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Released: 26-Nov-2024 12:00 PM EST
Expert Available: Trump Promises Tariffs on Canadian, Mexican and Chinese Goods on Day One
George Washington University

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. ...

Released: 20-Nov-2024 12:00 PM EST
Terrorism and the UN: The History of an Indefinable Concept
Universite de Montreal

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.

Newswise: United Nations Ratifies Framework to Protect People on Cash Apps
Released: 8-Nov-2024 9:05 AM EST
United Nations Ratifies Framework to Protect People on Cash Apps
University of Florida

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.

Newswise: New Jersey Voters Rank Economy as No. 1 Issue, Followed by Immigration, Character and Reproductive Rights
Released: 5-Nov-2024 7:30 AM EST
New Jersey Voters Rank Economy as No. 1 Issue, Followed by Immigration, Character and Reproductive Rights
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

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%).

Released: 28-Oct-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Escalation of Israel and Iran Attacks
George Washington University

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

Released: 23-Oct-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: U.S. Confirms North Korean Soldiers Sent to Russia to Aid in its War on Ukraine
George Washington University

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. ...

Released: 15-Oct-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: NATO Launches Routine Military Exercises Over Western Europe
George Washington University

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

Released: 14-Oct-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: China Launches Large-Scale Military Drills Around Taiwan
George Washington University

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. ...

 
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Released: 10-Oct-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Techno-Nationalism Trend Fuels Global Disorder
University of Miami

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.

Released: 9-Oct-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Bob Woodward’s Forthcoming Book Reveals New Details Between Trump-Putin Relationship
George Washington University

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. ...

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Released: 8-Oct-2024 4:05 PM EDT
Diplomacy Needed to Deescalate War Between Israel and Iran’s Proxies, Expert Explains 
Virginia Tech

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. 

Newswise: International Clean Energy Initiative Launches Global Biomass Resource Assessment
Released: 4-Oct-2024 1:05 PM EDT
International Clean Energy Initiative Launches Global Biomass Resource Assessment
Oak Ridge National Laboratory

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.

Released: 4-Oct-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Tunisia Elections on Oct 6
George Washington University

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

Newswise: Survey Reports on Jewish Students’ Experiences at U.S. Colleges
Released: 2-Oct-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Survey Reports on Jewish Students’ Experiences at U.S. Colleges
Tufts University

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.

Released: 23-Sep-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: 79th UN General Assembly
George Washington University

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

Released: 23-Sep-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Ukraine President Zelensky to Address UNGA
George Washington University

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. ...

Released: 16-Sep-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Speaker Johnson Faces Funding Battle as Congress Responds to Second Trump Assassination Attempt
George Washington University

Speaker Mike Johnson is facing pressure to avert a government shutdown as Congress awaits his next move on funding. ...



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