As Bangladesh plunged into a violent political crisis on Thursday, July 18, Distinguished Professor Ali Riaz was frequently interviewed by and quoted in international media to explain the background and possible trajectories.
Unit: Politics and Government
Riaz interviewed on Bangladesh PM’s China visit
Distinguished Professor Ali Riaz has been interviewed by the German international broadcaster Deutsche Welle (DW) and the Chinese service of the Voice of America (VOA) on Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s visit to China and its implications for Bangladesh’s foreign policy.
Riaz publishes on lessons of elections in Europe and India
Distinguished Professor Ali Riaz has published a commentary on the lessons of recent elections in India, Britain, France, and European Parliament.
Dr. T.Y. Wang conducts program review in Taiwan
Dr. T.Y. Wang, University Professor Emeritus, was invited as a committee member to conduct a program review of the Institute of Political Science of Academia Sinica (IPSAS).
Cieslik publishes in the Loyola University Chicago Law Journal
On June 26, the Loyola University Chicago Law Journal published Prof. Cieslik’s article, “Usurping Authority: Illinois Sheriffs Declare Law Unconstitutional.”
Dr. T.Y. Wang participates in workshop at Taiwan Research Academy
Dr. T.Y. Wang, University Professor and chair of Politics and Government, offered a workshop at the Taiwan Research Academy (TRA), held from June 3-9, 2024, at the University of Texas at Dallas.
POL students attend Citizens’ Climate Lobby Conference in Washington, D.C.
Shyia Whiting and Becky Blood, both political science majors, as well as Kyleigh Weir, a legal studies major, traveled to Washington, D.C. in June 2024 to participate in the Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL) Conference and Lobby Day.
Riaz publishes on India’s policy continuity towards Bangladesh after election
Distinguished Professor Ali Riaz published three commentaries on the India-Bangladesh relationship after India’s parliamentary election.
Riaz publishes and comments on Indian election
Distinguished Professor Ali Riaz has published two commentaries in newspapers and was quoted in a report of the German broadcaster DW on the Indian election.
Riaz publishes on media freedom and election in Bangladesh
Distinguished Professor Ali Riaz has published two commentaries on press freedom and politics in Bangladesh.