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Maxwell School @maxwellsu.bsky.social · 4h
The proposal is particularly alarming since the existing survey is already flawed, says Professor Scott Landes. “Studies using the survey’s own data show it misses about half of the disabled adults the federal standard for measuring disability identifies. @sulernercenter.bsky.social
disabilityscoop.com
CDC Plans To Drop Disability Questions From Federal Health Survey
A proposed revamp of a key federal survey could lead to a drastic undercount of Americans with developmental disabilities, advocates warn.
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Maxwell School @maxwellsu.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
“I think it’s going to cut both ways. On the one hand, Trump’s negatives in New York are very deep. People are very emotional—the ones that don’t like Trump really don’t like him,” says Professor Grant Reeher. But he can also help fill the Republican enthusiasm gap, he says. @supolisci.bsky.social
nypost.com
Trump’s Upstate NY trip to help Blakeman is play to save Republican House seats
President Trump’s trip to upstate New York next week is a bid to help his pal Bruce Blakeman – but also to help prevent two Republican House seats from slipping away.
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Maxwell School @maxwellsu.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
At Philadelphia's Museum of the American Revolution, Maxwell historian Tessa Murphy told Syracuse University alumni that independence was far from a foregone conclusion. A fitting location to mark the nation's 250th. Read more: bit.ly/4AVn6gK
Three people standing in front of Syracuse University and Maxwell School of Citizenship & Public Affairs banners, smiling at the camera. They are dressed in formal attire, with two wearing suits and one in a dress and blazer.The image shows the entrance to the Museum of the American Revolution at night. The building is lit with spotlights, and an American flag is above the entrance. Two posters are displayed on either side of the doorway.A person is speaking at a podium in front of an audience in a lecture hall. The screen displays a slide titled "The Caribbean Theater II," with a map showing the Caribbean Sea, North Caribbean, French Caribbean, and Southern Caribbean. A large orange "S" is visible on a banner to the right.
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Maxwell School @maxwellsu.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
The D.C. experience, no internship required. 🏛️ The newly expanded DC Scholar program opens to all Syracuse undergraduates in spring 2027. Apply by Oct. 26: bit.ly/4zlZ6lF
Two people walking outdoors on a gravel path near the Washington Monument, surrounded by trees with autumn leaves. One person is holding a Syracuse University folder.
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Maxwell School @maxwellsu.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Immigration has been a demographic lifeline for much of rural America. Rural areas have been losing young adults for years, says Professor Shannon Monnat. “For a lot of small towns, immigrants are the reason the school and hospital stayed open and the county didn’t shrink.” @cprmaxwell.bsky.social
apnews.com
Trump’s immigration crackdown divides rural voters as midterms approach, AP-KFF poll finds
An AP-KFF poll finds that rural voters are divided on whether President Donald Trump's sweeping immigration crackdown has benefited or harmed their communities.
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Maxwell School @maxwellsu.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
“Political leaders in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar are starting to look more closely at their balance sheets, they are also noticing that many of these splashy investments are not nearly as lucrative as they had thought or as their proponents had promised,” says Professor Natalie Koch.
newarab.com
Man City’s reckoning: What now for the UAE’s sporting ambitions?
In-Depth: Manchester City became the flagship of the UAE’s sporting ambitions. Its legal troubles could now reshape Abu Dhabi’s strategy
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Maxwell School @maxwellsu.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
That's a wrap on #2026NASPAAGLOBAL in Seattle! 🎉 Congrats to Maxwell's panelists: Dean David Van Slyke, Leonard Lopoo, Saba Siddiki, Tina Nabatchi, Nell Bartkowiak & Cort Ruddy. Thanks to all the alumni who stopped by our booth. See you in Kansas City!
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Maxwell School @maxwellsu.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Maxwell turns 102 today! 🎉 Here's to another year of learning, leading, and making a difference.
Statue of Abraham Lincoln with two small signs in front. One sign features the Syracuse University mascot, Otto the Orange, with "HBD" and "HAPPYBIRTHDAY" text. The other has the Syracuse University "S" logo and "Maxwell School HAPPYBIRTHDAY" text.
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Maxwell School @maxwellsu.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Meet Maxwell’s newest advisory board members! John R. Bass ’86 IR, Evelyn C. Granieri ’77 Dietetics, Phil Porter ’17 BA History/’18 MPA, Ian Schuman ’97 Political Science/Economics, Hailey Williams ’23 Policy Studies/Political Philosophy/’24 MPA, and Dan Zhang ’11 Sociology. 🔗 bit.ly/3Vq1N6W
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Maxwell School @maxwellsu.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
“One point I would make relative to the Iranian president's speech, there are still splits in the leadership over there. They don't always speak with one voice, but hopefully, things will progress before or after the elections,” says Professor Robert Murrett. cbsn.ws/4hpDvT5
cbsnews.com
Breaking down Iran's speech at the United Nations after Trump's "annihilate" threat
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian addressed the United Nations General Assembly a day after President Trump's speech that included threats against Tehran. Retired Vice Admiral Robert B. Murrett weig...
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Maxwell School @maxwellsu.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Neighbors aren’t necessarily saying “yes” or “no” to data centers, but they do have opinions about how data centers should be developed and which regulatory controls and safeguards should be in place, says Professor Saba Siddiki and co-author Fengxiu Zhang. @cprmaxwell.bsky.social
theconversation.com
Data centers’ neighbors weigh in on how to manage them
The people of northern Virginia have been living with data centers for many years. But even they are resisting new developments. And they have specific wishes for how to regulate them.
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SUPoliSci @supolisci.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
🚨New article alert🚨 Check out the latest from @maxwellsu.bsky.social PSC Prof @danielmcdowell.bsky.social on how sanctions are affecting Russian savers.
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Maxwell School @maxwellsu.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
As fewer people take tests or seek medical treatment for COVID infections, viral activity in wastewater has become a key way to measure transmission, says David Larsen, professor and chair of public health. “The wastewater becomes really essential,” he says. @cprmaxwell.bsky.social
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Maxwell School @maxwellsu.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
“The push for institutionalization is based on the ableist argument that disabled bodies are burdensome to society. When societies accept this argument, those in power can justify segregating disabled people from everyone else,” writes Professor Scott Landes. @sulernercenter.bsky.social
progressive.org
Block Trump’s Push to Lock up Disabled People
If Trump's assertion of ableism is successful here, that won't be the end of it.
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Maxwell School @maxwellsu.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
A new exhibit at Maxwell celebrates the people behind public service. “The Promise of Public Service,” created by @napawash.bsky.social, “puts faces and names to the people who actually make government function day to day,” says alumnus Wally Bobkiewicz. bit.ly/4ykoSGU
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Maxwell School @maxwellsu.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
“Every business has their own strategy, and it’s a lot harder to track the effects (of tariffs) into consumer prices,” says Professor Ryan Monarch. “What I think is fair is that it has not sort of been a catastrophe in terms of hyperinflation.”
syracuse.com
Trump’s fight with Canada has hurt NY farmers, automakers and tourism. Could it get worse?
New York is uniquely vulnerable to high tariffs because of its close trading partnership with Canada.
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Maxwell School @maxwellsu.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
“The contest for Senate control is becoming increasingly competitive, largely due to what continues to come out of the White House—evidenced by the president’s extremely low approval ratings,” says Professor Grant Reeher. @supolisci.bsky.social
newsweek.com
Democrats' chances of flipping the Senate with 50 days to midterm—Polls and odds
Democrats have a narrow but plausible to flipping control of the Senate 50 days out from the 2026 midterms.
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Maxwell School @maxwellsu.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
📍Philadelphia, Sept. 23: Join Maxwell and Syracuse University alumni for an evening at the Museum of the American Revolution marking America's 250th, with remarks from Dean Van Slyke and a talk with historian Tessa Murphy. Register: cc.syr.edu/philly250
An image of a US flag with overlapping text that reads, "An Evening in Philadelphia with Syracuse, Commemorating America's 250th." A large orange "S" is in the lower right corner.
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Maxwell School @maxwellsu.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
“When Patel mimics Trump‘s speech patterns or media strategies, he draws more attention to himself and not in a good way, especially for his relationship with Trump,” says Professor Mark Brockway. @supolisci.bsky.social
huffpost.com
Aw, Kash Patel Thinks He Can Pull Off This Trump Trademark
Experts explain why the rhetorical move works for the president and almost no one else — and why copying it could be risky for Patel.
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Maxwell School @maxwellsu.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Maxwell’s Fethi Keles has been selected for Harvard’s 2026-27 Weatherhead Scholars Program. 🎓 He’ll advance his research on how refugees create social networks and leverage information as they build new lives in the U.S. bit.ly/3Tfxr6h
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Maxwell School @maxwellsu.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Prof. Glyn Morgan discusses his book “The Rise and Fall of American Europe,” including how the system emerged off the back of Roosevelt's plans to dismantle fascism and British imperial power, why it delivered decades of European prosperity, and why that’s now under threat. @supolisci.bsky.social
youtube.com
Is Europe's 80-Year Order Finally Collapsing?
YouTube video by Disorder Podcast
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Maxwell School @maxwellsu.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
“If the Follow the Rules Act were better known, then perhaps more public servants might be willing to resist improper orders—and more military and civilian leaders might think twice before giving them,” writes University Professor Emeritus Sean O'Keefe and co-author Joshua Gotbaum (@brookings.edu ).
brookings.edu
When told to break the law, must feds just follow orders? | Brookings
Federal law protects public servants who refuse illegal orders, but most don't know their rights exist or how to use them.
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Maxwell School @maxwellsu.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Maxwell's MPH program is adding a concentration in epidemiology, drawing on the strength of the #1-ranked public affairs school in the country. Students now have three concentration tracks to choose from: epidemiology, public health policy, and global health. bit.ly/4xstn0E
A person wearing a face shield, mask, and gloves is standing outdoors by a portable cooler. They are dressed in a blue coat with an emergency services logo. The background features a grassy area with trees displaying autumn colors.
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Maxwell School @maxwellsu.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
“I think there’s a narrow slice of the electorate that could potentially be persuaded and moved, swayed by that cross-party endorsement. But in the states that we’re talking about, that narrow slice of the electorate could be pivotal,” says Professor Richard Barton.
washingtonexaminer.com
Candidates in purple states tout cross-party endorsements
Several 2026 candidates in purple states have opted to lean into a, sometimes subtle, cross-party appeal as they vie for independent voters.
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Maxwell School @maxwellsu.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Of the traditional Mercator map, which was designed to help European navigators at sea, Distinguished Professor Emeritus Mark Monmonier says, “Outside of that very narrow navigation application, there is no point in using it.”
apnews.com
UN General Assembly endorses a new world map that shows more accurately Africa's size
The United Nations General Assembly has voted to endorse a new world map that shows Africa's large size more accurately.
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Maxwell School @maxwellsu.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Taylor, Sydney and Lauren Grosso grew up on their family farm with different plans for the future. Each found her way to Maxwell, earned an M.P.A. and followed her own path, with mentors helping along the way. 🧡 Read more: bit.ly/4xTzewR
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Maxwell School @maxwellsu.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
“The U.S. must start thinking more about policies that promote population growth in addition to policies that help women control their fertility. Both are necessary for a healthy family planning program,” writes Professor Leonard Lopoo. @cprmaxwell.bsky.social
thehill.com
Family planning in the US should also support egg freezing
Our programs are designed to assist when women want to restrict their childbearing but offer no support when women want to have children.
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Maxwell School @maxwellsu.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
25 years later, we remember. Never forgotten. 🇺🇸
This image shows a section of the 9/11 Memorial, featuring engraved names. Numerous small American flags are placed on the memorial surface. The text overlay reads "25 Years. Never Forget.
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Maxwell School @maxwellsu.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
“The long-term conservative or Republican or MAGA criticism of the federal government” was actually “a criticism or a fight against what we call a vague liberal enemy, which was sometimes mapped onto the government when it was convenient,” says Professor Mark Brockway. @supolisci.bsky.social
huffpost.com
MAGA Government Officials Don’t Seem To Know That They Are The Government
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy recently said he has a “hard time believing in the government,” and he’s not the only one in the Trump administration.
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Maxwell School @maxwellsu.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
“Nepal is owed something more substantial than sympathy. ...Monitoring of unstable ice and glacial lakes concerns the whole basin and should be funded on a standing basis, with hydrological data crossing borders as a matter of routine rather than negotiation,” writes Professor Farhana Sultana.
counterpointbd.com
The Ice Failed Upstream. The Debt is Downstream.
Nepal is owed something more substantial than sympathy and more useful than a loan charging interest on damage it did not cause. Monitoring of unstable ice and glacial lakes concerns the whole basin a...
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Maxwell School @maxwellsu.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
“President Trump’s post references ‘purposeful inaccuracy’ in an apparent attempt to suggest her comment meets the standard for libel, but characterizing his record on recent endorsements as ‘mixed’ is neither inaccurate nor malicious,” says Prof. Johanna Dunaway. @supolisci.bsky.social
usatoday.com
Trump wants FCC to go after this TV host. What happens now?
Legal and media experts believe any action by the FCC against NBC anchor Kristen Welker or NBC is highly unlikely to succeed.
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Maxwell School @maxwellsu.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
LISTEN via @historyextra.bsky.social - Andrew Wender Cohen, professor of history, discusses his new book “Gangster of New York: A Violent Life in Nineteenth-Century America.”
open.spotify.com
How bullies shaped 19th-century America
HistoryExtra podcast · Episode
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Maxwell School @maxwellsu.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
When she graduated in May, Maxwell's Amelia Rudolph looked back on a senior year that included presenting research on trust in maps at AAG's annual meeting, with mentor Meghan Kelly. @geographers.bsky.social bit.ly/4gMVpxI
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Maxwell School @maxwellsu.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
“Being a Trump ally, getting the Trump endorsement, and at least supporting Trump’s claims of election fraud in 2020, or even beyond that, seem to give candidates an electoral boost,” says Professor Richard Barton.
notus.org
Election Deniers Could Soon Control Elections in Three Swing States
Secretary of state candidates in Nevada, Arizona and Wisconsin have cast doubt on the outcome of the 2020 election.
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Maxwell School @maxwellsu.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
“I think Putin's strategy is unlikely to work and unlikely to change the basic trajectory of the war, which is still that his strategic objectives that he set out at the very beginning of the invasion, which is basically to control Ukraine, will not be achieved,” says Prof. @bdtaylor-su.bsky.social
youtube.com
Professor Brian Taylor on Russo-Ukraine War
YouTube video by War & Politics 24
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Maxwell School @maxwellsu.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Emily Thorson, associate professor of political science, has been named Maxwell's inaugural Fortunato Priore Endowed Faculty Fellow in Civic Engagement—honoring the late Col. Fortunato “Fred” Priore '55 and his belief in “the hard work of democracy.” @supolisci.bsky.social 🔗: bit.ly/4cQht9k
This image features a split-screen layout. On the left is a portrait of a person with shoulder-length hair, smiling. On the right is an archival photo of a person in military uniform wearing a helmet. Below, there's text announcing a new article about Political Scientist Emily Thorson being honored with a fellowship celebrating the legacy of alumnus Col. Fortunato “Fred” R. Priore. At the bottom is the logo of Syracuse University's Maxwell School of Citizenship & Public Affairs.
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Maxwell School @maxwellsu.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
“You’re going to have businesses on both sides of the border that are dealing with higher costs and more uncertainty, both of which are not sort of conducive to good business and to providing products to consumers at their sort of most efficient prices,” says Prof. Ryan Monarch.
spectrumlocalnews.com
Economists, contractors, farmers talk escalating trade war between U.S., Canada
Stakeholders say the ongoing uncertainty is causing problems within their industries.
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Maxwell School @maxwellsu.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Ian Buruma of The New Yorker discusses Professor @glynmorgan.bsky.social's “short and punchy” new book, “The Rise and Fall of American Europe.” (the article may require a subscription) @supolisci.bsky.social
newyorker.com
The U.S. Helped Make Europe. Can It Break It?
During the Cold War, U.S. policymakers pushed for a unified Europe. Their MAGA successors are trying to undo all that.
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Maxwell School @maxwellsu.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Andrew Lunetta '14 M.P.A. planned a career abroad but found his true calling while studying at Maxwell, launching A Tiny Home for Good the same year he graduated. The nonprofit has provided homes for 47 people, and Lunetta has been recognized as a 2026 CNN Hero. Read now: bit.ly/4xoy4th
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Maxwell School @maxwellsu.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
If D.S.A. and Justice Democrats underperform in their own races, Professor Richard Barton says, “then we might reasonably infer that, in a nationalized and polarized environment, they likely cause indirect electoral harm to other Democrats in purple and red districts.”
nytimes.com
Opinion | ‘The Easiest Explanation for This Phenomenon Is That Ideology Really Matters’
Trying to determine how much of a problem the D.S.A. poses for the Democratic Party’s electoral prospects. If it actually does.
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Maxwell School @maxwellsu.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
LISTEN: Maxwell professors @ryan-griffiths.bsky.social and Colleen Heflin, share insights on food policy and American secession on the nationally broadcast program “The Academic Minute.” @supolisci.bsky.social @cprmaxwell.bsky.social
news.syr.edu
Syracuse Scholarship Takes the Spotlight Again on ‘The Academic Minute’
Five Syracuse faculty share findings on food policy, AI, architecture, political science and marine biology on the nationally broadcast program "Academic Minute."
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Maxwell School @maxwellsu.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
“These are both terrible policy and politics,” says Prof. Emeritus Leonard Burman. The benefits of both would “disproportionately accrue to the wealthiest households,” given the existing distribution of assets in the U.S., he says.
bit.ly
These Americans would benefit from Trump's capital gains tax proposal
Fox host Larry Kudlow said Trump had "liked" two potential changes to the existing capital gains tax framework.
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Maxwell School @maxwellsu.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Via @gothamist.com - Because of the Democratic party edge, Blakeman should concentrate on pocketbook issues that could appeal to independent voters, says Professor Grant Reeher. @supolisci.bsky.social
gothamist.com
Blakeman turns to Trump playbook for his pitch to New York Republicans
The Nassau executive trails Gov. Kathy Hochul by 10 points statewide in a new Siena poll.
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Maxwell School @maxwellsu.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
“Russians generally are tired of the war and want it to end. They are well aware that the full-scale war against Ukraine started in 2022 has already lasted longer than the ‘Great Patriotic War’ against Nazi Germany,” says Professor @bdtaylor-su.bsky.social. @supolisci.bsky.social
forbes.com
Russia’s War Toll Mounts In Ukraine Amid A Possible Mobilization
Russia faces mounting casualties and economic strain from its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Despite this, some observers warn of another possible Russian mobilization.
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Maxwell School @maxwellsu.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
“They’ve been under way for that very, very long period of time, approaching nine months, and they’ve also been under combat conditions for much [of it] because of their time in the Middle East. That’s very, very tough on a crew,” says Vice Adm. Robert Murrett (Ret.), professor of PAIA.
theguardian.com
US navy veterans and military health experts express concern over USS Abraham Lincoln sailors
Prolonged deployment is coupled with reports of water shortages, plumbing issues and attempts to jump overboard
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Maxwell School @maxwellsu.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
“A strong military makes a currency more appealing because it’s a signal to foreign investors that their assets are safe,” says Professor @danielmcdowell.bsky.social. @supolisci.bsky.social
fortune.com
Jamie Dimon warns dollar dominance depends on the military: ‘If we're not the strongest military in 25 years…we won't be the reserve currency either’ | Fortune
The JPMorgan Chase CEO said U.S. military might well be the only thing keeping the world from being “very dangerous for us.”
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Maxwell School @maxwellsu.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
WATCH: Professor @ryan-griffiths.bsky.social joins James Ker-Lindsay to discuss his book “The Disunited States: Threats of Secession in Red and Blue America and Why They Won't Work.” @supolisci.bsky.social
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Maxwell School @maxwellsu.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Congratulations to six Maxwell School faculty on promotions for 2026-27: Bernard Appiah, Ethan Coffel, Jun Li, and Tomás Olivier earned tenure as associate professors. @supolisci.bsky.social was promoted to full professor, and Michael Lorenzo to associate teaching professor. bit.ly/4bFDs2o
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Maxwell School @maxwellsu.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
“There's only so much you can do with air strikes to coerce foreign governments, this case the Iranian government, to get them to behave differently,” says Vice Adm. Robert Murrett (Ret.), professor of practice of public administration and international affairs.
youtube.com
Analysis of Trump's potential deal with Iran as he threatens more strikes
YouTube video by CBS News
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Maxwell School @maxwellsu.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
As we prepare for a new academic year, join us in celebrating changes to Maxwell's leadership team: Bob Bifulco, Gladys McCormick, Shana Gadarian, Daniel McDowell and Yüksel Sezgin. Thank you, Carol Faulkner, for 9 years as senior associate dean. bit.ly/4hqMljU
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