Entries by Joe Luk

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 presidential election. This interview, part of Book TV’s College Series, was recorded at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).  Click here to watch the […]

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 lash out against those they consider to be the “aliens.”  His article appeared July 22 on The Washington Post website.

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 of political science in the UCLA College and author of “The Return: Russia’s Journey from Gorbachev to Medvedev.”

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 read more.

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 security issues presented by ever-evolving technologies. Watch video here:   Privacy and Security Panel Discussions:Panel One: What is Privacy and Does it Matter Any More? Keynote Luncheon: […]

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 click here.

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 global energy market and Russia’s relationship with China. Daniel Treisman is a professor of political science at UCLA and a research associate of the National […]

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 here.