Dr. T.Y. Wang, University Professor and chair of the Department of Politics and Government, published an article in Asian Survey titled “Taiwan in 2021: the Looming China Threat.”
Dr. Wang published ‘Taiwan in 2021’ in Asian Survey
Unit: Politics and Government
Dr. Ali Riaz offers two new publications
Distinguished Professor Dr. Ali Riaz has published a book chapter titled “Bangladesh: In Pursuit of a One-party State?” in the Routledge Handbook of Autocratization in South Asia.
China scholar to deliver Hibbert R. Roberts Lecture on March 7
Professor Yan Bennett will give the annual Hibbert R. Roberts Lecture. The lecture is rescheduled for March 7, 2023.
Riaz quoted on Ukraine crisis
Distinguished Professor Ali Riaz has been quoted in a news report in The Pantagraph on the ongoing Ukraine crisis.
Nine receive 2022 Alumni Awards
The Alumni Association recognizes nine individuals and their outstanding achievements and contributions.
Alum Michael McCuskey named Legislative Inspector General
Illinois State alum Michael McCuskey ’70 assumed his role as Illinois Legislative Inspector General.
Dr. Michael Hendricks discusses Russian invasion of Ukraine with local media outlets
Dr. Michael Hendricks, assistant professor in the Department of Politics and Government, provided two media interviews on February 24 regarding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to TV-10 News and WJBC radio. Hendricks provided an analysis of what led up to the invasion, President Vladimir Putin’s intended goals with Russia’s aggression, and some likely outcomes we will
Faculty-led study abroad: Spring 2022 International Seminar Series
On Wednesday, March 2, 2022, from noon–1 p.m. Central Time, the Spring 2022 International Seminar Series, ISU International Engagement, will be focused on faculty-led study abroad.
Dr. Lori Riverstone-Newell releases the second edition of The Local Power & Politics Review
The Local Power and Politics Review (LPPR) invites researchers and advocates to work together to discuss some of the most pressing issues facing today’s localities and the state actions that impede local leaders’ ability to address them.
Study Abroad student perspectives
On Wednesday February 23, 2022 from 12–1 p.m. Central Time, the Spring 2022 International Seminar Series, ISU International Engagement, will feature Alex Ratcliff-Hanger, associate director for Study Abroad, as well as three student panelists: Devon Fine, Joi Strickland, and Anna Tulley. This free zoom webinar is open to the public with advance registration.
