Political Science and International Affairs News

JCU Alumnus Leonardo Quattrucci Published in “Il Sole 24 Ore” Blog

JCU Alumnus Leonardo Quattrucci Published in “Il Sole 24 Ore” Blog

Leonardo is the youngest policy adviser at the European Political Strategy Centre.

Learning Outside of the Classroom: JCU Community Service

Learning Outside of the Classroom: JCU Community Service

Through the Community Service Program, JCU students of all majors have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the local community while cultivating a sense of social responsibility, and experiencing personal growth.

JCU 2016 Student Awards Winners

JCU 2016 Student Awards Winners

On Tuesday, April 19, 2016, John Cabot University students, faculty and staff gathered on the Secchia Terrace for the annual Student Award Ceremony. The awards, presented by President Franco Pavoncello and by the Vice President and Dean of Academic Affairs Mary Merva, are in recognition of academic and service excellence.

Is the American Century Over? JCU Welcomes Professor Joseph Nye

Is the American Century Over? JCU Welcomes Professor Joseph Nye

Professor Nye is Distinguished Service Professor at Harvard University, and former Dean of the John F. Kennedy School of Government.

Prof. Abdolmohammadi Presents New Book on Modern Iran

Prof. Abdolmohammadi Presents New Book on Modern Iran

On April 13, Political Science Professor Pejman Abdolmohammadi presented "Modern Iran: Internal and International Challenges of a Strategic Country."

Student Viktor Sobra Delseny Wins Award at CWMUN

Student Viktor Sobra Delseny Wins Award at CWMUN

Student Viktor Sobra Delseny, an International Affairs major from Perpignan, France, won an Honorable Mention at the New York Change the World Model United Nations (CWMUN) Conference.

Student Laura Di Girolamo Wins Honorable Mention at Harvard’s WMUN

Student Laura Di Girolamo Wins Honorable Mention at Harvard’s WMUN

Student Laura Di Girolamo, a Political Science major from Chile, won an Honorable Mention at Harvard's World Model United Nations, held in Rome on March 14-18.

Student Chiara Marrocco Chairs Harvard WorldMUN

Student Chiara Marrocco Chairs Harvard WorldMUN

Chiara Marrocco is a junior at John Cabot University. She recently acted as one of the Chairs in Harvard’s World Model United Nations, recently held in Rome. We asked her about her experience.

Syrian Peace Talks Discussed at JCU International Relations Society

Syrian Peace Talks Discussed at JCU International Relations Society

On March 17, students and faculty joined the International Relations Society to discuss the Syrian peace talks at the latest installment of "Pizza and Politics."

The Democratic Horizon: Discussion with Author Alessandro Ferrara

The Democratic Horizon: Discussion with Author Alessandro Ferrara

On Monday, March 14, The Guarini Institute for Public Affairs, along with the JCU Think! Philosophy Club and the Department of History and Humanities, hosted a panel discussion on Alessandro Ferrara’s book The Democratic Horizon.

IFS Hosts “Super Tuesday” Election Result Discussion

IFS Hosts “Super Tuesday” Election Result Discussion

The JCU International Affairs Society welcomed political science professors Jackie Norris and Diane Maye for a discussion of the results of the March 1 presidential primaries.

Professor Driessen Comments on “Super Tuesday” Elections

Professor Driessen Comments on “Super Tuesday” Elections

Prof. Driessen is currently Chair of the Department of Political Science and and International Affairs.

Panel Discussion: The European Parliament and the EU in Times of Crisis

Panel Discussion: The European Parliament and the EU in Times of Crisis

On February 15, 2016, the Guarini Institute for Public Affairs hosted a panel discussion on "The European Parliament and the EU in Times of Crises: Populism, Immigration, and Schengen," featuring Guido Lenzi, Lars Rensmann, Eszter Salgo and Donatella M. Viola.

Student and Rapper Karima 2G Participates in “Better Days Festival”

Student and Rapper Karima 2G Participates in “Better Days Festival”

Karima Gehnyei, Liberian-Italian rapper and JCU student is considered to be one of the leaders of the newly born movement of “second generation” Italian artists.

Meet Political Science Professor Pejman Abdolmohammadi

Meet Political Science Professor Pejman Abdolmohammadi

Professor Pejman Abdolmohammadi joined John Cabot's Political Science faculty in 2014 after teaching at a number of universities across Europe.

JCU IR Society Welcomes Pakistani Ambassador to Italy

JCU IR Society Welcomes Pakistani Ambassador to Italy

On February 1, 2016, the JCU International Relations Society welcomed the Pakistani Ambassador to Italy, Nadeem Riyaz, to speak about Pakistan’s foreign policy and challenges for the future.

“Pizza and Politics” Discusses Tensions Between Iran and Saudi Arabia

“Pizza and Politics” Discusses Tensions Between Iran and Saudi Arabia

"Pizza and Politics" is a monthly series organized by Professor Michael Driessen, that aims to bring students and professors together for enlightened conversation about pressing, contemporary, global political events.

President Pavoncello Analyzes Italy’s Role in EU for “The Localist”

President Pavoncello Analyzes Italy’s Role in EU for “The Localist”

A leading analyst of Italian politics, Dr. Pavoncello's work has appeared in, among others, the American Political Science Review, the British Journal of Political Science, Asian Studies, and World Affairs.

JCU Alumni Eva Paunova and Leonardo Quattrucci Featured in Forbes “30 Under 30 Europe” List

JCU Alumni Eva Paunova and Leonardo Quattrucci Featured in Forbes “30 Under 30 Europe” List

Congratulations to JCU alumni Leonardo Quattrucci and Eva Paunova, who were both featured in the inaugural edition of the Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe List!

Prof. Pejman Abdolmohammadi Publishes Book on Modern Iran

Prof. Pejman Abdolmohammadi Publishes Book on Modern Iran

Prof. Abdolmohammadi's newest book investigates the political history of contemporary Iran and the institutional framework of the Islamic Republic.