Distinguished Professor Ali Riaz is quoted in a report in the Nikkei Asian Review, a leading Japanese news magazine, on the impacts of coronavirus (COVID-19) on Bangladeshi economy.
Riaz quoted in Nikkei Asian Review
Tag: Department of Politics and Government
Dr. Ali Riaz quoted in German media
Distinguished Professor Dr. Ali Riaz was quoted in a report of the German International broadcaster Deutsche Walle (DW) on the freedom of press in Bangladesh.
Ekwonwa named Bone Scholar
Bethany Ekwonwa, a double major in political science and legal studies and a member of the Honors Program, has been selected as a Bone Scholar for 2020–2021. The Bone Scholarship is the highest award an undergraduate at Illinois State University can receive. Ekwonwa has stood out in her classes because of her excellent academic skills,
Riaz on South Asia’s responses to Covid-19
Distinguished Professor of Politics and Government Ali Riaz has participated in two webinars regarding the impacts of Covid-19 in South Asia.
T.Y. Wang comments on Taiwan’s rising international standing amid the coronavirus pandemic
Dr. T.Y. Wang, professor and chair of the Department of Politics and Government, published “Taiwan’s Rising International Standing amid the COVID-19 Pandemic?” in Taiwan Insight.
Riaz and Shawki recognized with Impact Award
Department of Politics and Government Professors Dr. Ali Riaz and Dr. Noha Shawki were recognized with this year’s Impact Award.
Alum Anthony Pierucci earns Ph.D.
Tony Pierucci, M.S. ’14, recently defended his dissertation in political science at Purdue University.
Dr. Ali Riaz publishes on lessons from COVID-19
Distinguished Professor Dr. Ali Riaz has published a commentary highlighting the lessons learned from the global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Defunding WHO is Irresponsible: Riaz
Distinguished Professor Ali Riaz has described President Trump’s decision to halt funding for World Heath Organization (WHO) as reckless and irresponsible. He insists that it’s detrimental to US national interests. Trump announced to halt WHO funding on April 14 pending review of the organization’s handling of Covid-19 pandemic. President alleged that WHO accepted the Chinese
Riaz publishes on Bangladesh’s COVID-19 Stimulus Package
Distinguished Professor Ali Riaz has published a commentary on the Bangladesh government’s economic stimulus package in the wake of COVID-19. Assessing the $9 Billion package, declared by the Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on April 5, Riaz argued that it has fallen short in addressing the problems facing by the low-income wage earners and the middle
