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September 19, 2023
Prof. Aseem Prakash and colleague Prof. Nives Dolšak write in Forbes that the United Auto Workers (UAW) strike against the U.S. auto makers is a result of mismanagement of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals. The UAW strike reveals three conflicts. The first conflict is about dividing profits... Read more
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August 4, 2023
Profs. Victor Menaldo and James D. Long wrote a column for The Conversation pondering if former President Trump could use his possible re-election as payback and retribution for indictments. Donald Trump has declared, “I am your retribution,” and it appears to be a guiding theme of his 2024 campaign...If elected, he promises to punish his perceived enemies – everyone from prosecutors at the Justice Department and... Read more
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August 4, 2023
Prof. Victor Menaldo is quoted on National Public Radio's website and Morning Edition program about big tech companies and the White House making commitments regarding Artificial Intelligence (AI). Presidents and CEOs from leading tech companies that are creating artificial intelligence have agreed to several commitments on sharing, testing and developing new AI technology...Seven companies — Google, Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, OpenAI,... Read more
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July 24, 2023
Prof. Aseem Prakash and colleague Prof. Nives Dolšak write in Forbes that Amazon's 2022 Sustainability Report may not show Amazon to be the climate leader they wish to be. Many of Amazon’s climate-focused achievements are impressive: 90% of the electricity it consumes comes from renewables, it uses 9,000 electric delivery vehicles and 15,000 hydrogen-... Read more
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July 5, 2023
Profs. James D. Long and Victor Menaldo in the Op-Ed section of The Seattle Times note that the indictments of former President Donald Trump may be an untravelled road for the U.S., prosecutions in other democracies show what could be ahead. "In early June, a federal grand jury indicted former President Donald Trump on 37 felony counts related to his alleged mishandling of classified documents...If found guilty,... Read more
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July 3, 2023
Prof. Anthony Gill explains why do we rescue when all hope is lost in the rescue processes. The article explores why we continue search and rescue efforts when all hope is lost. It argues that beyond rational efficiency, it is rooted in our human desire to care for others, honor the dead, and foster a mindset of risk-taking. Despite the costs and challenges, it is what makes us prosperous and resilient as a society. "Why do we rescue beyond hope? Because we... Read more
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June 28, 2023
Pictures are posted on the Photography page for the 2023 UW Political Science ConvocationUse any email address to enter the gallery.
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June 26, 2023
Prof. Aseem Prakash and colleague Prof. Nives Dolšak tell us in a new Forbes article that the Biden and Modi talked about China but not about Climate. The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was accorded a lavish welcome by the Biden Administration during his recently concluded U.S. visit. There is a bipartisan consensus in the U.S. that China is a major... Read more

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