Professor Davidson has been invited by the Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI) and the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MFA) to participate in a conference entitled A Lasting Bond: Revisiting & Re-evaluating Italy-US Relations 160 Years since their Inception to be held in Rome on 13 December 2021. The conference’s goal is to bring together Italian and US experts to take stock of the state of play in the bilateral relationship between Italy and the United States. He is invited to be a speaker on “An Overview of Italian-Us Relations: Prospects for the Future." … [Read more...]
Professor Larus Shares Insights on China’s Politics and Relations
October 7, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Elizabeth Freund Larus, Professor and Chair of the Department of Political Science and International Affairs, discussed her book Politics & Society in Contemporary China (2020) on Ryan Ray’s Inside the War Room podcast. Professor Larus shared her insight on pressing issues in China’s politics, economy, foreign relations, and China-US-Taiwan relations. Check out Professor Larus on Ryan Ray’s Podcast! … [Read more...]
Professor Cooperman Receives Teaching Innovation Award
April 18, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Congratulations to Rosalyn Cooperman for recently being honored with a Teaching Innovation Award by the New Research on Gender and Political Psychology Network!! This award honors her efforts to combat public speaking anxiety in her women and politics class. This award is well-deserved, and congrats again!! Click out the full award from NRGPPN! … [Read more...]
Professor Larus on Biden-Suga Summit
April 16, 2021 by Leave a Comment
PSIA Chair Elizabeth Freund Larus was quoted in the April 14 Financial Times article “US pushes Japan to back Taiwan at Biden-Suga summit.” Professor Larus stated that it was critical to show a “united front” over Taiwan. “Not only will China be listening to hear any such statement, but so will US allies in the Asia-Pacific who need to be reassured of US commitment to the region,” she said. Check out the relevant article on the Biden-Suga Summit! … [Read more...]
Professor Farnsworth and Political Humor – Johnny Carson Show
February 11, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Professor Farnsworth talks about political humor from Johnny Carson on C-SPAN3 and as part of UMW's Great Lives lecture series. … [Read more...]
Professor Larus Debates on US Sanctioning of Chinese and Russian Firms
December 5, 2020 by Leave a Comment
PSIA Department Chair Elizabeth Larus debated analysts from Shanghai, Moscow, and Budapest on US sanctioning of Chinese and Russian firms on Indus News episode 78 “In Focus: South Asia” on December 1, 2020. … [Read more...]
Professor Cooperman on Women Congressional Candidates and Campaign Finance
November 5, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Professor Cooperman joined a Facebook Live panel to discuss the book, “Politicking While Female: The Political Lives of Women,” and her chapter, “On the Money: Assessing the Campaign Finance Networks of Women Congressional Candidates.” Check out LSU’s panel on Facebook for the discussion. … [Read more...]
Professor Lester on “Dialogues in Democracy” Podcast Series
November 1, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Professor Lester participated in debate and discussion on various topics surrounding democracy on the University of Michigan Press’s podcast collection “Dialogues in Democracy." … [Read more...]
Presidential Leadership – With Good Reason Podcast feat. Professor Lester
October 29, 2020 by Leave a Comment
On October 31st, With Good Reason podcast radio will be doing a segment on Presidential Leadership in the United States. Professor Lester will be on it discussing Liberalism and Leadership. Tune in on their website to hear the full podcast! … [Read more...]
Professor Davidson Commentates on Geopolitics in the Asia-Pacific
October 24, 2020 by Leave a Comment
In NewsWeek’s “US-China’s Geopolitical Battle for Asia Shapes New Power Dynamic for Region” by Tom O’Connor and Naveed Jamali, Professor Davidson discusses China’s assertive behavior internationally and the impact of the Cold War in today’s international alliances. … [Read more...]