There have been calls to strengthen the EU's common foreign and security policy as a response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. But what determines public support for these measures? Drawing on a new book, Kathleen E. Powers illustrates how European identities shape the views of citizens about EU security cooperation.
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How the ideas that animate nationalism influence whether it causes—or calms—conflict
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With Russia massing troops on its border with Ukraine and apparently readying for an invasion, U.S. President Joe Biden's administration has faced persistent questions about its redlines in that conflict. Senior U.S. officials have avoided spelling out exactly how much Russian aggression is too much, but they have stated clearly that a military invasion would trigger "massive" economic consequences for Moscow. Read Prof. Powers's full Foreign Affairs aritcle here.
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"Populists are concerned that the working class is struggling but ... the rich are flourishing," says assistant professor of government, Kathleen Powers and her co-authors in an opinion piece about populism and its roots. Find the article here.
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