Experts in the News

Political scientist Rick Stoll explained what led to Russia's attack on Ukraine and the motives that will shape the war. 

“Russia has adapted to withstand Western economic sanctions against Russia over Ukraine,” said fellow Anna Mikulska. Even if the economy declines, “as de facto ruler of Russia, Putin doesn't have to be afraid of voters.”

U.S. Rep. Lizzie Fletcher nominated fellow Peter Hotez and his colleague Maria Elena Bottazzi for the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize, in recognition of their work developing a low-cost COVID-19 vaccine designed to be accessible around the world.

President Biden has appointed both Francis Collins and Alondra Nelson as interim replacements for the White House’s top science advisor position, which Eric Lander recently vacated. Senior fellow Neal Lane, former science adviser to President Clinton, has cautioned people on the risks in the division of labor. 

Last week's Texas freeze may only have been a minor test, but the state's added wind and solar power are creating a "more diversified and more balanced supply," said the Baker Institute's Dan Cohan. "Texas has been adding solar farms faster than any state has in U.S. history."