9/22
Ron Ozio
Director, Media Relations
ozio@upenn.edu
International Relations
Russia ramps up war effort as Ukraine makes gains
Russia ramps up war effort as Ukraine makes gains
Perry World House hosted a panel of experts to discuss the state of Ukraine after seven months of conflict, looking at how international support can be most effective.
The future of globalization in a fracturing world
The future of globalization in a fracturing world
Perry World House’s 2022 Global Order Colloquium hosted experts from government, the media, and across the University to tackle the topic of the state of globalization
Reflections on the legacy of Queen Elizabeth II
Reflections on the legacy of Queen Elizabeth II
Five experts from the University consider the regent’s seven-decade reign, weighing everything from the changing role of media in crafting her image to the future of the United Kingdom.
Mikhail Gorbachev’s legacy
Mikhail Gorbachev’s legacy
Penn experts share their thoughts on Gorbachev’s impact on the Soviet Union and the world, and how history will remember him.
Making sense of a United Ireland
Making sense of a United Ireland
In a new book, political scientist Brendan O’Leary explores the contentious issue of a reunited Ireland and why now is the time to consider the future of the island.
Ukraine nuclear power plant caught in war’s crossfire
Ukraine nuclear power plant caught in war’s crossfire
The School of Arts & Sciences’ Anna Mikulska, an expert on the geopolitics of energy, discusses the situation at the Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Station, Russia’s aims, and what she’s most concerned about.
Building bridges, locally and abroad
Building bridges, locally and abroad
From the Middle East Center to a think tank in the United Arab Emirates, Ibrahim Bakri is using his various roles to make connections personally, academically, and professionally.
Five things to know about the killing of Ayman al-Zawahiri
Five things to know about the killing of Ayman al-Zawahiri
Farah N. Jan, senior lecturer in international relations and political science, discusses what happened, what his killing means for counterterrorism, and the impact it will have on the future of al-Qaida.
Five things to know about the Taiwan-China conflict
Five things to know about the Taiwan-China conflict
Penn Today spoke with Thomas J. Shattuck of Perry World House about the political and military history of the conflict between Taiwan and China, as well as its potential economic impact.
Exploring Mongolia with an insider’s view, no luggage necessary
Exploring Mongolia with an insider’s view, no luggage necessary
Students in Christopher P. Atwood’s Penn Global seminar on Mongolian civilization explored the capital and vast grasslands of Mongolia, meeting welcoming locals along the way.
Media Contact
In the News
ABC Australia
World Heritage—too much of a good thing?
PIK Professor Lynn Meskell, also of the Penn Museum, joins a radio conversation to discuss how the World Heritage Convention has become a victim of its own success.
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The Washington Post
As red states send migrants to blue states, sanctuary cities are crucial
Domenic Vitiello of the Weitzman School of Design writes about the history of American sanctuary cities and their continued importance against a restrictive immigration system.
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What’s next for the North as the tectonic plates shift? One of the great experts points the way
The School of Arts and Sciences’ Brendan O’Leary features in a review of his new book, “Making Sense of a United Ireland.”
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Twin Cities PBS (St. Paul)
The Taiwan question
On an episode of his show “The Whole Truth,” David Eisenhower of the Annenberg School for Communication discusses what American policy should be towards the political hot spot of Taiwan, frequently called “the most dangerous place in the world.”
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Fox 4 (Kansas City)
Remembering Princess Diana
In a video interview, Emma Hart of the School of Arts & Sciences speaks on Princess Diana’s legacy and continued impact 25 years after her passing.
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NPR
For Biden, the chaotic withdrawal from Kabul was a turning point in his presidency
John Gans of Perry World House says that every president since JFK has had an early term crisis, an event that punctures their momentum with the American public.
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