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Mai'a Cross
Edward W. Brooke Professor of Political Science & International Affairs

Mai’a Cross in the Press

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Will China invade Taiwan? Could China achieve economic supremacy over the US? Experts weigh in on pressing global issues
Mai'a Cross, Daniel Drezner, Dennis Kwok, and Maria Ivanova sitting around two tables at the State of the World series.

Will China invade Taiwan? Could China achieve economic supremacy over the US? Experts weigh in on pressing global issues

From the rise of China to climate, Northeastern’s ‘State of the World Series’ brings together experts to tackle pressing global issues.
Russian warships in Cuba recalls ‘Cold War posturing,’ but no threat, expert says
A Cuban sailor walking outside in the sun past a Russian Navy ship.

Russian warships in Cuba recalls ‘Cold War posturing,’ but no threat, expert says

Mai’a Cross says the Russian fleet’s transit isn’t so much a show of force as it is “a bit of swaggering.”
2024 will prove a crucial year for EU, the Russia-Ukraine war, former State Department official says
Karen Donfried and Mai'a Cross speaking at the front of a room about the current state of the Russia Ukraine war and it's impact on the EU.

2024 will prove a crucial year for EU, the Russia-Ukraine war, former State Department official says

In a conversation about the state of the Russia-Ukraine war, Karen Donfried said the war has resulted in fundamental changes in the EU.
From realism to ‘ultrasociality’: International relations scholar rewrites the history of international cooperation
Mai'a Cross' book on a blue background.

From realism to ‘ultrasociality’: International relations scholar rewrites the history of international cooperation

In a new book, Mai’a Cross argues that over the course of human history, cases of cooperation outstrip examples of disunity and tribalism.
Could the Israel-Hamas and Russia-Ukraine wars escalate into World War III?
Smoke billowing from an apartment building in Ukraine that had been hit by a Russian missile.

Could the Israel-Hamas and Russia-Ukraine wars escalate into World War III?

With tensions now flaring in the Middle East and in Europe, can the two crises snowball into one global war or are they contained?
In the Wild West of corporate space travel, humans could return to the moon. But does it bring diplomatic challenges?
CPLS Peregrine 1 launching for the moon.

In the Wild West of corporate space travel, humans could return to the moon. But does it bring diplomatic challenges?

This week's failed moon launch highlights why we haven't been to the moon in 50-plus years –– and why that could change.
Why diplomacy is needed now to set rules for outer space
view of earth from International Space Station

Why diplomacy is needed now to set rules for outer space

As private companies dominate the space industry, space diplomacy is needed to foster international cooperation.
Meta fine shows EU is ‘regulatory superpower,’ Northeastern expert says
A photo of Meta headquarters in Dublin

Meta fine shows EU is ‘regulatory superpower,’ Northeastern expert says

A record $1.3 billion fine on Meta for violating Facebook user privacy in Europe highlights the differing approaches of the EU and US.
As Finland prepares to join NATO, defense forces have become more ‘visible’ inside its borders
inside of the parliament in Budapest, Hungary as various lawmakers vote on Finland's bid to join NATO

As Finland prepares to join NATO, defense forces have become more ‘visible’ inside its borders

Finland has been undergoing changes internally to prepare for a future of “strategic collaboration" once it joins NATO.
Is World War III possible? The next few weeks will tell.
A mangled, burning car in front of war-damaged buildings

Is World War III possible? The next few weeks will tell.

If the U.S. and its allies are going to avoid becoming militarily entangled in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the coming days will be critical.