this fundamental question of whether or not you think it’s a good thing for a president with a legislative majority to be able to do things without any bipartisan input."
"Could the Republican Party be headed toward a civil war in 2022?" (Commentary by Wendy Schiller)
Royce Family Professor of Teaching Excellence in Political Science and Director of the Taubman Center, Wendy Schiller, provides commentary, sharing her thoughts on whether a "Trump endorsement" helps or hurts the GOP in 2022.
"Ending the filibuster won’t fix the Senate’s dysfunction" (Written by Richard Arenberg)
Senior Fellow in International and Public Affairs and Visiting Professor of the Practice of Political Science, Richard Arenberg, penned this article on the history of the filibuster over the past 40 years.
"How the politics of prosecco explain what took the fizz out of the Democrats" (Written by Mark Blyth)
Director of the William R. Rhodes Center for International Economics and Finance, William R. Rhodes ’57 Professor of International Economics, and Professor of International and Public Affairs, Mark Blyth, penned this article on regional growth models and compares carbon states to the rise of the Prosecco industry.
"Brown University Professor Wendy Schiller 11-30-21" (Interview with Wendy Schiller)
In this podcast episode, Royce Family Professor of Teaching Excellence in Political Science and Director of the Taubman Center Wendy Schiller talks about the culture shift in our arts today.
"The best work on political economy in 2021" (Jeff Colgan Cited)
Richard Holbrooke Associate Professor of Political Science and International and Public Affairs and Director of Climate Solutions Lab Jeff Colgan's “Asset Revaluation and the Existential Politics of Climate Change," co-written with Jessica Green and Thomas Hale, is honored as one of the best works on political economy in 2021.
"Surveillance: The Bull Case With Armstrong" (Interview with Wendy Schiller)
Royce Family Professor of Teaching Excellence in Political Science and Director of the Taubman Center, Wendy Schiller, appeared on this podcast segment of Bloomberg Surveillance to discuss Biden's plans for 2022.
"Biden wants to send more stimulus checks, but who will get them?" (Commentary by John Friedman)
Professor of Economics and International and Public Affairs, John Friedman, "Targeting the stimulus payments to lower-income households would both better support the households most in need and provide a large boost to the economy in the short-run."
"Mark Blyth on Anger, Climate Change, Global Economy, and Dundee" (Interview with Mark Blyth)
William R. Rhodes ’57 Professor of International Economics Mark Blyth appeared in this podcast episode to discuss the role of public anger in the Global Economy, how realistic solutions for climate change and inequality are, and more.
Director of Climate Solutions Lab and Richard Holbrooke Associate Professor of Political Science and International and Public Affairs, Jeff Colgan, offered commentary in this article on the recent news that the U.S. will release 50 million barrels of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
"Surveillance: Lira Weakness With Amoroso" (Interview with Wendy Schiller)
Royce Family Professor of Teaching Excellence in Political Science and Director of the Taubman Center, Wendy Schiller, appeared as a guest on this podcast episode.
"First poll numbers show a wide-open race for RI governor" (Commentary by Wendy Schiller)
Royce Family Professor of Teaching Excellence in Political Science and Director of the Taubman Center, Wendy Schiller, provided commentary in this article stating, "It is typical of candidates in a crowded and tight primary race to release any polling that shows them in a good light, mostly to enhance their fundraising efforts."
Senior Fellow in International and Public Affairs and Visiting Professor of the Practice of Political Science Richard Arenberg offered commentary on how the rise in inflation could complicate the politics on a spending bill.