Schar School in the News: August 5th - 9th, 2024

Science: Maurice Kugler is quoted in an article discussing wage disparities for workers in the Global South.

The Washington Post: Michael Hunzeker is quoted in a story about Taiwanese preparations for a possible war with China.

Inside Higher Ed: James Finkelstein cowrites an op-ed detailing changes in the makeup of George Mason’s board of visitors.

CNBC Asia’s Squawk Box: Michael K. Fauntroy takes part in a discussion about Kamala Harris’ possible running mate.

Forbes: Justin Gest is mentioned in an article about the shift in and future of diversity and intercultural relationships, referencing his 2022 comments on interracial marriages.  Also in Share and Stocks.

WVTF (Virginia’s Public Radio): Alan R. Shark and J.P. Singh are quoted in an article about the challenges artificial intelligence (AI) faces in understanding Southern accents.

La República (translation may be needed): Jo-Marie Burt discusses the efforts by Peru’s congress to impose a new amnesty law that would free suspects and those already convicted in crimes against humanity.

Al Jazeera: Jennifer Victor is quoted in an article about the political track record of Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.

Richmond Times-Dispatch: Mark J. Rozell is quoted in an article about Vice President Kamala Harris’ choosing Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate for the 2024 presidential campaign. Also in The Daily Progress.

The Washington Post: A spring 2024 Washington Post-Schar School poll on the views held by white evangelicals about former President Trump is cited in a story about the evolving role of evangelicals in politics.

Richmond Times-Dispatch: Mark J. Rozell comments on Va. Rep. Bob Good’s loss in the Republican primary.

Latin America News: Jo-Marie Burt discusses political happenings in Peru and Latin America as a whole.

Small Wars Journal: Mahmut Cengiz writes an op-ed on the decades-long debate over the intersection of Islam and terrorism, and its effectiveness. In a second column, Cengiz writes about the strategic debate surrounding Islam and terrorism following the Hama terror attacks of October 7.

Star-Tribune (Minnesota): Judith Wilde and James Finkelstein comment on the cost ($300,000+) of finding and hiring a new president at the University of Minnesota (who was already a VP).

Kyiv Post (Ukraine): Mark N. Katz writes an op-ed about potential consequences for any diminished U.S. support of Ukraine.

The Assembly (North Carolina): Judith Wilde and James Finkelstein provide insight on the candidacy of interim chancellor Lee Roberts as the next chancellor of UNC-Chapel Hill.

PW Perspective: MPP student Zayd Hamid interviews Schar School undergrad and former campaign fellow Jackson McAfee in a story about GOP field offices in Northern Virginia.

Richmond Times-Dispatch: Mark J. Rozell is quoted in a story looking at the potential impact that cuts in interest rates by the Federal Reserve Board could have on the upcoming elections. Also in the Culpeper Star-Exponent.

Middle East Institute: Senior Visiting Fellow Umud Shokri writes about a new power line connecting Turkey and Iraq that aims to improve Iraq’s energy security, geopolitical dynamics, and economy.

BFM’s The Breakfast Grille (Malaysia; podcast): Mark J. Rozell discusses developments in U.S. politics.

EMEA Tribune: Quotes by Jennifer Victor to Al Jazeera are cited in an article about the political track record of Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.