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Article ItemDiplomacy needed to deescalate war between Israel and Iran’s proxies, expert explains , article
The one-year anniversary of the Hamas attacks in Israel arrived with no sign of a cease-fire agreement, and multiple signs that the fighting could expand to multiple fronts and go on for years — but if diplomacy can separate the coalition organized against Israel, opportunity exists to deescalate. Virginia Tech global affairs expert Ariel Ahram answered more questions about the expanding conflict and what a solution will require.
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Article ItemExperts available: Hurricane Helene recovery, preparing for Hurricane Milton, one year since Hamas attack on Israel, and more , article
The Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews this week surrounding Hurricane Helene recovery, Hurricane Milton approaching Florida, 1 year since Hamas' attack on Israel, World Mental Health Day, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
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Article ItemUkrainian public opinion on compromise with Russia changing, researcher explains , article
Virginia Tech international affairs expert Gerard Toal has researched Ukrainian public opinion for a decade. His most recent findings indicate that more Ukrainians have become open to entering into negotiations with Russia.
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Article ItemExperts available: Trump assassination attempt, Federal Reserve interest rates, TikTok hearing, and more , article
The Virginia Tech media relations office has the experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news including the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, the anticipated rate cut by the Federal Reserve, TikTok appealing to the courts, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
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Article ItemExperts available: Astronauts stuck in space, tailgating tips, healthier fall drinks, and more , article
The Virginia Tech media relations office has experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news., including the latest presidential race headlines, plans to bring the Starliner astronauts back to Earth, healthy fall drink alternatives, tailgating tips, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.