<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/news/2025/0327-ross-douthat-explores-global-politics-at-skidmore.php" dsn="blogs"><featured/><feature_title>Featured News</feature_title><title>Ross Douthat discusses America’s role in a changing world</title><author>James Helicke</author><author_email>info@skidmore.edu</author_email><pubDate>03/27/2025 02:02:23 PM</pubDate><display>display</display><description>The conservative columnist for The New York Times explored global politics, demographic shifts, and the role of religion in shaping the 21st century during a campus visit.</description><category>News</category><image_listing><img src="/news/2025/images/0327-douthat-discussion-thumbnail.jpg" alt="New York Times columnist Ross Douthat stands at a podium beside an American flag"/></image_listing><image><img src="/news/2025/images/0327-douthat-discussion-hero.jpg" alt="New York Times columnist Ross Douthat talks with three faculty panel members"/></image><caption>New York Times columnist Ross Douthat (left) leads a spirited discussion with Professor and Chair of History Jennifer Delton, Professor and Associate Chair of Political Science Kate Graney, and Professor and Zankel Chair in Management for the Liberal Arts Pushkala Prasad.</caption></item>