Political Science and International Affairs News

Meet Communications Alumna Alice Finno

Meet Communications Alumna Alice Finno

Alice graduated in 2022 as a Communications major with an International Affairs minor. She is currently pursuing an M.S. in Journalism at Columbia University. At JCU, she was part of the editorial staff of student led The Matthew and events coordinator for the Grassroots club.

JCU Hosts Presidential Lecture “The Election Effect: Insights and Implications for Tomorrow” 

JCU Hosts Presidential Lecture “The Election Effect: Insights and Implications for Tomorrow” 

John Cabot University hosted a Presidential Lecture titled “The US Elections: Insights and Implications for Tomorrow,” organized by the Frank J. Guarini School of Business.

Two JCU Alumni Present Research Paper at 2024 Conference on Social Robotics +AI in Denmark

Two JCU Alumni Present Research Paper at 2024 Conference on Social Robotics +AI in Denmark

JCU alumni Luisa Porzio and Anthony Tricarico, both Class of 2023, have recently travelled to Odense, Denmark to present their independent study research paper at the Conference on Social Robotics +AI (ICSR), alongside Psychology Professor Merel Keijsers.

Equality and Ideology in Changing Societies: Alumnus Davide Orsitto Presents New Book

Equality and Ideology in Changing Societies: Alumnus Davide Orsitto Presents New Book

On November 18th, JCU hosted the launch of Alumnus Davide Orsitto’s first book, "Varieties of Equality in European Welfare States: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Redistribution."

Professor Driessen Presents Research at International Conference on Humanitarian Islam in Indonesia

Professor Driessen Presents Research at International Conference on Humanitarian Islam in Indonesia

Professor Michael Driessen, Director of the International Affairs MA at JCU, recently travelled to Indonesia to present his research at the international conference titled “Nahdlatul Ulama and Humanitarian Islam.”

JCU Students Participate in 2024 Edition of World Food Forum at FAO Headquarters in Rome 

JCU Students Participate in 2024 Edition of World Food Forum at FAO Headquarters in Rome 

From October 14th to October 18th, a delegation of 40 students from John Cabot University attended the 2024 edition of World Food Forum at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Headquarters in Rome.

JCU Hosts International Workshop on Recent Legal Developments Concerning Gestational Surrogacy

JCU Hosts International Workshop on Recent Legal Developments Concerning Gestational Surrogacy

On November 8th, JCU hosted an international workshop on the recent legal developments of gestational surrogacy, with two panels and a keynote speech by Professor Sorgner.

Diplomacy is Key: Meet International Affairs Major Harman Singh

Diplomacy is Key: Meet International Affairs Major Harman Singh

Originally hailing from India, Harman grew up in the States. He is an International Affairs major, the Vice president of Student Government, and President of the International Relations Society.

Prison is a World of Paper: Guarini Institute Welcomes Authors Valentina Calderone and Marica Fantauzzi

Prison is a World of Paper: Guarini Institute Welcomes Authors Valentina Calderone and Marica Fantauzzi

On October 23, the Guarini Institute for Public Affairs welcomed authors Valentina Calderone and Marica Fantauzzi, for a presentation of their book Il carcere è un mondo di carta (Prison is a World of Paper, Momo Edizioni, 2024).

Nothing Short of Transformative: International Affairs Student Martina Atanasova

Nothing Short of Transformative: International Affairs Student Martina Atanasova

Martina is originally from Bulgaria, but she grew up in Lebanon. She is now studying for her BA with a major in International Affairs and a minor in Legal Studies. She is co-founder of the Arab Student Association and is the Vice President of the Women’s Leadership Initiative.

Transatlantic Policy Dialogues: JCU Welcomes US Ambassador Jeffrey Prescott and World Food Programme Chief Economist Dr. Arif Husain

Transatlantic Policy Dialogues: JCU Welcomes US Ambassador Jeffrey Prescott and World Food Programme Chief Economist Dr. Arif Husain

On Monday October 21st, John Cabot University held its third annual Transatlantic Policy Dialogues on the theme “The Political Economy of Food Emergencies.”

Meet Double Major Student Sufiyan Salman 

Meet Double Major Student Sufiyan Salman 

Sufiyan, originally from Karachi, Pakistan, is pursuing a double major in International Affairs and Psychology. A writer and a poet, he is the president of the Literature and Creative Writing Club, and the secretary of the Arab Student Association.

Argentina’s Political Shift: Professors Blake and Bey on Javier Milei’s Rise to Power and Economic Impact

Argentina’s Political Shift: Professors Blake and Bey on Javier Milei’s Rise to Power and Economic Impact

By bringing together Blake's hands-on political expertise and Bey's deep dive into political thought, the discussion offered a unique look at what is going on in Argentina today.

Managing the Material Remnants of Fascism: a Book Presentation at JCU

Managing the Material Remnants of Fascism: a Book Presentation at JCU

On September 25, Profs. Eszter Salgò, Sarah Linford, and Simon Martin discussed the book A Difficult Heritage: The Afterlives of Fascist-era Art and Architecture with the volume’s editor, Carmen Belmonte.

In Conversation with Studio Art Professor Catherine Biocca

In Conversation with Studio Art Professor Catherine Biocca

Catherine Biocca has been teaching at JCU since 2020. She's an artist and her projects have been showcased internationally. Most recently, she was awarded the ALA Art Prize.

JCU and University of Naples “L’Orientale” Launch Partnership for MA in International Affairs with Lecture by Rector Tottoli

JCU and University of Naples “L’Orientale” Launch Partnership for MA in International Affairs with Lecture by Rector Tottoli

John Cabot University celebrated its newly forged partnership with the University of Naples “L’Orientale” with a keynote lecture by Professor Roberto Tottoli, Rector of L’Orientale.

Meet Transfer Alumna Malkie Dyman

Meet Transfer Alumna Malkie Dyman

Malkie Dyman graduated from JCU in 2022 with a B.A. in Political Science, and a Minor in Humanistic Studies. She completed her Master’s in Fashion Management and Luxury Business at Rome Business School and spent a year studying at Mayanot Institute of Jewish Studies in Jerusalem.

JCU Participates in TOChina Summer School

JCU Participates in TOChina Summer School

A delegation of JCU students participated in the 18th edition of the TOChina Summer School in Turin and Milan, from June 25 to July 5, 2024.

JCU and UNICRI Conclude Ninth Edition of the Summer School on Migration and Human Rights

JCU and UNICRI Conclude Ninth Edition of the Summer School on Migration and Human Rights

The ninth edition of the JCU-UNICRI Summer School on Migration and Human Rights was held at John Cabot University from July 8 to 12, 2024.

Integral Human Development: A New Global Platform for Change?

Integral Human Development: A New Global Platform for Change?

On June 5th, the Atlantic Council, along with John Cabot University, Sussex University, the Knights of Malta and the University of Notre Dame hosted a conference in Rome entitled "Religious Freedom and Integral Human Development: A New Global Platform.