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Russia and China: A Relationship Observed

Professor Jeanne L. Wilson writes about the relationship between the Russian and Chinese governments, and the influence of national identity, domestic issues and political norms.

Muslim-American Politics

Aubrey Westfall, Assistant Professor of Political Science, recently published a co-authored book and an article on Muslim-American politics. She has also been named a Nancy…

Asymmetrical Political Relations

Jeanne Wilson, professor of political science and Russian studies, published “The asymmetry of China-Russia Relations” in the online journal China Policy Institute this past week.

Houses, Parties and Wealth

Assistant Professor of Political Science Lindsay Flynn crunches numbers to illuminate the stories of wealth (or lack of wealth) and people’s choices.

USA Pivots to and fro

Professor Jeanne Wilson examines the US pivot to Asia, the recent pivot away, and China’s response, expanding their influence in the region.

Democracy in Action

Diane Quinn Kennedy ’86 returns to Wheaton to discuss the trials and tribulations of local government.

Islamic Headcovering and Political Engagement

Prof. Aubrey Westfall recently published a new article, entitled “Islamic Headcovering and Political Engagement: The Power of Social Networks”, in the journal Politics and Religion 10.1.…

US Middle East Policy in the Age of Trump

Professor Gary Sick of Columbia, a national security expert, speaks Wednesday April 12, 2017 at 5PM in the Holman Room.

Two Political Science Majors to lead SGA

Mary Sasso and Sam Mahler are elected to implement a diverse slate of policies, as leaders of the Student Government Association.

The Russian Regional Hegemony

Prof. Jeanne Wilson recently published an article, entitled “The Russian Pursuit of Regional Hegemony”, in the journal Rising Powers Quarterly 2.1. “Vladimir Putin… assumed office with…

Political Science and Pop Culture

Prof. Dorzweiler tackles “Popular Culture in (and out of) American Political Science” in a new article.

Government in action

Students from Urban Politics course travel to the Rhode Island State House.