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Distinguished Scholar Kenneth Flamm on Digital Inclusion

May 13, 2013 |

Strauss Center Distinguished Scholar Kenneth Flamm recently posted two working papers to the Social Science Research Network that focus on digital inclusion in the United State. His first paper, “National, Regional, and ISP Variation in U.S. Broadband Quality Improvement: Has a Rising Time Floated All Boats,” takes newly available data to measure trends in broadband…

Dr. Alan Kuperman Discusses the Situation in Syria

On May 2, 2013, Strauss Center Distinguished Scholar Dr. Alan Kuperman appeared on Fox 7 News to discuss the current situation in Syria, and why the US should be concerned by the conflict.

UT Chapter of Alexander Hamilton Society Wins Award

April 30, 2013 |

The Strauss Center is pleased to report that the UT chapter of the Alexander Hamilton Society (AHS) has been named the “Best Graduate Organization” campus-wide by the Dean of Students as a part of the Annual “Swing Out Awards.” The Swing Out Awards are given out by the University of Texas Leadership and Ethics Institute…

New Research on Climate Security, Aid and Conflict, and Food Price Spikes

The CCAPS program released a collection of new research, including briefs on the CCAPS Climate Security Vulnerability Model, Mapping Territorial Control in Violent Armed Conflict, Food Price Spikes and Social Unrest in Africa, and real-time analysis of conflict in Africa.

Distinguished Scholar Chesney on Boston Marathon Bombing Suspect

April 24, 2013 |

Strauss Center Distinguished Scholar Bobby Chesney discusses the legal implication of the capture of the Boston Marathon bombing suspect in several recent posts on the Lawfare blog. Prior to the capture of the suspect, Chesney contributed to a Wall Street Journal article on the Boston attacks by explaining that the key to determining if an…

Strauss Scholar Michael Webber Hosts “Energy at the Movies”

April 18, 2013 |

Strauss Center Distinguished Scholar Michael Webber was recently interviewed by State Impact Texas regarding his upcoming work on “Energy at the Movies,” a new television show on Central Texas public television station KLRU. From Back to the Future to The Matrix, energy concerns serve as important plot points, if not the foundation, of many Hollywood…

Call for Applications for the 2013-2014 Next Generation Scholars Program

April 18, 2013 |

The application period for the 2013-2014 Next Generaion Scholars program is now closed; we are no longer accepting any applications. The Robert S. Strauss Center for International Security and Law is pleased to announce a call for applications for the Next Generation Scholars program, a unique research and mentorship program for University of Texas undergraduate…

Conversations with Experts

April 16, 2013 |

Check out the below videos of conversations with past Strauss Center International Security Series guest speakers, the Texas Next Generation Project fellows, and Strauss Center Distinguished Scholars and Associates:

Dr. Inboden’s Remarks from the ISA Conference

April 11, 2013 |

In his recent article on the ForeignPolicy.com blog Shadow Government, Strauss Center Distinguished Scholar Dr. William Inboden summarizes his remarks from the International Studies Association (ISA) conference. Speaking on a panel titled “Christian Realism in the White House? An Assessment of Reinhold Niebuhr’s Influence on Barack Obama’s Foreign Policy,” Dr. Inboden identifies four Nieburian themes in…

Distinguished Scholar Alan Kuperman Edits New Collection

April 11, 2013 |

On Tuesday April 9th, Routledge published an edited collection on the global phase-out of highly enriched uranium, edited by Strauss Distinguished Scholar Alan Kuperman. The collection, titled Nuclear Terrorism and Global Security: The Challenge of Phasing out Highly Enriched Uranium, is a part of the Routledge Global Security Studies series. The book addresses the dangers…

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