Politics and Government Associate Professor, Dr. L.J. Zigerell published an article in The Forum, titled “Racial Bias and U.S. Presidential Candidate Preference”.
Unit: Politics and Government
Alum Daniel Wagner visits with political science students
On February 21, 2024, Daniel Wagner spoke with students in the Department of Politics and Government’s POL 296 professional development course.
Dr. Riaz and alum Rana publish on how autocrats rise
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.
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.