Political Science and International Affairs News

Meet Patrizia Feletig and Amy Rosenthal, Members of the Guarini Institute Advisory Council

Meet Patrizia Feletig and Amy Rosenthal, Members of the Guarini Institute Advisory Council

Patrizia Feletig is a journalist who mainly covers technology and the environment. Amy Rosenthal is an American journalist who spent four years as a correspondent in Israel. Both are members of the Guarini Institute Advisory Council.

Breakthroughs in Anti-Slavery Work: A Talk by Professor Kevin Bales

Breakthroughs in Anti-Slavery Work: A Talk by Professor Kevin Bales

John Cabot University welcomed Professor Kevin Bales for a talk on Recent Breakthroughs in Anti-Slavery Work: New Technologies, New Ideas, New Approaches on February 13, 2020.

Traineeship at the European Union: Alumna Elena Assenza

Traineeship at the European Union: Alumna Elena Assenza

Alumna Elena Assenza, originally from Ragusa (Sicily), graduated cum laude with a major in International Affairs in 2017. She is currently a trainee at the Council of the European Union (EU) in Brussels, Belgium.

Farian Sabahi and Costanza Hermanin Join Guarini Institute Advisory Council

Farian Sabahi and Costanza Hermanin Join Guarini Institute Advisory Council

Historian Farian Sabahi and Professor Costanza Hermanin have recently joined the Guarini Institute Advisory Council.

Faith-Based Organizations and the Prevention of Human Trafficking

Faith-Based Organizations and the Prevention of Human Trafficking

John Cabot University welcomed Father Fabio Baggio for a talk on Faith-Based Organizations and the Prevention of Human Trafficking.

Meet Angela Brintlinger, Member of Guarini Institute Advisory Council

Meet Angela Brintlinger, Member of Guarini Institute Advisory Council

Angela Brintlinger has a PhD in Slavic Languages and Literatures from the University of Wisconsin/Madison and is professor of Russian literature, chair of Graduate Studies and director of the Center for Slavic and East European Studies at Ohio State University. She joined the Guarini Institute Advisory Council in Summer 2019.

Meet Viviana Mazza, Member of Guarini Institute Advisory Council

Meet Viviana Mazza, Member of Guarini Institute Advisory Council

Viviana Mazza is a writer and journalist who covers foreign affairs for the Italian daily newspaper Corriere Della Sera, for which she has been writing since 2006. At Corriere Della Sera, she specializes on the Middle East, Pakistan, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Nigeria. Viviana Mazza is a member of the Guarini Institute Advisory Council.

Breaking Through the Rainbow: Meet Alumnus James La Russo

Breaking Through the Rainbow: Meet Alumnus James La Russo

Born in New York, alumnus James Jack La Russo graduated from JCU in 2009 with a Major in International Affairs and a Minor in History. He’s currently working as Senior PR & Communications Executive in his native New York at Denihan Hospitality, a private hotel management & development company of upscale, luxury, boutique, and lifestyle hotels in North America.

Prof. Federigo Argentieri Contributes to Publication on Contemporary European History

Prof. Federigo Argentieri Contributes to Publication on Contemporary European History

Professor Federigo Argentieri contributed to 'Calendario civile europeo,' a new publication by Donzelli Editore co-authored by 40 scholars.

The U.S. and the Middle East – An Evolving Situation

The U.S. and the Middle East – An Evolving Situation

JCU's Guarini Institute for Public Affairs hosted an event called “The US and the Middle East – An Evolving Situation” on November 6, 2019.

Taking the Leap: Student Micah Hinnergardt

Taking the Leap: Student Micah Hinnergardt

Micah Hinnergardt is an International Affairs senior from Pennsylvania. She is one of the recipients of the America Award, granted to her in October 2019.

Student Demetrio Iannone Publishes Essay on Populism and Climate Change

Student Demetrio Iannone Publishes Essay on Populism and Climate Change

Demetrio Iannone is a double major from Crotone. His essay on populism and climate has recently been published on the Kathimerini English Edition newspaper.

Professor Gawdat Bahgat on Syria-Turkey Relations: Two Open Class Discussions

Professor Gawdat Bahgat on Syria-Turkey Relations: Two Open Class Discussions

The Guarini Institute for Public Affairs welcomed Professor Gawdat Bahgat for two open class discussions on October 22, 2019.

Israel’s Nation-State Law: A Real Change for Minorities? A Talk by Giovanni Quer

Israel’s Nation-State Law: A Real Change for Minorities? A Talk by Giovanni Quer

The Guarini Institute for Public Affairs hosted an event entitled “Israel’s Nation-State Law: A Real Change for Minorities?” on September 18, 2019.

30 Years Since the Fall of the Berlin Wall: Conference at Link Campus University

30 Years Since the Fall of the Berlin Wall: Conference at Link Campus University

Link Campus University, together with the Italian Society for International Organization (SIOI), and the Tor Vergata University Economics Foundation, presents the conference “30 Years Since the Fall of the Berlin Wall.”  The conference will take place in Italian

Reinventing Capitalism: JCU Welcomes Dr. Nils Gilman

Reinventing Capitalism: JCU Welcomes Dr. Nils Gilman

John Cabot University welcomed Dr. Nils Gilman for a talk called "Reinventing How to Govern Capitalism" on October 11, 2019.

JCU Board Chairman Emeritus Frank J. Guarini Featured in The Jersey Journal

JCU Board Chairman Emeritus Frank J. Guarini Featured in The Jersey Journal

The Hon. Frank J. Guarini, was featured on The Jersey Journal for his continuous support to colleges and public institutions.

At Home in the World: Alumna Kem Turner

At Home in the World: Alumna Kem Turner

Alumna Kem Turner graduated from JCU in 2005 with a B.A. in International Affairs. She currently works as Portfolio Management Consultant at FAO in Rome.

Is Sovereignism a New Form of Fascism?: JCU Welcomes Professor Matthew Levinger

Is Sovereignism a New Form of Fascism?: JCU Welcomes Professor Matthew Levinger

The Guarini Institute hosted a lecture entitled "Is Sovereignism a New Form of Fascism?" on September 24, 2019. Professor Matthew Levinger was the speaker.

Championing Human Rights: Meet Professor Lyal S. Sunga

Championing Human Rights: Meet Professor Lyal S. Sunga

Born and raised in Ottawa, Canada, Dr. Lyal S. Sunga teaches ‘Human Rights,’ ‘International Criminal Law’ and ‘Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism’ at JCU.