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Expert Available: Syrian Rebels Seek Political Control

George Washington University — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 12:00:45 EST

The Syrian rebel coalition that ousted President Bashar al-Assad last weekend said that it has further consolidated control over the country's east. ...

Expert Available: Trump Promises Tariffs on Canadian, Mexican and Chinese Goods on Day One

George Washington University — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 12:00:21 EST

President-elect Donald Trump announced he plans to impose a 25% tariff on Mexican and Canadian goods and 10 percent on Chinese merchandise as one of his first acts on Inauguration Day. ...

Terrorism and the UN: The History of an Indefinable Concept

Universite de Montreal — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 12:00:56 EST

Corentin Sire's doctoral research explores the socio-political concept of terrorism, its history and how it has changed over time within the United Nations.

United Nations Ratifies Framework to Protect People on Cash Apps

University of Florida — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 09:05:00 EST

University of Florida cybersecurity professor Kevin Butler developed the framework, which spells out guidance for countries to prevent fraud and abuse on mobile cash apps.

New Jersey Voters Rank Economy as No. 1 Issue, Followed by Immigration, Character and Reproductive Rights

Rutgers University-New Brunswick — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 07:30:17 EST

When it comes to what's most important in deciding who to vote for in the 2024 presidential election, New Jersey registered voters - much like the rest of the nation - say it's the economy, according to the latest Rutgers-Eagleton Poll. Voters cite the economy or fiscal issues as No. 1 (22%), followed by immigration (13%), candidate character (11%) and then reproductive rights (9%).

Expert Available: Escalation of Israel and Iran Attacks

George Washington University — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 12:00:54 EST

Israel carried out "precise and targeted" airstrikes on Iran this past Saturday.

Expert Available: U.S. Confirms North Korean Soldiers Sent to Russia to Aid in its War on Ukraine

George Washington University — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 12:00:47 EST

U.S. Secretary of Defense Llyod J. Austin III confirmed Wednesday that North Korea had sent troops to Russia to join in their fight against Ukraine. ...

Expert Available: NATO Launches Routine Military Exercises Over Western Europe

George Washington University — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 12:00:14 EST

NATO said the exercise, dubbed "Steadfast Noon," will run for two weeks and is a routine exercise that happens every October. ...

Expert Available: China Launches Large-Scale Military Drills Around Taiwan

George Washington University — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 12:00:31 EST

The drills came four days after Taiwan's National Day, when Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te used his speech to defend his country's democracy and way of life. ...

Techno-Nationalism Trend Fuels Global Disorder

University of Miami — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 10:05:04 EST

A new paradigm has emerged in the international business sphere, advancing aggressive protectionist policies, eschewing multilateralism, and amplifying volatility, according to Yadong Luo, a University of Miami international management professor.

Expert Available: Bob Woodward's Forthcoming Book Reveals New Details Between Trump-Putin Relationship

George Washington University — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 12:00:18 EST

Former president Donald Trump's ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin are under scrutiny once again as new revelations come to light from journalist Bob Woodward's forthcoming book. ...

Israel-Hamas War One Year Later - BGSU Expert Available for Analysis, Insight

Bowling Green State University — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 08:30:00 EST

Diplomacy Needed to Deescalate War Between Israel and Iran's Proxies, Expert Explains

Virginia Tech — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 16:05:52 EST

The one-year anniversary of the Hamas attacks in Israel arrived with no sign of a cease-fire agreement, and multiple signs that the fighting could expand to multiple fronts and go on for years.  Virginia Tech global affairs expert Ariel Ahram answered more questions about the expanding conflict and what a solution will require.

University of West Florida: Hezbollah and Israelis Conflict Expert Available

University of West Florida — Mon, 07 Oct 2024 11:05:11 EST

International Clean Energy Initiative Launches Global Biomass Resource Assessment

Oak Ridge National Laboratory — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 13:05:15 EST

A multi-country, government-led initiative dedicated to advancing the global transition to a sustainable, bio-based economy, unveiled a new Global Biomass Resource Assessment, providing groundbreaking data on current and future sustainable biomass supplies around the world.

Expert Available: Tunisia Elections on Oct 6

George Washington University — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 12:00:29 EST

Tunisia will vote in its third presidential election on Sunday. ...

Survey Reports on Jewish Students' Experiences at U.S. Colleges

Tufts University — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 11:05:22 EST

The percentage of Jewish students on U.S. college campuses who said their Jewish identity was very important to them increased significantly from 2022 to 2024, according to a new study by a Tufts political scientist.

Expert Comment on UN's Pact for the Future: "It's Difficult Not to Be Cynical About Such Pacts, When Cynicism Is Justified by Past Events..."

Loughborough University — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 09:05:36 EST

Expert Available: 79th UN General Assembly

George Washington University — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 12:00:57 EST

The 79th United Nations General Assembly has gathered in New York City. ...

Expert Available: Ukraine President Zelensky to Address UNGA

George Washington University — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 12:00:18 EST

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is traveling to the US this week to meet with members of the United Nations in the hopes to share his "victory plan" with allies. ...