Tag: political science
Op-ed: Trump’s Friendly Meeting with Putin Further Blurs US-Russia Relations
Russian President Vladimir Putin, who regards reading people as one of his greatest skills, will have measured the U.S. president.
Op-ed: Puerto Rico Votes on Statehood – Fifth Time’s the Charm?
National surveys demonstrate that most Americans do not know much about the political status of Puerto Ricans, and only 40 percent would support statehood for the island.
Op-ed: Diplomat in Chief: How did Trump do on his First Middle East Visit?
Although the President was warmly received in the Middle East, he has yet to address the core policy issues, says UConn expert Jeremy Pressman.
The Dangerous Brew of Politics and Water
Often political decisions, not scientific reasoning, determines the fate of natural resources, the environment or other key resources., Veronica Herrera says.
Op-ed: What Makes Kim Jong Un Tick?
'History tells us that to influence Kim, we must empathize (note: not sympathize) with him,' says political science professor Stephen Dyson.
Op-ed: Are Puerto Ricans Really American Citizens?
With a plebiscite pending in June, political science professor Charles Venator-Santiago discusses the contradiction that while Puerto Ricans are officially U.S. citizens, the territory remains unincorporated.