Political Science and International Affairs News

JCU Alumnus Leonardo Quattrucci Awarded Premio Italia Giovane

JCU Alumnus Leonardo Quattrucci Awarded Premio Italia Giovane

On October 21, JCU alumnus Leonardo Quattrucci won the Premio Italia Giovane ("Young Italy") prize. Presented by Rome's Centro Studi Americani, the award, which is in its third edition, is given to ten Italians under 35 who have demonstrated qualities of initiative, positivity, courage, and professionalism.

Professor Abdolmohammadi Publishes Article on U.S. Elections in LSE Blog

Professor Abdolmohammadi Publishes Article on U.S. Elections in LSE Blog

On November 10, 2016, Political Science Professor Pejman Abdolmohammadi published a blog post on the London School of Economics Middle East Centre titled "Iran's Hardliners: The Unexpected Winners of the US Elections."

The Challenges of Transnational Organized Crime Today

The Challenges of Transnational Organized Crime Today

The Department of Modern Languages and Literature welcomed Franco Roberti, Italy's Chief Antimafia and Antiterrorism Prosecutor, and Michael Gaeta, an FBI agent and current Assistant Legal Attaché at the US Embassy, for "A Roundtable Discussion: The Challenges of Transnational Organized Crime Today."

Alumni and Friends Reunion Weekend a Success

Alumni and Friends Reunion Weekend a Success

A weekend of events to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Investiture of Dr. Franco Pavoncello as President of John Cabot University.

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

The Frohring Library Presents JCU Authors 2016

The Frohring Library Presents JCU Authors 2016

As part of the celebrations for the 10th anniversary of Dr. Franco Pavoncello's investiture as President of JCU, the Frohring Library has organized JCU Authors 2016, an exhibit showcasing the intellectual production of the university faculty.

Delegation from Shanghai University of Political Science and Law Visits JCU

Delegation from Shanghai University of Political Science and Law Visits JCU

On Monday, September 26, John Cabot University hosted an important visit from the Shanghai University of Political Science and Law (SHUPL), the second largest university in the city.

JCU Welcomes Aydın Adnan Sezgin, Ambassador of Turkey to Rome

JCU Welcomes Aydın Adnan Sezgin, Ambassador of Turkey to Rome

The International Relations Society was pleased to host Aydin Adnan Sezgin, the Turkish ambassador to Italy, to discuss the unsuccessful coup d'etat in Turkey, the Syrian Civil War, and the question of Kurds.

Faculty Development Funds Support JCU’s Outstanding Professors

Faculty Development Funds Support JCU’s Outstanding Professors

JCU Vice President and Academic Dean Mary Merva is pleased to announce the JCU Faculty Development Funds (FDC) awarded for the academic year 2015-2016.

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.

Professor Paganini’s Article on Populism

Professor Paganini’s Article on Populism

On July 15, 2016, Business Administration Professor Pietro Paganini published an article in the Italian daily newspaper La Stampa entitled: "L'incertezza fa crescere i populismi" ("Uncertainty fuels populism").

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.

President Pavoncello Interviewed by The New York Times on ‘Brexit’ Vote

President Pavoncello Interviewed by The New York Times on ‘Brexit’ Vote

John Cabot University President Franco Pavoncello was interviewed by The New York Times on how European leaders are dealing with the challenges posed by Britain's recent vote to leave the E.U.

Interview with President Pavoncello in USA Today on Mayoral Election

Interview with President Pavoncello in USA Today on Mayoral Election

John Cabot University President Franco Pavoncello was asked by USA Today to comment on the victory of Virginia Raggi, Rome's first female mayor and a member of the Five Star political movement.

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).

Lunch Welcoming Ambassadors and Cultural Attachés from 40 Countries

Lunch Welcoming Ambassadors and Cultural Attachés from 40 Countries

John Cabot University hosted an Ambassadors Lunch on Monday, June 6, welcoming 40 ambassadors, cultural attachés, and embassy representatives to the Guarini campus in Rome.

Welcome New Professor Dr. Seth N. Jaffe

Welcome New Professor Dr. Seth N. Jaffe

John Cabot University is pleased to welcome new professor of Political Science and Dr. Seth N. Jaffe International Affairs, Dr. Seth N. Jaffe, who will begin teaching in January 2017.

Prof. Argentieri About US-Cuba Relations

Prof. Argentieri About US-Cuba Relations

Last month, Political Science Professor Federigo Argentieri was invited to present his point of view regarding US-Cuba relations to the monthly meeting organized in a Roman hotel by Mediatrends America, an independent press association.

JCU’s Summer School on Migration and Human Rights

JCU’s Summer School on Migration and Human Rights

John Cabot University and the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) are pleased to announce the fifth edition of the Summer School on Human Rights.