Political Science and International Affairs News

John Cabot University Presents the 2014 Student Awards

John Cabot University Presents the 2014 Student Awards

"We are here to celebrate the success of our students and the special spirit of our community," said John Cabot University President Franco Pavoncello.

President Franco Pavoncello Lectures at Marquette and Michigan State

President Franco Pavoncello Lectures at Marquette and Michigan State

John Cabot University President Franco Pavoncello recently gave the lecture "A Third Republic? Italian Politics Between Promise and Populism" at Michigan State and Marquette Universities.

President Franco Pavoncello Analyzes Italian Prime Minister’s Efforts

President Franco Pavoncello Analyzes Italian Prime Minister’s Efforts

On March 22nd, Chinese daily Xinhua English News interviewed John Cabot University President Franco Pavoncello on new Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi's efforts to push for changes in Europe that will help Italy emerge from its economic problems.

Italian State Radio GR3 Interviews Professor Argentieri

Italian State Radio GR3 Interviews Professor Argentieri

Professor Argentieri was asked to comment on the recent occupation of Crimea by Russian troops.

Harvard Professor Theda Skocpol Visits JCU

Harvard Professor Theda Skocpol Visits JCU

The Guarini Institute for Public Affairs was pleased to welcome Dr. Theda Skocpol from Harvard University for a special lecture entitled "Obama, the Tea Party and the Future of American Politics".

President Pavoncello Discusses New Book on U.S. President Obama

President Pavoncello Discusses New Book on U.S. President Obama

President Franco Pavoncello took part in a debate on a new book about U.S. President Barack Obama, La lezione di Obama, ("Obama's Lesson") by Stefano Lucchini e Raffaello Matarazzo.

President Franco Pavoncello Interviewed by USA Today on Italian PM

President Franco Pavoncello Interviewed by USA Today on Italian PM

John Cabot University President and professor of political science Franco Pavoncello was interviewed by USA Today on the current Italian political situation and the Prime Minister-designate Matteo Renzi.

President Franco Pavoncello Analyzes Italian Political Situation for International Press

President Franco Pavoncello Analyzes Italian Political Situation for International Press

Dr. Pavoncello is well-known media commentator on Italian affairs and a contributor to major international newspapers.

Student Loredana Mihani Ranks Finalist in Ayn Rand Essay Contest

Student Loredana Mihani Ranks Finalist in Ayn Rand Essay Contest

A native of Albania, Mihani is majoring in English Literature with minors in International Affairs and Italian Studies.

Meet Featured Professor Pamela Harris

Meet Featured Professor Pamela Harris

Professor Harris, who is from Los Angeles, holds a J.D. from Harvard Law School and joined JCU in 1999. She is Adjunct Assistant Professor of Law as well Associate Dean of Academic Affairs. She teaches courses in international law, constitutional law, American government, and political theory.

JCU Alumna Liridona Malota Publishes Article on Native Kosovo

JCU Alumna Liridona Malota Publishes Article on Native Kosovo

John Cabot University Alumna and former President of Student Government Liridona Malota recently published an article on Freedom House

Professor Federigo Argentieri Interviewed on RAI Radio

Professor Federigo Argentieri Interviewed on RAI Radio

Professor Argentieri was interviewed this morning by the GR3 news program of the Italian state radio RAI on the current turmoil in Ukraine.

Professor Federigo Argentieri on Lecture Tour in Boston

Professor Federigo Argentieri on Lecture Tour in Boston

Professor Argentieri is slated to teach PL 215 Italian Politics and Society, PL 345 Latin American Politics and Society and PL 355 East European Politics and Societies in the Spring 2014 semester.

President Franco Pavoncello Interviewed by Washington Post

President Franco Pavoncello Interviewed by Washington Post

Read the interview "Expectations are high for summit between Pope Francis and Vladimir Putin"

JCU Hosts Cosmopolitanism and Conflict Conference

JCU Hosts Cosmopolitanism and Conflict Conference

John Cabot University hosted an international conference on 'Cosmopolitanism and Conflict' on October 11-13. The three-day event focused on developing contemporary 'cosmopolitan' ideals of human rights, equality and global community in the light of the contemporary conflict-ridden realities of global politics.

Professor Lars Rensmann Presents Research at Hungarian Parliament

Professor Lars Rensmann Presents Research at Hungarian Parliament

JCU Political Science and International Affairs Professor Lars Rensmann presented his research on radical parties at the Upper House of the Hungarian Parliament in Budapest on October 1-2, 2013.

President Franco Pavoncello Interviewed by International Press

President Franco Pavoncello Interviewed by International Press

President Pavoncello was interviewed by the international press on the current political situation in Italy and the future of former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi.

JCU Seminar Explores the Geopolitics of Law

JCU Seminar Explores the Geopolitics of Law

The Department of Political Science and International Affairs hosted the presentation of the book, "Geopolitics of Law: The Genesis, Government and Dissolution of Political Bodies" by Pier Giuseppe Monateri

President Franco Pavoncello Travels to Dublin with MSCHE

President Franco Pavoncello Travels to Dublin with MSCHE

John Cabot University President Franco Pavoncello is currently in Dublin as a member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education team visiting the Irish American University (IAU). The team is charged with issuing a recommendation concerning the accreditation of the IAU.

Professor Lars Rensmann Publishes Review in Perspectives on Politics

Professor Lars Rensmann Publishes Review in Perspectives on Politics

JCU Political Science Professor Lars Rensmann Publishes Review in Perspectives on Politics