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Heather Mikulski completed her undergraduate degree at KSU with a major in International Relations and a minor in Political Science in the spring of 2008. She is currently working on research that will help us better understand the public health implications of鈥
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Professor Ryan Claassen was on following the second presidential debate.
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What is daily life like in the Occupied Palestinian Territories and in the heartland of Israel? What exactly are the main points of contention that challenge peace between Israel and Palestinians? What are the central policy questions that govern these communities?
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Every US presidential election is a global event. The domestic policy shifts a change in leadership invites may be complimented by new policies pursued overseas. How does Trump look in a global context? If Clinton wins, how might her policies differ from those Obama has pursued鈥
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Congratulations to Political Science PhD candidate Amanda Clark, who has been recognized with a prestigious University Fellowship for the 2016-2017 academic year!
澳门六合彩资料, in partnership with the University of Akron, will present a 鈥淲hy Polling Still Matters鈥 forum at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, April 25, in the Kent Student Center Ballroom Balcony as part of the 鈥淧olitically Speaking鈥 public forum series discussing the upcoming鈥
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Dr. Elena Pokalova, author of (Praeger, 2015), recently discussed Russia鈥檚 experiences with terrorism at the Wilson鈥