Political Science

Wharton’s David Zaring explains how the Fed can have enormous influence overseas—and whether there should be more accountability.

Penn Today Staff ・ June 7, 2019

Political scientist Avery Goldstein discusses the mood in Beijing this week, and how the regime has suppressed the history of the crackdown.

Gwyneth K. Shaw ・ June 7, 2019

Marshall Bouton from the Center for the Advanced Study of India discusses the outcome of India’s election of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a second term.

Penn Today Staff ・ May 31, 2019

Theresa May is out, but who replaces her is tricky to predict, says Brendan O’Leary of the School of Arts and Sciences.

Gwyneth K. Shaw ・ May 30, 2019

John Gans, director of communications and research at Perry World House, discusses his new book that captures the stories and inner workings of National Security Council staff.

Brandon Baker ・ May 30, 2019

After more than 40 years as a political science professor, incisive commentator, and mentor to countless students, Reed is ending his teaching career. Now, he can turn his full attention to writing, and the 2020 campaign.

Gwyneth K. Shaw ・ May 24, 2019

In a Q&A, political science professor Dorothy Kronick says negotiation is an uphill battle but may be the only way to settle the dispute over who will lead the troubled country.

Gwyneth K. Shaw ・ May 21, 2019

With the birth of the latest royal baby, Wharton's Mauro Guillen discusses his research on monarchies, and how the economies of countries with modern monarchies compare to those without.

Penn Today Staff ・ May 9, 2019

A course taught by Annenberg doctoral student Mohammed Salih offered, for the first time at Penn, entrée into the basics of a language spoken by 30 million people worldwide.

Michele W. Berger ・ May 2, 2019

During a conversation with Presidential Professor of Practice and former Florida Governor Jeb Bush, hosted by the Fels Institute of Government, Bush remarked on politics, public service, and policy.

Brandon Baker ・ May 2, 2019