Professor Lorenza Violini, University of Milan, Italy, delivered an outstanding and engaging talk yesterday entitled "Federalism in Context: The Strange Case of the European Union" for our “Conversations in International Studies” series! 📚 Please join us in thanking Professor Violini! 👏

As a Freedom Scholar, Wayne Moore will receive support from CLAHS to write an essay on the constitutional significance of the people’s exercise of rights of political expression, as part of a book project on "The Unofficial Constitution." 🏛️

We are thrilled to have Professor Lorenza Violini, University of Milan, Italy, join us as a guest speaker for our newest "Conversations in International Studies" installment!📚 Please join us on Tuesday, November 11, at 12PM in Major Williams Hall, Room 502. We hope to see you there!🧡

Are you interested in earning an MA in Political Science?🤔 Join us on December 4th at Noon in Major Williams Atrium to discuss our program and grab a slice of pizza!🍕 Scan the QR code for more information on the application process!🎓📚

Last Friday, Dr. Caitlin Jewitt, Associate Professor of Political Science, discussed and workshopped a chapter of her upcoming book as a part of the CAIR working group paper series! 📚

Join us on November 11th at 12pm for the latest installment of the Conversations in International Studies series!🗓️ Prof. Lorenza Violini's talk entitled, "Federalism in Context: The Strange Case of the European Union." 📚

🚨Course Request is open now!🚨 Check out the course timetable and request the courses you need for Spring 2026! 📚 Course Request closes on November 4th!

🍂Happy Fall Break Hokies!🍂 Be sure to take a much deserved break, and enjoy the beautiful Fall weather!🧡🦃

Join us and two of our incredible students, Isabella Bustamante and Nicolas Ramallo, on October 25th at 10am for a community-centered presentation of their findings from an ongoing research project at Virginia Tech on the Effects of Industrial Agriculture in Southwest Virginia! 📚

Dr. Elif Kalaycioglu, from the University of Alabama, delivered an outstanding and engaging talk last Friday on her new book "The Politics of World Heritage (Oxford 2025)" for our “Conversations in International Studies” series! 📚 Please join us in thanking Dr. Kalaycioglu, the organizers!👏

Dr. Audrey Reeves, Assistant Professor in Political Science, and Hannah Gignoux, PSCI MA Graduate and ASPECT PhD Candidate, recently published an article entitled "Curating conflict-related sexual violence: gender, politics and memory at war museums" in the Journal of Gender Studies.📚

Dr. Fabian Wendt, Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science, recently published an article in the European Journal of Political Theory entitled "Property Rights in the Face of Historic Injustice". 📚

Dr. Karin Kitchens, Associate Professor of Political Science, recently published an article entitled "Perceived Partisan Preemption: When and Where States Override Local School Boards" in State and Local Government Review. 📚

Join us on October 10th at 2pm for the latest installment of the Conversations in International Studies series! Dr. Elif Kalaycioglu's talk explores the construction of humanity's cultural history and what this produces in the world.

If you are struggling to understand current events, and want to expand your knowledge on politics and government, the Department of Political Science can help! 🏛️ According to College Factual, our BA is ranked as a top 50 program in the United States!🎓

🎓Did you know? In 2024, combined Political Science and International Studies students achieved an impressive 90% law school acceptance rate—well above the national average of 69.4%! 📈

Dr. François Debrix, professor in the Department of Political Science, recently published Biyopolitikanin Ötesi: Dünya Siyasetinde Teori, Siddet ve Dehset (co-authored with Alexander Barder; translated by Sarap Gunes) (FOL: Ankara, 2025). 📚

Dr. Besnik Pula is a recipient of a 2025-26 US Scholar fellowship from the Austrian-American Educational Commission (Fulbright Austria). 🇦🇹 He will be spending the Spring 2026 semester as a Visiting Professor of Social Science at the University of Vienna!

If you are looking to expand your knowledge and career opportunities in Political Science, our Master's program is consistently ranked among the nation's best!🏛️ According to College Factual, our Master's program is ranked second in the SouthEast region of the United States!🎓

It is hard to believe we are almost three weeks into the semester!⏰ We are so excited to have all the Political Science Hokies back in class, and we are just as excited to have our 2nd Year MA students back!🦃📚🎓

Happy first day of classes to both our new and returning Political Science Hokies!🎉🦃 The Fall would not be the same without you! We can't wait to see all the amazing things you will accomplish!🧡

Welcome back Hokies! 🦃 If you still need a Fall course to complete your schedule, consider taking Dr. Deborah Milly's PSCI/IS 3574: Govt & Politics of Japan! PSCI CRN: 91367 IS CRN: 91368

🍂Fall Add/Drop is still open!🍂 Looking for a class to fill out your schedule? 📚 Consider taking PSCI/IS 3594: Topics- Middle East Politics & International Relations taught by Dr. Lilian Frost! PSCI CRN: 91357 IS CRN: 91358

🎓It is hard to believe graduation was a month ago!🎓 Join us again in congratulating all of our 2025 PSCI graduates!🎉 We can't wait to see all the great things you will do!🧡

We would like to congratulate the recipients our 2025-26 Political Science Scholarship Awards! 🎉 Kate Keesee!📚 and Ella Wilbourn! 📚 Stay tuned this week for more information about each student, their interests, and their scholarship!⭐️🧡

Several of our students presented their semester-long Diplomacy Lab project for the U.S. Department of State. 🇺🇸 They identified foreign academic research partnerships that may threaten U.S. national security. 🔒 Please join us in congratulating our student researchers for all of their work!

Congratulations again to all of our wonderful Political Science Graduates!🎓 We can't wait to see all the great things you do!⭐️🧡

🎉 Senior Spotlight! 🎉 Lindsay Lindquist is a graduating Senior in Political Science, with a concentration in National Security Studies! 📚🎓 🎆Join us in congratulating Lindsay on all of her achievements, and wishing her the best of luck in her future endeavors! 🎆

☀️The last of our Summer classes☀️ Take Comp Gov and Politics with Dr. Gill asynchronously over the Summer II session. 📚 CRNs: PSCI 63621, IS 62454

☀️Make your Summer brighter with a PSCI Course! ☀️ PSCI/IS/GEOG 2054 Intro to World Politics is an asynchronous course taught over the Summer I session by Hannah Gignoux! 📚 Learn more about the prevalent methods and theories in the study of world politics!🌎📚 CRNs: PSCI 63624, IS 62456, GEOG 62168

☀️Summer classes are right around the corner!☀️ Learn the central themes involved in the practice of normative political theory!📚 The course is taught by Chris Smith asynchronously during the Summer I session. CRN: 63622

Add/Drop is now open until May 30th! ⏰ Still looking for a class to fill out your schedule for Fall 2025?📚 You can now add classes to your schedule! 📋 Meet with an advisor to make sure you are taking the classes you need now! 📅

📸 Faculty Highlight! 📸 Meet Dr. Farida Jalalzai, Professor of Political Science! 📚 As well as teaching in the Department of Political Science, Dr. Jalalzai also serves as Associate Dean for Global Initiatives and Engagement in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences! 🏫 Swipe to learn more!

Still looking for a summer course?😎 You can feel secure in this choice!🔐 Consider taking PSCI/IS 3125 Intelligence and National Security taught by Robert Hodges, during over Summer II session!📚🛰️ CRN: PSCI 63629, IS 62460

☀️Summer is here!☀️ This is not a simulation!😎 Still looking for a course to fulfill any major requirements? Consider taking PSCI 3016 with Luther McPherson! 📚 CRNs: 63627, 63541, 63616

🎉Senior Spotlight!🎉 Carter Bohart is a Senior in Political Science, with a concentration in National Security Studies, who plans to graduate this Spring! 👏👏 Carter looks back on his time at Virginia Tech fondly because of his diverse experience in the Political Science Department!🧡📚

☀️More Summer Class Options!☀️ If you are still looking for a course to fulfill your Major Requirements or Pathways 3, then this may be the course for you😎 The course will be online asynchronous during the Summer I session and it is taught by Dr. Alphin! 📚 CRNs: PSCI- 63625, IS - 62457, GEOG - 62169

Still looking for the right Summer class?☀️ The next Summer class we are highlighting may be the one for you!👏 PSCI 3344: Global Environmental Issues taught by Dr. Hannah Glasson!📚 CRNs: PSCI 63633, IS 62462, UAP 63935

Dr. Yingyao Wang, from the University of Virginia, delivered an outstanding talk yesterday on economic policy and bureaucratic politics in China for our “Conversations in International Studies” series! 📚 Please join us in thanking Dr. Wang, the organizers, and those who attended this wonderful event

☀️Summer is almost here!☀️ Another course to consider taking PSCI: U.S Govt & Politics with Dr. Jon D. Bohland!📚 This course covers the government and politics of the United States, the Constitution, and institutional designs and structure. The course covers Pathways 3 and 7! CRN 63620

Looking for a class this summer? 😎 Consider taking PSCI/IS 3734: National Security! 🛰️ Taught by Dr. Jay Burkette Pre-Reqs: PSCI/IS/GEOG 2054 CRN: PSCI-64310 IS- 64311

We are thrilled to announce Dr. Yingyao Wang, from the University of Virginia, as our guest speaker for our newest "Conversations in International Studies" installment!📚 Join us on Thursday, April 10th, at 12:30PM in Major Williams Hall, Room 502. We hope to see you there!🧡

Calling all VT students, course request for Fall 2025 opens tomorrow! 🗓️ Unsure about what classes you need to take? 🤔 Schedule an appointment with one of our fantastic academic advisors to stay on track! 👏 Stay tuned to our page over the next couple of weeks for exciting courses this Fall!🧡

Dr. Robert Braun, Vienna Institute for Advanced Studies, delivered a fantastic talk yesterday on the anthropic condition, technology, and artificial intelligence for our “Conversation in International Studies” series.📚 A huge thanks to Dr. Braun and everyone who came out to this wonderful event! 👏

Go and check out Dr. Paul Avey's, Associate Professor of Political Science, new piece in Foreign Affairs. In this piece, Avey examines why a nuclear arsenal sometimes fails to deter attacks. Below is a link to his piece: buff.ly/r14Iamn.

We are thrilled to announce Dr. Robert Braun from the Vienna Institute for Advanced Studies as our guest speaker for our newest Conversations in International Studies installment! Join us on Tuesday, March 18th, at 12 PM in Major Williams Hall, Room 502. We hope to see you there!

Dr. Yannis Stivachtis delivered a fantastic talk last night, to a packed room, on President Trump's Middle East Policy at the "Dardasha Chats: Tea, treats, and Middle East talk hosted by: Virginia Tech's Middle East Working Group." A huge thanks to everyone who made it out and participated!

Join Dr. Yannis Stivachtis on Thursday, February 27th at 5pm for his talk on President Trump's Middle East Policy. Drinks and snacks will be provided!

Thanks so much for your incredible support on Giving Day! 👏 Because of our you we were able to hit our goal of 60 donors!🥳🧡 Thanks to all the Political Science Hokies! This Giving Day was incredible because of you all! Your generosity will help support Political Students achieve their academic goals

🎉 It's Giving Day!🎉 Please consider gifting to the Department of Political Science!🧡 Help us beat our goal of 60 donors for additional funds which will help us support our outstanding students and faculty!🦃 Follow this link to support: https://buff.ly/41x5CrL #VTGivingDay