Dr. Lane Crothers, Thomas E. Eimermann Professor in Political Science (2020-2022) and Managing Editor of Populism, provided some guidance in a short essay to students in his “U.S. Government and Civic Practices.”
Unit: Politics and Government
Dr. Riaz comments on the US-Bangladesh arms sales talk
Distinguished Professor Dr. Ali Riaz has been quoted on the recent U.S. diplomatic push to strengthen security ties with Bangladesh.
Dr. Ali Riaz establishes award for exceptional graduate students
Gifts that support Illinois State University faculty and staff often continue giving beyond the initial investment. Such was the case with the professorship that would later inspire the newly endowed Ali Riaz Graduate Student Award in the Department of Politics and Government, an annual award that will recognize the best student in Comparative Politics and International Relations.
Riaz and Rana present paper at APSA Conference
Distinguished Professor Ali Riaz and graduate student Md Sohel Rana presented a co-authored paper at the American Political Science Association (APSA) National Conference.
Nancy Lind co-edits newly released book
Tiffany Puckett (NIU) and Nancy S. Lind (ISU) recently published Cultural Competence in Higher Education with Emerald Publishers.
Faculty present at American Political Science Association Virtual Conference
Faculty of Department of Politics and Government presented papers at the 2020 American Political Science Association annual meeting.
Associate Professor Tom McClure publishes analysis of ABA paralegal education programs
Department of Politics and Government Associate Professor Tom McClure and a co-author have published the first paper to empirically examine paralegal programs seeking approval from the American Bar Association (ABA). ABA approval is considered the “gold standard” of paralegal education. Less than a third of the 900 educational institutions offering this field of study have attained the coveted ABA designation.
Riaz publishes commentary on US presidential election
Distinguished Professor Ali Riaz has published a commentary on the US presidential election focusing on the strategies the Democratic candidate Joe Biden needs to adopt.
Riaz quoted in Nikkei Asian Review and VICE News
Distinguished Professor Ali Riaz is quoted in Nikkei Asian Review (NAR), and in VICE News recently.
Dr. Riaz comments on Bangladesh-Pakistan relations
Distinguished Professor Dr. Ali Riaz commented on the Bangladesh-Pakistan relationship and underscored the need for Pakistan to apologize for the 1971 genocide.