Guarini Institute News

Sweeping Populisms: Guarini Institute Distinguished Lecture by Yves Mény

Sweeping Populisms: Guarini Institute Distinguished Lecture by Yves Mény

The Guarini Institute for Public Affairs Distinguished Lecture Series presented internationally renowned political scientist Yves Mény for the talk “Sweeping Populisms: The Case of the French Presidential Election.”

Professor Argentieri Celebrates 60th Anniversary of Rome Treaties

Professor Argentieri Celebrates 60th Anniversary of Rome Treaties

On the last week of March, Professor Federigo Argentieri participated in a number of events to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Rome Treaties.

Arianna Catti De Gasperi and Prof. Argentieri Speak at Public EU 60th Anniversary Event

Arianna Catti De Gasperi and Prof. Argentieri Speak at Public EU 60th Anniversary Event

Associate Director of International Admissions Arianna Catti De Gasperi and Prof. Argentieri joined the Rome Treaties' 60th Anniversary celebrations.

Guarini Institute Advisor Helen Viola Anchors English News on Rai TV

Guarini Institute Advisor Helen Viola Anchors English News on Rai TV

“Weekly News in English,” a wrap up of Italy's top stories of the week, is anchored by Helen Viola, Rai journalist and advisor to the Guarini Institute for Public Affairs at John Cabot University.

Guarini Institute Presents “Trump and Asia: from Competition to Confrontation”

Guarini Institute Presents “Trump and Asia: from Competition to Confrontation”

On Wednesday, February 22, the Guarini Institute for Public Affairs hosted a panel discussion on “Trump and Asia: from Competition to Confrontation.”

Richard Bellamy Discusses “Rethinking Political Legitimacy in the EU”

Richard Bellamy Discusses “Rethinking Political Legitimacy in the EU”

On Tuesday, February 14, the Guarini Institute for Public Affairs was pleased to host Richard Bellamy, Professor of Political Science at University College London (UCL), as he discussed “Rethinking Political Legitimacy in the EU - The Demoi-cratic Disconnect”, the topic of his upcoming book The Democratic Prince.

Guarini Institute for Public Affairs Holds Advisory Council Meeting

Guarini Institute for Public Affairs Holds Advisory Council Meeting

On January 22, the Guarini Institute for Public Affairs held a seminar to discuss current issues of relevance with members of the Institute, and guests.

Guarini Institute and Lithuanian Community Remember “January Events”

Guarini Institute and Lithuanian Community Remember “January Events”

The Guarini Institute for Public Affairs and the Lithuanian Community of Rome organized an event to commemorate the 26th anniversary of the "January Events"

Professor Argentieri Discusses Trump, Populism and Russia

Professor Argentieri Discusses Trump, Populism and Russia

On November 18-20, 2016, Federigo Argentieri, Professor of Political Science and Director of Guarini Institute for Public Affairs, contributed to a roundtable panel titled “Demagogues and Democrats in Central-Eastern Europe.”

An Assessment of the US Elections and Trump’s Victory

An Assessment of the US Elections and Trump’s Victory

On Wednesday, November 30, the Guarini Institute for Public Affairs and the International Relations Society presented the panel discussion “An Assessment of the US Elections."

Department of Communications Hosts Screenings of Syrian Documentaries

Department of Communications Hosts Screenings of Syrian Documentaries

On November 15, John Cabot University Department of Communications and the Guarini Institute for Public Affairs were pleased to host screenings and a Q&A with Syrian documentary filmmakers Sara Fattahi, Ammar al-Beik, and Avo Kaprealian.

Guarini Institute Holds Panels on U.S. Elections, Populist Challenge

Guarini Institute Holds Panels on U.S. Elections, Populist Challenge

On Wednesday, October 26, the Guarini Institute for Public Affairs and the Festival of Diplomacy hosted a panel discussion on the “American Elections: The Foreigners' View.”

Guarini Institute and International Relations Society Visit Budapest

Guarini Institute and International Relations Society Visit Budapest

On October 21-24, the Guarini Institute for Public Affairs and the International Relations Society jointly organized a visit to Budapest during the celebrations of the 60th anniversary of the 1956 Revolution. 24 JCU students participated, led by Prof. Federigo Argentieri.

Italy Update: Rome, the Five Star Movement and the Referendum

Italy Update: Rome, the Five Star Movement and the Referendum

The Guarini Institute for Public Affairs welcomed seven members of the foreign press for a roundtable discussion on October 4

John Cabot University Welcomes Eric and Andrew McLuhan

John Cabot University Welcomes Eric and Andrew McLuhan

The Guarini Institute for Public Affairs and the Department of Communications are pleased to welcome Dr. Eric McLuhan, an internationally-known and award-winning lecturer on communication and media and son of the late Marshall McLuhan, and Andrew McLuhan, his son and assistant.

Professor Argentieri Reviews Serhii Plokhii

Professor Argentieri Reviews Serhii Plokhii

Political Science Professor Federigo Argentieri published a lengthy review of Harvard historian Serhii Plokhii's recent book The Last Empire - The Final Days of the Soviet Union in "La Lettura," the weekly cultural supplement of Italy's main daily Corriere della Sera.

Prof. Argentieri at ASEEES – MAG Convention

Prof. Argentieri at ASEEES – MAG Convention

On June 26-28, Professor Federigo Argentieri took part in the Summer Convention jointly organized by U.S.-based ASEEES and MAG, a new organization aimed at promoting scholarly relations among Belarusian, Russian and Ukrainian academics and researchers.

The 2016 U.S. Party Conventions and the Impact of Brexit

The 2016 U.S. Party Conventions and the Impact of Brexit

On Tuesday, July 7, the Guarini Institute for Public Affairs organized a panel discussion on the 2016 U.S. Party Conventions and the Impact of Brexit.

Meet Doaa Abdel-Motaal, Member of Guarini Institute for Public Affairs

Meet Doaa Abdel-Motaal, Member of Guarini Institute for Public Affairs

An environment and climate change expert, Dr. Abdel-Motaal traveled through the Antarctic and the Arctic and published the book Antartica: The Battle for the Seventh Continent (Praeger, 2016).

Prof. Argentieri on Ukraine-Russia Conflict at Italian Parliament

Prof. Argentieri on Ukraine-Russia Conflict at Italian Parliament

On Wednesday, May 25, 2016 President of the Foreign and EU Affairs Committee Fabrizio Cicchitto invited JCU Professor Federigo Argentieri, Director of the Guarini Institute for Public Affairs, to the conference "Riflessioni sull'Ucraina" ("Reflections on Ukraine") in Palazzo Montecitorio, Rome.