Political Science and International Affairs News

Grill the Senator: Hon. Ignazio Marino

Grill the Senator: Hon. Ignazio Marino

On April 16, 2012, the Guarini Institute for Public Affairs had the pleasure of hosting Senator Ignazio Marino, member of Italy's Partito Democratico (PD) and Chair of the Senate's Public Health System Committee.

2012 JCU Student Award Winners Announced!

2012 JCU Student Award Winners Announced!

John Cabot University held its annual student award ceremony on April 12th, on Guarini Campus's beautiful Secchia Terrace. President Franco Pavoncello and Dean Mary Merva 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.

Book Giornalisti di Regime Praised by Il Corriere della Sera

Book Giornalisti di Regime Praised by Il Corriere della Sera

Pierluigi Allotti, who teaches communications at JCU, recently published Giornalisti di regime. La stampa italiana tra fascismo e antifascismo (Journalists of the Regime. The Italian Press Between Fascism and Antifascism) 1922-1948, Carocci, Rome.

JCU’s MUN Society Hosts Conference on Israel-Palestine Conflict

JCU’s MUN Society Hosts Conference on Israel-Palestine Conflict

On March 30th and 31st, two dozen Italian high school students ascended into John Cabot University to participate in John Cabot University's Model United Nations (JCUMUN) Conference, sponsored by JCU's Model United Nations Society.

Why Studying Abroad at John Cabot University is Great for Your Career!

Why Studying Abroad at John Cabot University is Great for Your Career!

Read International Affairs student Alfonso Pagaza's testimonial of the benefits associated with studying abroad at JCU!

Professor Michele Testoni Participates in Discussion on Syrian Uprising

Professor Michele Testoni Participates in Discussion on Syrian Uprising

Professor Michele Testoni participated in a discussion on Italian national radio channel Radio 3 on the Syrian uprising and its most recent developments.

From Germany to Thailand to India to JCU: Student Marcel Gretzschel

From Germany to Thailand to India to JCU: Student Marcel Gretzschel

From Germany to Thailand to India to JCU: Meet Transfer Student Marcel Gretzschel

Roberto Menotti of Aspen Institute Italia Discusses “The End of Europe”

Roberto Menotti of Aspen Institute Italia Discusses “The End of Europe”

Roberto Menotti of Aspen Institute Italia Discusses "The End of Europe" at JCU

President Pavoncello Quoted on Italian Economic and Political Crisis

President Pavoncello Quoted on Italian Economic and Political Crisis

President Pavoncello was interviewed by Channel 4 news UK and Euronews on the recent Italian economic and political crisis.

John Cabot University Takes a Stand Against Slavery

John Cabot University Takes a Stand Against Slavery

John Cabot University Takes a Stand Against Slavery!

President Pavoncello Quoted on Developing Italian Political Situation

President Pavoncello Quoted on Developing Italian Political Situation

JCU President Pavoncello Quoted in The Independent and Reuters on Developing Italian Political Situation

The Frohring Library Expands its Offerings

The Frohring Library Expands its Offerings

The Frohring Library Expands its Offerings!

JCU Professor Silvia Scarpa Attends Course at EUI

JCU Professor Silvia Scarpa Attends Course at EUI

JCU Professor Silvia Scarpa Attends Course on "Global Governance and Transnational Human Rights Obligations" at the European University Institute of Fiesole, Italy

JCU Professor Silvia Scarpa Speaks on Human Trafficking at Johns Hopkins University Bologna Center

JCU Professor Silvia Scarpa Speaks on Human Trafficking at Johns Hopkins University Bologna Center

Professor Silvia Scarpa spoke at conference titled "Diritto Internazionale e Disastri: Prevenzione, Preparazione, Risposta"

Professor Federigo Argentieri on a Lecturing Tour in the United States

Professor Federigo Argentieri on a Lecturing Tour in the United States

Professor Federigo Argentieri on a Lecturing Tour in the United States

President Franco Pavoncello Comments on New Italian Government

President Franco Pavoncello Comments on New Italian Government

President Pavoncello Quoted in International Media on New Italian Government

Call for Papers: Bridging the Gap

Call for Papers: Bridging the Gap

Call for Papers: BRIDGING THE GAP: Over an Old Pons Milvius Between a New Pontifex Maximus and an Eternal S.P.Q.R.

Guarini Institute Lecture: “Italy Against Itself” by Alexander Stille

Guarini Institute Lecture: “Italy Against Itself” by Alexander Stille

Renowned journalist Alexander Stille explores the institutional and political crisis in which Italy has been trapped in for 15 years.

Guarini Institute Roundtable Discussion: “One Month to Go – The US Presidential Elections and Europe”

Guarini Institute Roundtable Discussion: “One Month to Go – The US Presidential Elections and Europe”

Frank Guarini, Lucio Martino, Giorgio La Malfa and Silvio Fagiolo discuss the upcoming Presidential election and its significance for Europe.

“The Politics of Climate Change”: a Lecture by Lord Anthony Giddens

“The Politics of Climate Change”: a Lecture by Lord Anthony Giddens

Lord Giddens tackles the reasons for the resistance our politicians show towards accepting climate change.