Book Discussion on The Gamble
Professor Lynn Vavreck talked about her book, The Gamble: Choice and Chance in the 2012 Presidential Election, in which she and her co-author evaluate the factors that affected the 2012 […]
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Professor Keller: Are African Conflicts Inevitable?
Professor Edmond Keller offers case studies in African politics, based on his recent book, to Washington Post blog readers curious about why self-described “daughters and sons of the soil” historically […]
Professor Treisman: Vladimir Putin’s big blunder
Professor Daniel Treisman recently wrote an opinion article, sharing his expertise in Russian politics and President Vladimir Putin. This op-ed appeared July 21 on CNN. Daniel Treisman is a professor […]
In Memoriam: Michael Intriligator
Michael Intriligator, a professor of economics, political science and public policy at UCLA who played an influential role in the establishment of the School of Public Affairs. Click here to […]
Recorded Commencement Ceremony
Watch the archived live stream of the UCLA Department of Political Science 2014 commencement ceremony here:
Video: “A Symposium on Privacy and Security: UCLA Joins the National Debate
On Friday, April 25 the UCLA Department of Political Science, the UCLA School of Law, and the Office of Information Technology brought together thought leaders to discuss critical privacy and […]
Prof. Anderson’s New Book on Political Language.
Discourse, Dictators and Democrats… by Prof. Richard Anderson studies the interrelation between political language and dictatorship, beginning with the former Soviet Union. Click here to read more.
Prof. Keller: USA Today on Nigeria’s Terror
Prof. Emeritus Edmond Keller told USA Today that Nigerians saw most low-intensity terrorism as commonplace until the recent dramatic kidnapping of some 300 school-age girls. To watch the interview, please […]
Professor Treisman Interviewed on CCTV-America
Daniel Treisman, an expert on Russia’s political and economic affairs, recently sat down with CCTV-America anchor Phillip Yin to discuss the ongoing crisis in Ukraine and its impact on the […]
Prof. Treisman’s Tale of Two Putins Op-ed for CNN
Prof. Dan Treisman offered CNN.com readers insight into the Russian president’s apparent about-face in the Ukraine since 2004. The article was featured on CNN.com. To read the full article, click […]
