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In this article, Dr. Karl C. Kaltenthaler, director of the Michael J. Morell Center for Intelligence and Security Studies and professor in the Department of Political Science, shares insight on the U.S., Israel and Iran conflict.

University of Akron professor explains Iran conflict A University of Akron professor explains the escalating Iran conflict after the reported killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

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In this story, Dr. David B. Cohen, professor of political science, discusses the government shutdown, election results and Ohio’s new congressional districts. Cohen is also director of UA’s Applied Politics program and a fellow of the Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics.

Northeast Ohio's new congressional districts Northeast Ohio's new congressional districts

On this episode of “Sound of Ideas,” Dr. David B. Cohen, professor of political science, discusses the recent election. Cohen is also director of UA’s Applied Politics program and a fellow of the Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics.

Recapping the 2025 election and looking ahead to the 2026 midterms We will recap the 2025 election results with some of the winners and discuss levy and school board results in Northeast Ohio districts.

We had a great time touring the Ohio Supreme Court last week with our students!

In this interview on PTV World, Dr. Karl C. Kaltenthaler, director of the Michael J. Morell Center for Intelligence and Security Studies and professor in the Department of Political Science, talks about the Israeli strike on Hamas targets in Qatar.

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What Would It Take to End the Regime in Iran? CIPHER BRIEF REPORTING – As U.S. President Donald Trump demands Iran’s “unconditional surrender” and hints that Iran’s Supreme Leader could also be targeted amid Israel’s Operation Rising Lion, experts are reconsidering the complicated equation of regime change. Supreme Leader...

Ending Iran's Regime: Prospects & Challenges | The Cipher Brief - NewsyList Israel’s bombing campaign has sharply escalated an internal shadow conflict that has simmered for decades. While Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar has insisted that Israel’s official goal is…

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As a guest on the Ray Horner Show, Dr. Karl C. Kaltenthaler, director of the Michael J. Morell Center for Intelligence and Security Studies and professor in the Department of Political Science, discussed the European Union’s plans to break its security dependency on the United States by raising their defense budgets.

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