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The Department of Political Science at Washington University in St. Louis is proud to announce a significant expansion of its faculty in the subfield of international relations -- the study of military, diplomatic & economic interactions between countries & institutions around the world. Professors Amy Pond, Timm Betz, and Xiaoyan (Christy) Qiu, each accomplished scholars and professors, have joined the department where they bring expertise in international political economy and international conflict.

Weidenbaum Center Resident Fellow Michael Olson quoted in The New York Times

David Carter, Professor of Political Science at Washington University joins Tom Ackerman and Megan Lynch discussing the timing of the attacks on Israel and why it was important.

From the Newsroom: According to Professor David Carter, the cross-border attack on Israel by Hamas militants on Oct. 7 followed a similar pattern to previous conflicts. The timing of regime threats such as civil conflicts and coup d'états is the subject of a working paper by Carter and Ipek Ece Sener, a WashU PhD candidate.

Carly Wayne, Assistant Professor of Political Science, has been studying strategic dynamics of Israeli-Palestinian violence and its effects on political attitudes and public health for nearly a decade. Read her analysis of the recent events in the Gaza-Israel crisis.

Smith, a senior majoring in English and political science, talks about how he juggles his extracurricular activities and how he wants to use his voice on the Board.

Congratulations to Margit Tavits, the Dr. William Taussig Professor in Arts and Sciences, who will receive the 2023 Arts & Sciences Faculty Leadership Award to recognize the exceptional service she has given to Arts & Sciences and Washington University throughout the years.

A new study from political scientist Matthew Hayes in Arts & Sciences finds legislators who use symbolism in speeches about race and civil rights reap electoral rewards, including more favorable evaluations and higher voter turnout.

Get to know Afiq bin Oslan, one of our 2023 PhD graduates.

Ben Noble is one of our newest PhD graduates and is joining the Department of Political Science at UC San Diego as an Assistant Professor this fall. Congratulations Ben!