February 17 — A public event titled “Nativism & Populism: The Global Forces Shaping Politics” will convene scholars and practitioners for a moderated discussion of immigration, identity, and democratic conflict in the United States and beyond. Cliff Young and Kirby Goidel, authors of the book, will bookend the discussion by the panel of experts. Moderated by Margaret Talev, the conversation will open with remarks from Cliff […]
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Globalization Backlash: New Theory and Evidence
Across Western democracies, the post-war global economic order faces mounting domestic political resistance. From trade wars to immigration restrictions to skepticism toward international institutions, globalization’s once-stable foundations are persistently contested. This conference will bring together scholars at the theoretical and empirical frontiers to explore the drivers, dynamics, and implications of this backlash—shedding light on what […]
Howl to Howdy: Creating Connections Between Texas A&M and Arkansas State
This conference brings together faculty from Texas A&M University’s Department of Political Science and Arkansas State University’s Department of Government, Law & Policy to present research that exemplifies the Pathways to Doctorate partnership. Faculty from both institutions will present projects that foster cross-institutional collaboration, with presentations highlighting methodological innovations and substantive contributions to political science […]
Nativism & Populism: The Global Forces Reshaping Politics
The panel of experts will examine populism and nativism as central—and unavoidable—forces shaping democratic politics around the world. Opening remarks will set the stage for a wide-ranging discussion of how debates over belonging, identity, and exclusion recur across political systems, even as their institutional expressions differ. Part of the conversation will consider that populist and […]
Bush School center changes name to Europe Center
The new name more accurately reflects the center’s work and the realities of present-day Europe The European Union Center has changed its name to the Europe Center. The new name better reflects the Europe Center’s ongoing mission, said John B. Sherman, dean of The Bush School of Government and Public Service, in which the center […]
At Democracy and Discontent conference, scholars discussed polarization and its worldwide implications
The “Democracy and Discontent in Europe, the U.S., and Beyond” event was on March 3. It was hosted by the European Union Center at The Bush School of Government and Public Service Political polarization is a hot-button term, used by researchers and the media to describe political divisions across the globe. At the “Democracy and […]
Public invited to on-campus talk by secretary of state for Poland, a key ally of Ukraine
Polish Secretary of State Wɫadysɫaw Bartoszewski
Public Talk by the Ambassador of Ireland to the US, Geraldine Byrne Nason
Join us in the APCC Hagler Auditorium to enjoy Ambassador Geraldine Byrne Nason’s public talk on “Ireland’s unique role in advancing peace and security, including through the transatlantic partnership.” This event is open to everyone at TAMU as well as the B/CS community. Be sure to RSVP here. Ambassador Geraldine Byrne Nason is the Ambassador of […]
European Union Center hosts Global Health Challenges Conference
On Thursday, October 10, and Friday, October 11, the European Union Center at The Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University hosted the Global Health Challenges Conference. The conference brought together ten speakers from around the world to discuss issues related to health policymaking. Improving health outcomes is a challenge for […]
European Union Center Leadership Announcement
Dr. Christine S. Lipsmeyer, professor in the Political Science department, has been announced as the New Director of the European Union Center. Dr. Lipsmeyer’s research is at the intersection of public policy, political economy, and political institutions. She is interested in questions about government behavior and responsibility, as well as the relationships between governments and […]
