Political Science and International Affairs News

The Mediation of Muslim Identity in Europe Post Charlie Hebdo

The Mediation of Muslim Identity in Europe Post Charlie Hebdo

On July 21st, the International Communication Institute and the Guarini Institute hosted the third panel of ‘Media Geographies,’ ‘The Mediation of Muslim Identity in Europe Post- Charlie Hebdo.’

President Pavoncello Publishes Article in “Longitude” Magazine: “The Globalization of Education”

President Pavoncello Publishes Article in “Longitude” Magazine: “The Globalization of Education”

Longitude, an Italian monthly on world affairs, published an article by John Cabot University President Dr. Franco Pavoncello in its July 2015 edition.

JCU Hosts Distinguished Alumni Lecture:  “Eating Your Way to High Performance” by Chantal Di Donato

JCU Hosts Distinguished Alumni Lecture: “Eating Your Way to High Performance” by Chantal Di Donato

A certified health coach, Ms. Di Donato is the author of the "Live Lean Health Plan."

President Franco Pavoncello Interviewed by Canadian Daily Globe and Mail on Vladimir Putin’s Visit to Italy

President Franco Pavoncello Interviewed by Canadian Daily Globe and Mail on Vladimir Putin’s Visit to Italy

John Cabot University President Franco Pavoncello was interviewed by Canadian daily The Globe and Mail on Russian President Vladimir Putin's recent visit to Italy.

Prof. Federigo Argentieri to Present Paper at International Conference in Padua

Prof. Federigo Argentieri to Present Paper at International Conference in Padua

Professor Federigo Argentieri is scheduled to present a paper entitled "Finland 1939, Hungary 1956, Yugoslavia 1991 and Ukraine 2013: A Comparative Assessment of Crucial World Crises" at the international conference on "Post Communism and Identities - East European Perspectives", organized by the prestigious Galilean School of Padua.

What’s Next for the Class of 2015? Meet Nine of our Recent Graduates

What’s Next for the Class of 2015? Meet Nine of our Recent Graduates

Now that the Class of 2015 has graduated, see where nine of them are headed next.

Congratulations to Class of 2015 Valedictorians Loredana Mihani and Stanislav Rudoi!

Congratulations to Class of 2015 Valedictorians Loredana Mihani and Stanislav Rudoi!

For the first time in the history of John Cabot University we have two Valedictorians: Loredana Mihani and Stanislav Rudoi.

President Pavoncello Interviewed by Bloomberg News on Electoral Reform in Italy

President Pavoncello Interviewed by Bloomberg News on Electoral Reform in Italy

John Cabot University Franco Pavoncello was interviewed by Bloomberg News on Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi's effort to overhaul the country's electoral system. The article appeared in numerous publications, including the Chicago Tribune.

John Cabot University Celebrates 2015 Student Award Ceremony

John Cabot University Celebrates 2015 Student Award Ceremony

President Franco Pavoncello, Vice President and Dean Mary Merva, and Vice President Andrea Giummarra praised this year's group of winners, not just for their impressive academic achievements, but also for the many ways in which they have contributed to the growth of John Cabot University.

Professor Silvia Scarpa Presents “Human Trafficking from the Perspective of Victims” at Conference in Garmisch, Germany

Professor Silvia Scarpa Presents “Human Trafficking from the Perspective of Victims” at Conference in Garmisch, Germany

On April 14, JCU Professor Silvia Scarpa gave a presentation on “Human Trafficking from the Perspective of Victims” during the “Countering Narcotics and Illicit Trafficking” (CNIT) Resident Program held at the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies in Garmisch, Germany.

Third Edition of Successful Textbook Presented at Polish Institute of Rome

Third Edition of Successful Textbook Presented at Polish Institute of Rome

On Wednesday March 25th, the Guarini Institute, along with several other cultural and diplomatic bodies, organized a panel at the Istituto Polacco to discuss the recently released third edition of “Central and East European Politics: From Communism to Democracy.”

JCU Political Science Professor Lars Rensmann Presents at Tel Aviv University

JCU Political Science Professor Lars Rensmann Presents at Tel Aviv University

Prof. Rensmann presented his paper in which he analyzes the political response to antisemitism in Germany and Europe by electorally relevant political parties.

JCU‬ IR Society Welcomes Dr. Themistoklis Demiris, Ambassador of Greece to Rome

JCU‬ IR Society Welcomes Dr. Themistoklis Demiris, Ambassador of Greece to Rome

On Tuesday, March 24th, The International Relations Society was pleased to host Dr. Themistoklis Demiris, the Greek ambassador to Italy, for a lecture entitled "The New Greek Government and the Challenges It Faces".

Professor Rensmann Publishes Research on Global Political Theory and the Struggle for Democracy in Iran

Professor Rensmann Publishes Research on Global Political Theory and the Struggle for Democracy in Iran

JCU Political Science and International Affairs Professor Lars Rensmann just published an original research article on “Reading Arendt in Tehran: On Extraordinary Democratic Politics and the Failure of Revolutions”

President Franco Pavoncello Interviewed by Chinese News Agency Xinhua on Italian Premier’s First Year

President Franco Pavoncello Interviewed by Chinese News Agency Xinhua on Italian Premier’s First Year

John Cabot University President Franco Pavoncello was interviewed by Chinese English language news agency Xinhua English on the first year of Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi's mandate.

Professor Federigo Argentieri Participates in Europe-Ukraine Forum held in Lodz, Poland

Professor Federigo Argentieri Participates in Europe-Ukraine Forum held in Lodz, Poland

JCU Political Science Professor Federigo Argentieri was invited to participate in the eighth forum on the Europe/Ukraine situation, sponsored by the prestigious Institute for Eastern Studies.

Professor Michele Testoni Interviewed by Italian Journal “L’Indro” on Italy’s Foreign Policy

Professor Michele Testoni Interviewed by Italian Journal “L’Indro” on Italy’s Foreign Policy

On February 12th, John Cabot International Affairs professor Michele Testoni was interviewed by the Italian independent online journal L'Indro.

International Relations Society Goes on Study Trip to The Hague

International Relations Society Goes on Study Trip to The Hague

The International Relations Society went on its first study trip to The Hague, Holland to visit the International Court of Justice, The Dutch Parliament and the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia.

JCU Goes Global With Direct Exchange Program

JCU Goes Global With Direct Exchange Program

JCU Goes Global With Direct Exchange Program.

President Pavoncello Analyzes Italian Political Situation for Chinese News Agency Xinhua

President Pavoncello Analyzes Italian Political Situation for Chinese News Agency Xinhua

John Cabot University Franco Pavoncello was interviewed by Chinese English language news agency Xinhua English News on the recent resignation of Italian President Giorgio Napolitano and what this means for the agenda of Prime Minister Matteo Renzi.