International Relations

After The U.S. Strikes Syria, What's Next

The School of Arts and Sciences’ Ian Lustick joined other foreign affairs experts to discuss possible consequences of the U.S. airstrikes on Syria.

This striking depiction, from work by University of Pennsylvania political scientist Ian Lustick, shows that U.S. retaliation against Assad in Syria in 2013 would have likely led to higher civilian casualties than the numbers without such an intervention. (Image: Courtesy Ian Lustick)

Only one approach could plausibly have avoided catastrophe in Syria

Could the U.S. have better protected civilians from mass atrocities during the Syrian conflict in 2013? Research from political scientist Ian Lustick reveals that only one approach—persuading Assad to treat the protests as a reform movement rather than a violent revolution—might have helped.

United Nations’ Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein implores students to speak up for human rights

UN High Commissioner Al Hussein delivered the keynote at Penn’s Perry World House April 10 conference on international migration and refugees.

Perspective: Gas attack in Douma

Ian Lustick, a professor in Penn’s Political Science Department and a leading authority on international terrorism, says this weekend’s atrocities in Douma can be attributed to a Syrian attack. We asked him to elaborate on a few details.

Trump Weighs Response to Alleged Syria Chemical Attack

The School of Arts and Sciences’ Ian Lustick analyzed the use of chemical weapons in Syria, stating that the attack, which targeted women and children, was a way to “panic the civilians into leaving and cut the ground underneath the rebels.”

Human rights, forced migration, and immigration policy are topics of April 10 conference

As part of the 2018 Global Shifts Colloquium, the Perry World House panel will explore the impact of global refugee migration on the political, social, and environmental climate.

How North Korea Could Start World War III

The School of Arts and Sciences’ Arthur Waldron spoke about the likelihood of U.S. military action against North Korea and its global implications.

Russia Will Keep Attacking Britain Unless Brexit Meddling Is Handled

Mitchell A. Orenstein of the School of Arts and Sciences wrote about Russia’s role in the Brexit campaign, claiming that “meddling” will continue until the United Kingdom investigates Russia’s influence and establishes political consequences.

Dogs Trained to Sniff Out Ancient Treasures Looted From Syria

Cynthia Otto of the School of Veterinary Medicine comments on the school’s Working Dog Center, where the “K-9 Artifact Finders” program is training dogs to search for smuggled antiquities.

Asian Countries Are ‘Rebalancing’ Their Relations Between China and the U.S.

Dean Geoffrey Garrett of the Wharton School commented on China’s economic future and its effects on the world. (Video)

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