Politics and Government

Mark Smith, UW professor of political science, talks about his book, "Secular Faith," in which he argues that religion often mirrors shifts in the political landscape.

International Studies Professor Saadia Pekkanen writes for Forbes about the US- Japan military space alliance.

The Olympian previews UW Tacoma’s Views on the Pacific forum. Jackson School of International Studies faculty Clark Sorensen and Saadia Pekkanen (moderator) will participate.

Jackson School of International Studies Ph.D. student Clint Work co-authored this article on South Korean President Park Geun-hye’s trip to Washington, D.C.

In the new book "Pivotal Tuesdays: Four Elections that Shaped the Twentieth Century," University of Washington history professor Margaret O'Mara focuses on the outliers.

"Serious research has serious consequences," says the Seattle Times editorial board in response to recent news of a break-in at the UW Center for Human Rights.

UW historian Michael Honey has teamed with cinematographer and filmmaker Errol Webber to produce a documentary about the life of Methodist minister and civil rights activist Rev. James Lawson.

UW Professor of Psychology Tony Greenwald speaks about implicit bias.

The changes the 20th century brought to American presidential politics “continue to hold true” in the 21st century,” says Margaret O’Mara, University of Washington associate professor of history.

Ed Gragert, a Jackson School alumnus and the US director of the Global Campaign for Education, says that young refugees are missing out on education that could improve their lives.

A faction of the GOP has forced two strong voices of moderation out. They would be wise to elect a speaker who will help them regain traction as the loyal opposition, says Christopher Parker.

The Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies’ growing areas of interest and sphere of impact will be on display Oct. 16.

An exorbitant interest rate on court fines and fees help create modern-day debtors’ jails. Alexes Harris, associate professor of sociology, is quoted.

Despite the recovery, many people in the middle and lower classes say their wages have not increased in years. Christopher Parker, UW associate professor of political science, is quoted.

A discussion on why the UW is suing the CIA over documents requested under the Freedom of Information Act about an alleged massacre in El Salvador.