Department of Political Science

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Travers Department of Political Science

The Travers Department of Political Science has long been regarded as one of the finest places to study politics and government.

Congratulations

2021 Department Citation Winner Ben Harper

Ben was selected from a competitive groups of this year's honors graduates.

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Recent News and Upcoming Events

Professor Sarah Anzia Recognized as Outstanding Reviewer for PRQ

Apr 20, 2021

David D. Laitin, UCB PhD 1974 & Professor at Stanford, 2021 recipient of the Johan Skytte Prize

Mar 30, 2021

PhD Student Jae Yeon Kim has Article in the Washington Post

Dec 18, 2020

Justine Davis, PhD Alumna, wins WPSA Best Dissertation Award

Dec 8, 2020

Gardner Fellow Nick Shafer Awarded Marshall Scholarship

Apr

President Biden’s First 100 Days: An Assessment

A discussion featuring panelists Mark Barabak, Vanessa Tyson, Terri Bimes, George Breslauer, and Thomas Mann (Chair)

Apr

Democracy, Authoritarianism, and Geopolitics in East Asia

Changing global power dynamics, shifts in global governance, and renewed debates about the relative importance of regime type...

May

How Insurgency Begins: Rebel Group Formation in Uganda and Beyond

My book examines the initial stages of rebel group formation. Among other puzzles, it seeks to understand why...

May

Race to the Bottom: How Racial Appeals Work in American Politics

Please join us on May 14, 2021 for a Social Science Matrix Book Salon focused on the book...

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