When you’ve got so much expertise, how do you share it with the outside world? By going inside: with Inside Political Science, the Texas A&M–produced audio and video podcast hosted by Dr. Kirby Goidel and Dr. Todd Kent. This series brings a fresh approach to political insights. Their expert discussion leaves partisanship at the door […]
Department of Political Science News
Ready to be a Master: Department Launches New Graduate Degree Program
Starting this fall, a small cohort of students will inaugurate a brand-new degree program built to equip Aggies with the skills needed to contribute to the study, development, and administration of policy in a data-rich world. The Department of Political Science at the Bush School at Texas A&M proudly announces the launch of its Master […]
Introducing POLSconnect: The New Way to Stay Connected to the Department of Political Science
Former Students and other friends of the Department of Political Science now have a new way of staying connected with their former program: POLSconnect@tamu.edu. We want to be here whenever you want to reconnect. Whether you’re planning a visit back to town, interested in a tour of our building, or simply looking to engage with […]
Renowned pollster Clifford Young joins Bush School as visiting political science professor
Young is president of polling and societal trends at Ipsos and has decades of experience in the field Clifford Young, Ph.D., a globally recognized expert in measuring and analyzing public opinion, will join The Bush School of Government and Public Service for the upcoming academic year, teaching classes and conducting research that will draw on […]
Politicians need to project sincerity. A recent Texas A&M study suggests that one common strategy works – and another does not
Extreme policy positions undermine public trust even in polarized times, while voters appear to respect politicians who talk in terms of right and wrong, according to researchers with The Bush School of Government and Public Service BRYAN/COLLEGE STATION, TX – Leading up to the 2020 election, two Texas A&M University political scientists wanted to know how […]
Nuclear deterrence? Some countries think you don’t actually need the bomb
Bush School professor Matthew Fuhrmann, Ph.D., writing in War on the Rocks, explains that getting close is a popular strategy, which he calls latent nuclear deterrence Most countries that could develop nuclear weapons are not following Charles de Gaulle’s example. France’s famous former president thought his country needed nuclear weapons to prevent the use of […]
Come hear Bush School’s Matthew Fuhrmann discuss new book on deterrence
In Influence Without Arms: The New Logic of Nuclear Deterrence, Fuhrmann explores the influence of countries that could build nuclear weapons but have chosen not to Why did countries such as Germany and South Korea decide not to pursue nuclear weapons? What did their decision mean for the world, and how could current global events […]
Student Spotlight: Caitlynn Walsh
Navigating Tradition and Service: An Interview with Caitlynn Walsh, Corps Commander and POLS Senior at Texas A&M University. Caitlynn Walsh, a senior political science major and Corps Commander at Texas A&M University embodies the spirit of selfless service and dedication to a higher cause. In an exclusive interview, Caitlynn offers profound insights into her journey, […]
Guy Whitten Named Permanent Head Of Political Science Department
by Alexis Lee Dr. Guy Whitten has been named the new head of the political science department at Texas A&M University’s Bush School of Government and Public Service. After serving as the interim head and overseeing the department’s transition to the Bush School last fall, Whitten is stepping into the role permanently, overseeing 36 faculty […]
Political Science PhD Graduate Named Professor of the Year at Missouri
Dr. Laron Williams, a 2008 graduate of the Bush School‘s Department of Political Science Ph.D. program, was recently named Professor of the Year in the College of Arts and Science at the University of Missouri. Williams joined the political science department, which is now a part of the Truman School of Government and Public Affairs, […]
