Politico
Fletcher Dean Rachel Kyte comments on the impact that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could have on poorer nations if their fuel is diverted to Europe. Kyte is aiding U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on the humanitarian response to Russia’s invasion.
The Hill
Graduating Fletcher student Frank Sobchak writes this opinion piece examining the impact of a nuclear-armed Iran on further proliferation in the Middle East.
Foreign Affairs
Fletcher student Polina Beliakova co-authors this piece examining the shift in the war in Ukraine as Russia focuses on the Donbas region.
New York Times
This remembrance of longtime UEP and TUSM professor Sheldon Krimsky, who passed away on April 23, chronicles his life and career. A link to a Tufts Now in memoriam is included.
Political Violence at a Glance
Fletcher’s Nils Hägerdal co-authors this piece examining how blowback—violent retaliation at home in response to intervention abroad—is turning civil wars into international ones.
The Conversation
The Friedman School’s Daniel Maxwell examines how the war in Ukraine is impacting the global food system and worsening conditions for countries already at risk of famine
The New York Times
Fletcher’s Amy Myers Jaffe comments on the flat levels of U.S. energy production despite high oil and gas prices saying, “History tells us that oil shocks accelerate a shift to alternative energy, not the opposite.”
Wall Street Journal
TUSM Adjunct Professor Barry Levy is quoted in this article on pollutants that are spreading across Ukraine due to the war.
The New York Times
Abby Kiesa of Tisch College’s CIRCLE is quoted about the importance of climate change to young voters, noting their “high civic readiness.” CIRCLE research on 2020 youth voting is also included.