Political Science and International Affairs News

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.

Bloomberg Terminal Now Available in JCU Frohring Library

Bloomberg Terminal Now Available in JCU Frohring Library

Bloomberg Professional, one of the most powerful business research tools, is now available in the Frohring Library for all JCU students, faculty, and staff.

John Cabot University Students Participate in International Essay Conference in Utrecht

John Cabot University Students Participate in International Essay Conference in Utrecht

On November 27 and 28, John Cabot University students Giuseppe Spatafora and Elizabeth Truffa took part in the first edition of the International Undergraduate Essay Conference, organized by University College Utrecht, in the Netherlands.

JCU Alumna Diletta Luminari Represents Italy as Delegate to G(irls)20 Summit in Istanbul

JCU Alumna Diletta Luminari Represents Italy as Delegate to G(irls)20 Summit in Istanbul

On October 7-8, 2015, JCU alumna Diletta Luminari represented Italy in the annual G(irls)20 Summit in Istanbul. Modeled after the Group of 20 international forum, G(irls)20 is a widely recognized platform for young women's empowerment.

JCU Alumnus Matthew De Bari in Final Round of Criminal Law Moot

JCU Alumnus Matthew De Bari in Final Round of Criminal Law Moot

In the final round, De Bari was judged by two Queen’s Counsel as well as a law professor from University College London who authored one of the most well-known practice manuals and textbooks on English criminal law.

JCU Alumna and EU MP Eva Paunova Featured in Financial Times

JCU Alumna and EU MP Eva Paunova Featured in Financial Times

On November 26, JCU alumna Eva Paunova was featured in an article in the Financial Times entitled "Tapping the talent of Generation D would be a key stroke for EU."

Olympic Truce and Sports Diplomacy: a Panel Discussion at JCU

Olympic Truce and Sports Diplomacy: a Panel Discussion at JCU

John Cabot University hosted the panel discussion “Olympic Truce and Sports Diplomacy,” with Dr. Mario Pescante, the International Olympic Committee's Ambassador to the United Nations.

JCU Students in Action: Viktor Sobra Delseny and Cristian Tracci at TEDxYouth in Rome

JCU Students in Action: Viktor Sobra Delseny and Cristian Tracci at TEDxYouth in Rome

On Saturday, November 14 TEDxYouth welcomed 20 speakers from a variety of industries and countries to share with the audience their perspective on the topic, “Made in the Future.”

International Relations Society Continues Discussion of European Refugee Crisis

International Relations Society Continues Discussion of European Refugee Crisis

The International Relations Society hosted a panel discussion on 'The Refugee Crisis: Perspectives from Eastern Europe".

JCU Students to Take Part in 15th World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates in Barcelona, Spain

JCU Students to Take Part in 15th World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates in Barcelona, Spain

Students will have the opportunity to interact with the Nobel peace laureates and other students delegations from all over the world.

Professor Pejman Abdolmohammadi Interviewed by Vatican Radio on Iran’s Role in Syrian Crisis

Professor Pejman Abdolmohammadi Interviewed by Vatican Radio on Iran’s Role in Syrian Crisis

Dr. Abdolmohammadi teaches Political Science and Middle Eastern Studies at John Cabot University.

JCU President Franco Pavoncello Takes Part in Festival of Diplomacy Event in Rome

JCU President Franco Pavoncello Takes Part in Festival of Diplomacy Event in Rome

On October 28th at 3:00 pm, John Cabot University President Franco Pavoncello will take part in a discussion on "Leadership and Merit in Sustainable Development" organized as part of the Diplomacy Festival.

JCU Alumna Linda Faison Invited to Pitch Business Idea to FAO Committee on Food Security

JCU Alumna Linda Faison Invited to Pitch Business Idea to FAO Committee on Food Security

Linda Faison was invited to pitch her business idea regarding waste-conscious management directly to a panel of experts.