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Political Science Department at Syracuse University
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We're hiring at UNC! Assistant or Associate level, any area of comparative politics.
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Open Rank
The tenure-track, open rank position, (Assistant or Associate Professor) includes 40% teaching, 40% research and 20% service to the department/college. The service portion includes, but is not limited...
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September 15, 2026 at 6:42 PM
We're hiring at UNC! Assistant or Associate level, any area of comparative politics.
unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/325...
members.apsanet.org/CAREERS/eJob...
If you have any questions, get in touch with me!
unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/325...
members.apsanet.org/CAREERS/eJob...
If you have any questions, get in touch with me!
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“The long-term conservative or Republican or MAGA criticism of the federal government” was actually “a criticism or a fight against what we call a vague liberal enemy, which was sometimes mapped onto the government when it was convenient,” says Professor Mark Brockway. @supolisci.bsky.social
MAGA Government Officials Don’t Seem To Know That They Are The Government
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy recently said he has a “hard time believing in the government,” and he’s not the only one in the Trump administration.
www.huffpost.com
September 10, 2026 at 3:05 PM
“The long-term conservative or Republican or MAGA criticism of the federal government” was actually “a criticism or a fight against what we call a vague liberal enemy, which was sometimes mapped onto the government when it was convenient,” says Professor Mark Brockway. @supolisci.bsky.social
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@maxwellsu.bsky.social is searching for the Phanstiel Chair in Leadership. We welcome applicants who study leadership in any of its many forms and styles and across a wide range of contexts. Happy to answer questions you might have. Job post is here: www.sujobopps.com/postings/114...
Phanstiel Chair in Leadership | Advanced Associate Professor or Full Professor with tenure
The Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University invites highly qualified candidates to apply for the Phanstiel Chair in Leadership. The nation’s top-ranked school of public...
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September 10, 2026 at 1:53 PM
@maxwellsu.bsky.social is searching for the Phanstiel Chair in Leadership. We welcome applicants who study leadership in any of its many forms and styles and across a wide range of contexts. Happy to answer questions you might have. Job post is here: www.sujobopps.com/postings/114...
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“President Trump’s post references ‘purposeful inaccuracy’ in an apparent attempt to suggest her comment meets the standard for libel, but characterizing his record on recent endorsements as ‘mixed’ is neither inaccurate nor malicious,” says Prof. Johanna Dunaway. @supolisci.bsky.social
Trump wants FCC to go after this TV host. What happens now?
Legal and media experts believe any action by the FCC against NBC anchor Kristen Welker or NBC is highly unlikely to succeed.
www.usatoday.com
September 8, 2026 at 6:53 PM
“President Trump’s post references ‘purposeful inaccuracy’ in an apparent attempt to suggest her comment meets the standard for libel, but characterizing his record on recent endorsements as ‘mixed’ is neither inaccurate nor malicious,” says Prof. Johanna Dunaway. @supolisci.bsky.social
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IR Book of the Week!
"Taming the Careerists" by Minju Kim. When it comes to US foreign policy, we focus a lot on Presidents, top-level diplomats, and the close advisers to both. But US foreign policy is also dramatically (and surprisingly, as Kim shows) influenced by career bureaucrats.
"Taming the Careerists" by Minju Kim. When it comes to US foreign policy, we focus a lot on Presidents, top-level diplomats, and the close advisers to both. But US foreign policy is also dramatically (and surprisingly, as Kim shows) influenced by career bureaucrats.
September 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM
IR Book of the Week!
"Taming the Careerists" by Minju Kim. When it comes to US foreign policy, we focus a lot on Presidents, top-level diplomats, and the close advisers to both. But US foreign policy is also dramatically (and surprisingly, as Kim shows) influenced by career bureaucrats.
"Taming the Careerists" by Minju Kim. When it comes to US foreign policy, we focus a lot on Presidents, top-level diplomats, and the close advisers to both. But US foreign policy is also dramatically (and surprisingly, as Kim shows) influenced by career bureaucrats.
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APSA is over but you can still check my poster on the social origins of foreign policy preferences and support for counter-hegemonic actors using survey data from Kuwait.
🔗 apsa2026.ipostersessions.com?s=10-43-A4-5...
Full paper also available for those interested.
🔗 apsa2026.ipostersessions.com?s=10-43-A4-5...
Full paper also available for those interested.
September 6, 2026 at 7:00 PM
APSA is over but you can still check my poster on the social origins of foreign policy preferences and support for counter-hegemonic actors using survey data from Kuwait.
🔗 apsa2026.ipostersessions.com?s=10-43-A4-5...
Full paper also available for those interested.
🔗 apsa2026.ipostersessions.com?s=10-43-A4-5...
Full paper also available for those interested.
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If you're interested in elites and revolutions, or authoritarian politics more broadly, please join our panel on Sep 3 at noon EST at the Marriott (Orleans). @lisablaydes.bsky.social will chair the session, and @rmkubinec.bsky.social will be our discussant. #APSA2026
September 1, 2026 at 5:39 PM
If you're interested in elites and revolutions, or authoritarian politics more broadly, please join our panel on Sep 3 at noon EST at the Marriott (Orleans). @lisablaydes.bsky.social will chair the session, and @rmkubinec.bsky.social will be our discussant. #APSA2026
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If you’re going to #APSA2026: Wonderful book, fantastic colleague, great panel ⬇️
Attending APSA? I will host a book roundtable on my recently published book TAMING THE CAREERISTS! The roundtable will take place on Saturday, September 5, from 10am to 11:30am in Marriott Salon C.
August 31, 2026 at 10:50 PM
If you’re going to #APSA2026: Wonderful book, fantastic colleague, great panel ⬇️
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Attending APSA? I will host a book roundtable on my recently published book TAMING THE CAREERISTS! The roundtable will take place on Saturday, September 5, from 10am to 11:30am in Marriott Salon C.
August 31, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Attending APSA? I will host a book roundtable on my recently published book TAMING THE CAREERISTS! The roundtable will take place on Saturday, September 5, from 10am to 11:30am in Marriott Salon C.
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If you'll be in Boston for APSA this week, come check out our roundtable on Trump 2.0 and the rule of law, where I'll be talking more about this case
August 31, 2026 at 1:12 PM
If you'll be in Boston for APSA this week, come check out our roundtable on Trump 2.0 and the rule of law, where I'll be talking more about this case
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Emily Thorson, associate professor of political science, has been named Maxwell's inaugural Fortunato Priore Endowed Faculty Fellow in Civic Engagement—honoring the late Col. Fortunato “Fred” Priore '55 and his belief in “the hard work of democracy.” @supolisci.bsky.social
🔗: https://bit.ly/4cQht9k
🔗: https://bit.ly/4cQht9k
August 31, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Emily Thorson, associate professor of political science, has been named Maxwell's inaugural Fortunato Priore Endowed Faculty Fellow in Civic Engagement—honoring the late Col. Fortunato “Fred” Priore '55 and his belief in “the hard work of democracy.” @supolisci.bsky.social
🔗: https://bit.ly/4cQht9k
🔗: https://bit.ly/4cQht9k
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My friend and comrade (& retired colleague) Mark Rupert is giving a talk on populism, authoritarianism, and MAGA at Fayetteville Library on 9/23 2pm onlib-fayetteville.libcal.com/event/17348291
Populism, Authoritarianism, and MAGA: Presented by Voices of Women
Mark Rupert is a retired political science professor, having left the profession in 2021.He taught for 34 years at SU, initially specializing in the area of international relations...
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August 31, 2026 at 2:58 PM
My friend and comrade (& retired colleague) Mark Rupert is giving a talk on populism, authoritarianism, and MAGA at Fayetteville Library on 9/23 2pm onlib-fayetteville.libcal.com/event/17348291
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LISTEN: Maxwell professors @ryan-griffiths.bsky.social and Colleen Heflin, share insights on food policy and American secession on the nationally broadcast program “The Academic Minute.” @supolisci.bsky.social @cprmaxwell.bsky.social
Syracuse Scholarship Takes the Spotlight Again on ‘The Academic Minute’
Five Syracuse faculty share findings on food policy, AI, architecture, political science and marine biology on the nationally broadcast program "Academic Minute."
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August 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM
LISTEN: Maxwell professors @ryan-griffiths.bsky.social and Colleen Heflin, share insights on food policy and American secession on the nationally broadcast program “The Academic Minute.” @supolisci.bsky.social @cprmaxwell.bsky.social
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Ryan Griffiths, Syracuse University - The Case Against Breaking Up America Why Secession Would Make Things Worse, Not Better
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Ryan Griffiths, Syracuse University - The Case Against Breaking Up America Why Secession Would Make Things Worse, Not Better
Would secession work in America?
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August 20, 2026 at 1:08 PM
Ryan Griffiths, Syracuse University - The Case Against Breaking Up America Why Secession Would Make Things Worse, Not Better
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“Russians generally are tired of the war and want it to end. They are well aware that the full-scale war against Ukraine started in 2022 has already lasted longer than the ‘Great Patriotic War’ against Nazi Germany,” says Professor @bdtaylor-su.bsky.social. @supolisci.bsky.social
Russia’s War Toll Mounts In Ukraine Amid A Possible Mobilization
Russia faces mounting casualties and economic strain from its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Despite this, some observers warn of another possible Russian mobilization.
www.forbes.com
August 18, 2026 at 7:59 PM
“Russians generally are tired of the war and want it to end. They are well aware that the full-scale war against Ukraine started in 2022 has already lasted longer than the ‘Great Patriotic War’ against Nazi Germany,” says Professor @bdtaylor-su.bsky.social. @supolisci.bsky.social
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Campus is filling up fast and we couldn't be more excited! 🍊
August 18, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Campus is filling up fast and we couldn't be more excited! 🍊
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Cars are packed, bins are rolling and our new students have officially arrived on campus! 🍊
August 17, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Cars are packed, bins are rolling and our new students have officially arrived on campus! 🍊
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“A strong military makes a currency more appealing because it’s a signal to foreign investors that their assets are safe,” says Professor @danielmcdowell.bsky.social. @supolisci.bsky.social
Jamie Dimon warns dollar dominance depends on the military: ‘If we're not the strongest military in 25 years…we won't be the reserve currency either’ | Fortune
The JPMorgan Chase CEO said U.S. military might well be the only thing keeping the world from being “very dangerous for us.”
fortune.com
August 13, 2026 at 8:49 PM
“A strong military makes a currency more appealing because it’s a signal to foreign investors that their assets are safe,” says Professor @danielmcdowell.bsky.social. @supolisci.bsky.social
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WATCH: Professor @ryan-griffiths.bsky.social joins James Ker-Lindsay to discuss his book “The Disunited States: Threats of Secession in Red and Blue America and Why They Won't Work.” @supolisci.bsky.social
Could the #UnitedStates break apart? Aside from deep political differences between Red and Blue states, it also has some fascinating separatist movements. It was great to talk about all this with @ryan-griffiths.bsky.social #CalExit #Texit
youtu.be/ZmGfSa2gfXQ
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The Disunited States | Could Secession Tear America Apart?
YouTube video by Prof James Ker-Lindsay
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August 12, 2026 at 9:01 PM
WATCH: Professor @ryan-griffiths.bsky.social joins James Ker-Lindsay to discuss his book “The Disunited States: Threats of Secession in Red and Blue America and Why They Won't Work.” @supolisci.bsky.social
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Congrats (formally officially) @sethkjolly.bsky.social 🎉
Congratulations to six Maxwell School faculty on promotions for 2026-27: Bernard Appiah, Ethan Coffel, Jun Li, and Tomás Olivier earned tenure as associate professors. @supolisci.bsky.social was promoted to full professor, and Michael Lorenzo to associate teaching professor. https://bit.ly/4bFDs2o
August 12, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Congrats (formally officially) @sethkjolly.bsky.social 🎉