International alliances, global stability on shaky ground
The unfolding crisis in Venezuela, as well as President Trump’s subsequent threats to countries including Greenland, Colombia, Mexico and Iran, threaten international relations and embolden adversaries. David Carter, an expert in international relations and territorial conflict at Washington University in St. Louis, explains why.
Andrews installed as Tileston Professor in Arts & Sciences
Sociologist Kenneth “Andy” Andrews, an expert in the dynamics and influence of social movements, was installed as the Tileston Professor in Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis.
How polarization limits power of public opposition
Historically, public opinion has constrained presidents’ use of unilateral power. But political scientist Dino P. Christenson, at Washington University in St. Louis, explains why public opposition to President Trump’s actions in Venezuela is unlikely to sway him.
Why international law forbids forcible seizure of territory
Under international law, one of the clearest red lines for states is the use of force to take another sovereign’s territory — a prohibition that sits at the heart of the modern global legal order, says MJ Durkee, a Washington University in St. Louis law professor.
Michelangelo and Titian
A Tale of Rivalry and Genius
From the acclaimed author of Michelangelo, God’s Architect, a dual biography of two towering artists of the Renaissance, whose decades-long rivalry spurred both to greater heights. In 1529, Michelangelo was in Venice when he first met Titian, Venice’s famed painter of princes, gods, and goddesses. Coming face-to-face with Titian’s drama-infused, richly colored works, the creator of David and […]
Kohl selected fellow of social work, welfare organization
Trish Kohl, a professor at the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis, has been selected as a 2026 fellow of the American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare.
Shen receives environmental performance award
The Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management has recognized Shiran Victoria Shen, an assistant professor of political science in Arts & Sciences, for her environment policy research.
A tale of three cities: Book explores gentrification in global context
A new book by Carol Camp Yeakey, the Marshall S. Snow Professor of Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis, examines the causes, impact and solutions to gentrification in cities around the world.
St. Louis guaranteed basic income pilot improved financial stability, study finds
Researchers from the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis have released new findings from their evaluation of St. Louis’ Guaranteed Basic Income Pilot Program, showing that regular, unrestricted cash payments significantly improved participants’ economic security, credit health and overall quality of life.
The Heroic Adventures of Qin Shubao
from Forgotten Tales of the Sui
Winner, Aldo and Jeanne Scaglione Prize for a Translation of a Literary Work, Modern Language Association of America A historical novel by Yuan Yuling, “Forgotten Tales of the Sui” (1633), has indeed been long forgotten in China. This unique coming-of-age tale in classical Chinese literature portrays the chivalrous Qin Shubao, the scion of a line […]
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