Finally, an explainer for Prof. Markowitz' book Perils of Plenty. He looks at how climate change has affected resource competition in the Arctic, arguing "What states make, influences what they take." 4/4 youtube.com/watch?v=YkDp0rA_…

Next, an explainer video for Prof. Graham's book Investing in the Homeland. He finds that migrants play a critical role linking foreign firms to social networks in developing countries, allowing them to flourish in challenging political environments. 3/4 youtube.com/watch?v=YbFny48I…

First up, the World Bank works to alleviate poverty around the globe. But sometimes their projects violate the human rights of the very people they are supposed to help. Can the World Bank hold itself accountable? 2/4 youtu.be/Rn_IIPUm9Yk

When should we expect states to fight over resources? Prof. Markowitz says that what states make influences what they take and challenges what you might have heard about how #ClimateChange is affecting prospects for conflict in the #Arctic. Watch! youtube.com/watch?v=kmAboiyf…

One week from today, @SPECLabUSC PI and @USC_SIR prof, Ben Graham will present “Network Ties and the Political Strategies of Firms” co-authored with @cesicruz at the @BedrosianCenter. To register, visit bedrosian.usc.edu/events/

Amanda Scott spent a month in #Peru this summer. Along with @USC faculty and fellow students, Amanda researched the effects of #globalization on the indigenous language, #Quechua. Amanda is now back at the helm as the TJR project undergraduate team lead. #SPECHowISpentMySummer

This summer, @hayrobertson, Nastaran Far, Bridget Mulrooney, and Daniel Liu continued working on SPEC Director @kelly_zvobgo’s dissertation project on truth commissions. The group collected data on truth commissions’ mandates and policy recommendations. #SPECHowISpentMySummer

The @latimes, @dailytrojan, and local news stations covered the event. Congratulations, Hailey! How many people can say they shared a stage with @GloriaAllred!? We are so proud of you and your activism! #FightOn

Hailey's speech focused on the importance of sex education and consent education, and resources that survivors can turn to for professional assistance and validation of their trauma. Among the other keynote speakers was leading women’s rights attorney @GloriaAllred!

The purpose of the March was to demand transparency from USC, as well as to build solidarity in the community and show support to survivors.