USC Dornsife News

The US frequently chooses to put its own interest ahead of its professed values. That approach to foreign policy is called ‘realpolitik’ and it may lead to an unsatisfying peace deal in Ukraine.

In a special crisis briefing organized by the USC Global Policy Institute, scholars discuss the ongoing conflict, what it means and what may happen next. [3 min read]

USC Dornsife experts discuss the lasting psychological trauma for survivors and refugees and outline how linguistic differences between the Ukraine and Russian languages feed into identity politics. [2¾ min read]

International relations scholars at USC Dornsife say alliances could curb more aggressive strategies. [3¼ min read]

With many countries, companies and individuals intensifying their space exploration programs, questions about rights, ownership and the feasibility of manned space missions are coming to the fore of public debate. [9¼ min read]

Robert English of USC Dornsife’s School of International Relations, a former policy analyst with the U.S. Department of Defense and an expert on Russia, shares his assessment of the U.S.-Russia relationship and Biden’s recent meeting with Putin. [3½ min read]

USC Dornsife’s Kelsey Rubin-Detlev argues that 18th-century Russian ruler Catherine the Great offers an example of how modern leaders could use wit, reason and science to advance a nation. [6½ min read]

The conjecture that we may be on the brink of a new cold war is a chilling one, racheting up our global anxiety levels, but is it accurate? [4¾ min read]

The renowned USC Dornsife chemist takes part in a panel discussion about the role of Russian science in reshaping global innovation in the years to come.