Category: Political Science
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Nolan Fahrenkopf, University at Albany – The Security of Arms Transfers During the War on Terror
Transferring weapons can have deleterious effects. Nolan Fahrenkopf, research fellow at the Center for Policy Research at the University at Albany, determines how some may get into the wrong hands. Nolan Fahrenkopf is a research fellow at the Center for Policy Research (CPR), at the University at Albany. He has extensive policy and research experience…
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Eric Bellone, Suffolk University – The Insular Cases and U.S. Territories: The Constitution Should Follow the Flag
Citizens of U.S. territories do not have all the benefits that their mainland counterparts do. Eric Bellone, assistant professor of government and applied legal studies at Suffolk University, examines the reasons. Eric Bellone is an Assistant Professor of Government and Applied Legal Studies at Suffolk University in Boston, Massachusetts. He received a B.S. in Economics…
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Jason Warner, United States Military Academy – Africa: The New Epicenter of Global Terrorism
There is a new hub of global terrorism. Jason Warner, assistant professor in the department of social sciences at the U.S. Military Academy, surveys this theater. Dr. Jason Warner is an Assistant Professor at the U.S. Military Academy (West Point) where he also serves as the lead of Africa research in the Combating Terrorism Center (CTC). He is…
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Daniel Braaten, Texas Lutheran University – What Influences Immigration Judges
What influences immigration judges in granting asylum to unaccompanied minors? Daniel Braaten, associate professor of political science at Texas Lutheran University, looks into the answers. Daniel Braaten is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Texas Lutheran University in Seguin, Texas. He received his Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2012…
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Phil Chen, Beloit College – Political Representation
When will the diversity of political leaders catch up with the rest of the country? Phil Chen, assistant professor of political science at Beloit College, explains why representation matters. Philip Chen is assistant professor of Political Science at Beloit College. Philip’s work has appeared in numerous journals in political science and psychology, including Political Behavior,…
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Daniel Armanios, Carnegie Mellon University – The Social Legacies of Our Infrastructure Systems
On Carnegie Mellon University Week: Infrastructure can keep people locked in the past. Daniel Armanios, assistant professor in the department of engineering and public policy, explores how. Daniel Armanios is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering and Public Policy at Carnegie Mellon University as well as a Distinguished Visiting Professor of Leadership at…
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Bryant Sculos, Worcester State University – Learning From Basic Income Pilots
On Worcester State University Week: What can we learn from universal basic income pilot programs? Bryant Sculos, visiting assistant professor of political science, discusses their effect. Dr Bryant William Sculos is a transdisciplinary international political theorist and currently a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Dept. of History and Political Science at Worcester State University. He…
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Timothy Frye, Columbia University – Weak Strongmen
Being a dictator can seem simple, but is it? Timothy Frye, professor of post-soviet foreign policy at Columbia University, examines what pitfalls a despot may encounter to stay in power. Timothy Frye received a B.A. from Middlebury College in Russian language and literature, an M.A. in International Affairs from Columbia University, and a Ph.D. in…
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Sophia Moskalenko, Georgia State University – QAnon: Real and Imaginary Dangers
Like it or not, QAnon keeps hitting the news. Sophia Moskalenko, research fellow at Georgia State University, has more on the evolution of the conspiracy theory led group. Sophia Moskalenko is a psychologist studying mass identity, inter-group conflict, and conspiracy theories. Her research on the psychology of radicalization has been presented at scientific conferences, government…
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Ying Lui, University of Southern California Dornsife – Anti-Asian Discrimination
Hate crimes against Asian Americans are on the rise. Ying Liu, research scientist at the center for economic and social research at the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, explores this topic. Dr. Liu is a behavioral scientist and senior statistician who aims to better understand how we can improve health and education.…