Category: Political Science
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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.…
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Se-Hyoung Yi, University of Houston Clear Lake – Deliberative Dialogue: A New Kind of Political Talk
On University of Houston Clear-Lake Week: Political theorists are interested in a new way to debate political theories. Se-Hyoung Yi, assistant professor of political science, looks into one such method. Dr. Se-Hyoung Yi is Assistant Professor and Director of Political Science at the University of Houston-Clear Lake. He has a Ph.D. in political Science from…
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Matt Hendley, SUNY Oneonta – What if the U.S. Followed the Westminster Parliamentary Model?
What if the U.S. government was more like the United Kingdom’s? Matthew Hendley, professor of history at SUNY Oneonta, delves into the contrasting styles of governance. Dr. Matthew Hendley is Chair and Professor of History at the State University of New York – College at Oneonta (SUNY Oneonta). Educated in Canada, he is a specialist…
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Anthony Fleming, University of West Georgia – Gun Policy Debate as Individualism vs Communitarian Values
On University of West Georgia Week: Rugged individualism has had a large influence over gun laws in the U.S. Anthony Fleming, associate professor of political science, determines its impact on the country. I graduated with my PhD in Political Science in 2010 from West Virginia University. My primary area of study has been gun control…
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Brian Lowe, SUNY Oneonta – Conspiracy Theories
Conspiracy theories continue to run rampant in today’s public sphere. Brian Lowe, professor of sociology at SUNY Oneonta, looks into why. Brian M. Lowe received his BAH and Master’s in Sociology from Queen’s University at Kingston, Ontario and his Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Virginia. Dr. Lowe’s research and teaching interests include sociological…
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David Primo, University of Rochester – Campaign Finance Reform
Money is always a big factor in political discussions. David Primo, professor of political science and business administration at the University of Rochester, wonders if our fears are overblown. PhD, Stanford, 2002. American politics, campaign finance, corporate political strategy, corporate social responsibility, fiscal policy, and political bargaining. Primo’s most recent project on campaign finance is…
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Nancy Neiman, Scripps College – Markets and Social Justice
On Scripps College Week: Free markets cannot be counted on to erase social injustices. Nancy Neiman, professor of political science, explains why. Nancy Neiman is the Mary Wig Johnson Professor of Teaching at Scripps College. She came to Scripps College in 1993, where she has been the recipient of numerous teaching, research, and community service…
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Yuval Avnar, Scripps College – News Echo Chambers
On Scripps College Week: Are news echo chambers really a bad thing? Yuval Avnur, professor of philosophy, takes a two-pronged approach to this question. Yuval Avnur is Professor of Philosophy at Scripps College. He works on a broad range of issues about belief and doubt, including in contemporary epistemology, philosophy of religion, and the history of…