Law and Politics

China’s aggression and increasingly provocative actions in the Indo-Pacific reflect its willingness to openly challenge the U.S.-led economic order in the growth-oriented region, according to a University of Miami China and defense expert.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/02/chinas-menacing-behavior-military-buildup-cause-for-concern.html


A country in chaos worries Haitian American students

University of Miami students discuss how they cope with the constant news of gang violence and corruption in Haiti and the efforts their families are making to help relatives on the island.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/02/haitian-american-students-worry-about-relatives-fate-of-the-nation.html

A country in chaos worries Haitian American students

University of Miami students discuss how they cope with the constant news of gang violence and corruption in Haiti and the efforts their families are making to help relatives on the island.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/02/haitian-american-students-worry-about-relatives-fate-of-the-nation.html

A country in chaos worries Haitian American students

University of Miami students discuss how they cope with the constant news of gang violence and corruption in Haiti and the efforts their families are making to help relatives on the island.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/02/haitian-american-students-worry-about-relatives-fate-of-the-nation.html

A country in chaos worries Haitian American students

University of Miami students discuss how they cope with the constant news of gang violence and corruption in Haiti and the efforts their families are making to help relatives on the island.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/02/haitian-american-students-worry-about-relatives-fate-of-the-nation.html


War exposes Russia’s weaknesses and vulnerabilities

University of Miami specialists in areas of Soviet politics, economics, and law examine the global implications of Russia’s ‘‘Three-Day Invasion and Takeover’’ of Ukraine that, as of today, grinds into its second year with no end in sight.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/02/war-exposes-russias-weaknesses-and-vulnerabilities.html

War exposes Russia’s weaknesses and vulnerabilities

University of Miami specialists in areas of Soviet politics, economics, and law examine the global implications of Russia’s ‘‘Three-Day Invasion and Takeover’’ of Ukraine that, as of today, grinds into its second year with no end in sight.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/02/war-exposes-russias-weaknesses-and-vulnerabilities.html

War exposes Russia’s weaknesses and vulnerabilities

University of Miami specialists in areas of Soviet politics, economics, and law examine the global implications of Russia’s ‘‘Three-Day Invasion and Takeover’’ of Ukraine that, as of today, grinds into its second year with no end in sight.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/02/war-exposes-russias-weaknesses-and-vulnerabilities.html


Record-breaking number of migrants place burden on city resources

University of Miami professors provide insight into the impact that the influx of migrants to Miami is having on the city’s housing, transportation, health care, and public education system.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/02/record-breaking-number-of-migrants-place-burden-on-city-resources.html

Record-breaking number of migrants place burden on city resources

University of Miami professors provide insight into the impact that the influx of migrants to Miami is having on the city’s housing, transportation, health care, and public education system.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/02/record-breaking-number-of-migrants-place-burden-on-city-resources.html


Panel to explore uprising by Mariel detainees at Alabama prison

A special event will be held at the University of Miami’s Bill Cosford Cinema to discuss the second season of the National Public Radio podcast “White Lies,” which revisits the 1991 prison revolt in Talladega, Alabama.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/02/panel-to-explore-uprising-by-mariel-detainees-at-alabama-prison.html

Panel to explore uprising by Mariel detainees at Alabama prison

A special event will be held at the University of Miami’s Bill Cosford Cinema to discuss the second season of the National Public Radio podcast “White Lies,” which revisits the 1991 prison revolt in Talladega, Alabama.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/02/panel-to-explore-uprising-by-mariel-detainees-at-alabama-prison.html


Concordia Americas Summit returns to the University of Miami

The two-day international forum convenes thought leaders to address issues dealing with the Western Hemisphere, with a focus on Latin America. The 2023 edition will occur March 9-10 on the Coral Gables Campus.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/02/concordia-americas-summit-returns-to-the-university-of-miami.html

Concordia Americas Summit returns to the University of Miami

The two-day international forum convenes thought leaders to address issues dealing with the Western Hemisphere, with a focus on Latin America. The 2023 edition will occur March 9-10 on the Coral Gables Campus.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/02/concordia-americas-summit-returns-to-the-university-of-miami.html


Is Latin America paving a democratic path?

During a roundtable discussion, hosted by the George P. Hanley Democracy Center, experts dissected Latin America’s governments by looking at the issues that forge a democracy.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/02/is-latin-america-paving-a-democratic-path.html


Seeding democracy, political activism through robust debate

Newly transplanted University of Miami political scientist Matthew Nelsen fosters advocacy and civic engagement through pedagogical practices and research that views local-level institutions as the microcosms of democracy.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/02/seeding-democracy-political-activism-through-brave-debate.html


Law professor studies the decision-making process of capital murder juries

Recently named the inaugural Robert C. Josefsberg Chair in Criminal Justice Advocacy, law professor Scott Sundby has overseen the interviewing of more than 200 jurors, examining what goes into the process of 12 people who will make a life-or-death decision.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/02/law-professor-studies-the-decision-making-process-of-capital-murder-juries.html



What’s fueling the political crisis in Peru?

Peruvian students at the University of Miami offer their opinions regarding the struggle between democracy and corruption in the South American country.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/02/whats-fueling-the-political-crisis-in-peru.html

What’s fueling the political crisis in Peru?

Peruvian students at the University of Miami offer their opinions regarding the struggle between democracy and corruption in the South American country.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/02/whats-fueling-the-political-crisis-in-peru.html


Former ambassador to share insights from Kissinger interview

In his latest book, “Master of the Game,” former U.S. Ambassador to Israel Martin Indyk spent time interviewing former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger about how he brokered peace in the Middle East during the 1970s.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/02/former-ambassador-to-share-insights-from-kissinger-interview.html

Former ambassador to share insights from Kissinger interview

In his latest book, “Master of the Game,” former U.S. Ambassador to Israel Martin Indyk spent time interviewing former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger about how he brokered peace in the Middle East during the 1970s.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/02/former-ambassador-to-share-insights-from-kissinger-interview.html



Commander visits alma mater during Miami Navy Week

Rear Adm. Guido F. Valdes, commander of Naval Medical Forces Pacific and a double alumnus of the University of Miami, visited the University as part of Miami Navy Week and its signature outreach program.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/01/commander-visits-alma-mater-during-miami-navy-week.html

Commander visits alma mater during Miami Navy Week

Rear Adm. Guido F. Valdes, commander of Naval Medical Forces Pacific and a double alumnus of the University of Miami, visited the University as part of Miami Navy Week and its signature outreach program.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/01/commander-visits-alma-mater-during-miami-navy-week.html


Migrants are overwhelming resources in the US

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection reported that 2.76 million undocumented migrants arrived at the southwest borders in fiscal year 2022. University experts say solving the situation will not be easy.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/01/migrants-are-overwhelming-resources-in-the-us.html

Migrants are overwhelming resources in the US

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection reported that 2.76 million undocumented migrants arrived at the southwest borders in fiscal year 2022. University experts say solving the situation will not be easy.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/01/migrants-are-overwhelming-resources-in-the-us.html



Economist: Debt ceiling impasse threatens government default

David Andolfatto, a senior economist in the Miami Herbert Business School, assessed the current debt limit standoff and the consequences if Congress does not resolve the stalemate over how much money the government can borrow.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/01/economist-debt-ceiling-impasse-threatens-government-default.html

Economist: Debt ceiling impasse threatens government default

David Andolfatto, a senior economist in the Miami Herbert Business School, assessed the current debt limit standoff and the consequences if Congress does not resolve the stalemate over how much money the government can borrow.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/01/economist-debt-ceiling-impasse-threatens-government-default.html


’Canes experience democracy in action through student program

Leadership UMiami, an interactive leadership program through the Butler Center for Service and Leadership, offered students the opportunity to spend several weeks exploring democracy and civic engagement—culminating with a visit to the nation’s capital to experience democracy in action.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/01/canes-experience-democracy-in-action-through-student-program.html

’Canes experience democracy in action through student program

Leadership UMiami, an interactive leadership program through the Butler Center for Service and Leadership, offered students the opportunity to spend several weeks exploring democracy and civic engagement—culminating with a visit to the nation’s capital to experience democracy in action.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/01/canes-experience-democracy-in-action-through-student-program.html


University, military collaboration promotes ‘push-ups for the mind’

A general who led combat troops in Afghanistan and Iraq touted the benefits of mindfulness training at a forum last week, part of a visit to the University of Miami with other U.S. military leaders to further collaboration with the UMindfulness Initiative.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2022/12/university-military-collaboration-promotes-push-ups-for-the-mind.html

University, military collaboration promotes ‘push-ups for the mind’

A general who led combat troops in Afghanistan and Iraq touted the benefits of mindfulness training at a forum last week, part of a visit to the University of Miami with other U.S. military leaders to further collaboration with the UMindfulness Initiative.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2022/12/university-military-collaboration-promotes-push-ups-for-the-mind.html


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