Distinguished Professor Ali Riaz and Department of Politics and Government alum Md. Sohel Rana, M.S. ‘21, have published the book How Autocrats Rise: Sequences of Democratic Backsliding.
Dr. Riaz and alum Rana publish on how autocrats rise
Unit: Politics and Government
Mock trial team advances to Opening Championship Rounds
The Illinois State mock trial team is heading to the first phase of the American Mock Trial Association (AMTA) national tournament.
Riaz delivers lecture at the University of Toronto
Distinguished Professor Ali Riaz delivered a lecture at the University of Toronto Mississauga on the democratic backsliding in Bangladesh.
Politics and Government alum Casey Peterson awarded the 2024 Bob Ady Scholarship
Politics and Government alum Casey Peterson, director of Business Attraction for the Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council, has been recognized as an emerging leader in economic development by being selected as one of just five recipients of the Mid-America Economic Development Council’s 2024 Bob Ady Scholarship.
Riaz quoted by Aljazeera English on “India Out” campaign in Bangladesh
Distinguished Professor Ali Riaz has been quoted by the Al Jazeera English on the growing anti-India sentiment and a campaign to boycott Indian products in Bangladesh.
Riaz interviewed by The Diplomat on Bangladesh’s political future
Distinguished Professor Ali Riaz was interviewed by The Diplomat magazine on the future of Bangladesh’s politics after the recently held controversial election.
Dr. T.Y. Wang commented on China’s likely responses to Taiwan’s 2024 elections
Dr. T.Y. Wang, University Professor and chair of Politics and Government, published a comment on China’s likely responses to Taiwan’s 2024 elections.
Riaz publishes on Islamist politics in Bangladesh
Distinguished Professor Ali Riaz has published a book chapter on Islamist politics in Bangladesh.
Conversation with U.S. Ambassadors Tibor Nagy and Geeta Pasi
On Monday, January 29, former US Ambassadors Tibor Nagy and Geeta Pasi shared what led them to the State Department and their experiences as diplomats during a talk at the Bone Student Center.
Graduate students to represent CAS in 3M Thesis Competition
Four graduate student researchers will represent the College of Arts and Sciences in the university-wide Three Minute Thesis competition on February 29 at 6 p.m. at the Normal Theater. This event is free and open to the public. Please come and support our students!
