Professor Martin’s Interview with the History News Network: LESS regulation in US than Europe
Professor Cathie Jo Martin, who specializes in European Political Economy recently did an interview with the History News Network. Professor Martin explained that, contrary to conventional wisdom, Europe has fewer regulations than the United States. Watch professor Martin’s interview below or click here to watch it on YouTube.
Professor Reeves’ Work on the Politics of Disaster Informs National Discussions
Professor Andrew Reeves is an expert in the politics of disaster relief and when Hurricane Sandy struck one week before the election his research (with John Gasper) informed discussion across the country. In one major piece, Mother Jones magazine addressed “How Hurricane Sandy Could Swing the Election” . This same research was also featured on […]
PhD Alum Juan Manuel Ortega to Speak About Social Media and Mexican Presidential Elections on Monday 10/29
Juan Manuel Ortega, who holds a PhD in Political Science from Boston University is giving a talk on Monday October 29. The title of his talk is “The Internet and Social Media in Mexico’s Presidential Elections – ‘Old wine in new bottles.'” Ortega is an expert with academic and practitioner experience in Mexican politics and […]
Professor Crawford Publishes New Huffington Post Op-Ed About Afghan War Toll
Political Science and International Relations Professor Neta Crawford and Catherine Lutz (Brown University) recently published an Op-Ed on the Huffington Post. They take a thorough look at the data from the war in Afghanistan and focus on the costs in Afghanistan and Packistan. They conclude that “Since the initial invasion of Afghanistan 11 years ago […]
Dean (and Political Scientist) Virginia Sapiro to Deliver Lowell Lecture About Political Discourse on Thurs 10/25
Virginia Sapiro, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and Professor of Political Science, will deliver the Lowell Lecture on Thursday, October 25 at 5:15. Sapiro’s very timely lecture is titled: “Reflections on Civility and Political Discourse during an Election Year.” Her talk will be followed by responses from Dr. Wesley Wildman and Geoff Dornan. The […]
Professor Swanson to participate on Panels at Yale Conference
On Thursday, November 1 at Yale University, Professor Judith Swanson will participate in two discussion panels on Steven Smith’s new book, “Political Philosophy.” The discussions are part of the Yale Representative Institutions Conference and will cover ancient and modern political thought, as well as the teaching of political philosophy. Other panel members include Prof Robert […]
Graduate Student June Park Publishes Chapter in New Book About China
June Park, a Fulbright Fellow and PhD Candidate (ABD) in International Relations and International Political Economy, has recently published a chapter in a new book about China. Her contribution, “Bargaining for More: China’s Initiatives for Regional Free Trade in East Asia by June Park” is chapter 7 of China Joins Global Governance Cooperation and Contentions.
PO Major Becca Rutenberg Featured as a Seventeen Magazine “Electionista” Blogger
Becca Rutenberg, a student in the department’s BA/MA and Honors programs, is one of the six politically active young women featured an “Electionista” in Seventeen Magazine. According to the magazine, “Politics can be confusing, overwhelming, and well, a little boring. That’s where Electionista comes in! Our Electionista bloggers are here to give you the facts […]