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Somali President Outlines 'Roadmap to Peace'
Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, president of the Federal Republic of Somalia, said he has begun to lay the foundation for a stable and effective government, but it will take time to reach the ultimate goal…
Sui to Co-lead Study on Sustainable Redevelopment
The Ohio State University’s Department of Geography and Center for Urban and Regional Analysis (CURA) will undertake a study of sustainable community redevelopment in Columbus’ Greater Hilltop…
Is War Really Disappearing? A New Analysis Suggests Not
Countries May Simply Have Less Ability to Fight
COLUMBUS, Ohio – While some researchers have claimed that war between nations is in decline, a new analysis suggests we…
Mansoor Quoted in Speech on U.S. House Floor
Mershon Center affiliate Peter Mansoor was quoted in a speech by Rep. Frank Wolf (R-Va.) on the House floor last week paying tribute to civilians who have served in difficult regions around the…
Mueller Wins Converse Award for Book on War and Public Opinion
John Mueller, Ralph D. Mershon Senior Research Scientist at the Mershon Center, has won the Philip E. Converse Book Award for his book War, Presidents and Public Opinion (Wiley, 1973).
Changing Minds About Climate Policy Can Be Done - Sometimes
Simply communicating the benefits is not enough
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Some open-minded people can be swayed to support government intervention on climate change – but only if they are…
Hopf Wins Jervis-Schroeder Award for Mershon-Supported Book
Former Mershon Center affiliate Ted Hopf has received the Robert L. Jervis and Paul W. Schroeder Best Book Award for Reconstructing the Cold War: The Early Years, 1945-1958. Presented by…
Nisbet Awarded $45,000 Grant From Office of Outreach and Engagement
Mershon affiliate Erik Nisbet, assistant professor of communication, has won a 2013 Engagement Impact Grant from the Office of Outreach and Engagement at The Ohio State University. The $45,000…
Rovner’s ‘Fixing the Facts’ Selected for Furniss Book Award
Joshua Rovner, associate professor of strategy and policy at U.S. Naval War College, is winner of the Furniss Book Award for Fixing the Facts: National Security and the Politics of…