Schmidt Publishes Article on European Emergency Politics
“Emergency politics raises theoretical questions about the legitimacy of executive authorities’ governing activities in times of crisis, and in particular whether ensuring effective outcomes can make up for the temporary suspension of political responsiveness and accountable procedures.”
Lukes Publishes Article on Cold War History
“Some wars end in conquest, others may lead to a temporary arrangement. The Cold War was unusual in that it was carried out as a truce, with neither side seeking victory.”
Schmidt Interviewed on Legitimacy in Europe
Professor Schmidt discusses the crisis of legitimacy that the European Union is currently experiencing from the austerity policies imposed after the 2008 financial clash.
Brulé Publishes Article Analyzing Political Economy Gender Gap
Coauthors Brulé and Gaikwad’s find that lineage norms – which determine who gets to make decisions about wealth and how – are key determinants of the political economy gender gap.
Karra Presents at Population Association of America’s Annual Meeting
Karra presented on research exploring topics such as “User-Centered Counseling in Contraceptive Decision-making” and “The Association Between Age, COVID-19 Symptoms, and Social Distancing Behavior in the United States.”
Miller Delivers Global Lectures on Why Nations Rise
Since the release of her new book, Professor Miller has presented her research virtually with organizations and universities around the globe.
Schmidt Discusses Democratic Legitimacy on EPLO Podcast
“Democracy refers to a specific form of government. Legitimacy is whether a government of any form is accepted by its citizens as having the authority to govern…Democracy cannot exist without legitimacy.”
Karra Publishes Research on User-Centered Family Planning
Professor Karra’s research aims to determine how a tailored, preference-driven approach to family planning counseling and the involvement of male partners may contribute to shaping women’s contraceptive preferences and choices.
Menchik Workshops New Research at the Bush School
Professor Menchik’s research examines the diffusion of missionary practices over the 18th and 19th centuries, demonstrating deep entanglements between the seemingly distinct ventures of Christianity, Islam, and liberalism.
Selin Co-Authors Article on Emissions from International Shipping
Authors discuss emission allocation from the international shipping industry, which produces more CO2 emissions than the seventh largest emitting country.
Menchik Publishes Article on Liberal Internationalism
Woodrow Wilson is among most influential presidents in U.S. foreign policy history, and the most pious. So what was the role of religion in Wilson’s worldview?
Ye Publishes Article On Narratives & Realities of U.S.-China Relations
By ignoring the pragmatic globalist guiding China’s policy choices, the U.S. “risks exaggerating the geopolitical threat from China…and underestimating China’s ability to expand regional and global influence.”
Hefner Publishes Article on David Martin & Global Pentecostalism
“Martin’s analyses invited readers to take a momentary analytic leap and recognize a common humanity and existential dilemma in the mostly poor Pentecostals he described.”
Schmidt Discusses Europe’s Crisis of Legitimacy with EPRS
Professor Schmidt discussed why she wrote her new book, set out its main arguments, and reflected on its implications for the current coronavirus crisis.
Schmidt Receives Honorable Mention for EUSA Best Book Award
In a note to it’s membership, EUSA congratulated Professor Schmidt for her achievement and superb scholarship.
Lori Discusses Offshore Citizens During Harvard Webinar
Lori discussed the key findings of her book and addressed questions it raised, such as: how and why are certain groups neither fully included nor simply expelled by a state?
Sarkar Presents Rohingyas Research at King’s College London
Sarkar’s research explores the Second World War-origins of the Rohingya crisis.
Schmidt Discusses New Book During Events Worldwide
During three recent book talks, Professor Schmidt presented the key arguments of her new book and considered the implications for an EU in crisis.
Selin Co-Authors Article on Chemical & Waste Policy
An overarching body on chemicals and waste “is a critical and necessary step toward strengthening informed policy-making for achieving the global sound management of chemicals and waste.”
Grimes and Kring Publish Article on East Asian Financial Governance
Professor Grimes and William Kring discuss East Asia’s economic growth and explore why the economies of the region have not put forward new models of global financial governance.