Politics and International Affairs – Wake Forest University

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Politics and international Affairs Faculty 2021 - 2022

We are one of the largest majors on campus, with course offerings that span the globe. Our faculty members are active researchers who, through their teaching, seek to develop students who are critical thinkers and effective writers. Our majors go on to work in government, business, law, policy, and non-profits, both here and abroad.

This website is designed to help you find out more about our course offerings, our faculty and their interests, our students, and our alumni. We hope you find what you are looking for. If not, please feel free to contact us.

Course Listing

Review a copy of the Politics and International Affairs Course Descriptions to see courses which explore the politics and policies of the US and many countries around the world, international political developments, and the work of political theorists who have contributed to our understanding of politics from ancient times to today.

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Why Study Politics and International Affairs

Why Study Politics and International Affairs

Are you interested in American politics, international affairs, domestic developments in other parts of the world and political theory? Do you want to study these subjects and pursue a career based on your interests? If so, you should consider political science as a major.

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News & Announcements

Politics Career Development Workshop, January 11, 2022

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Capitol Riot Reverberates in Politics Classrooms

Capitol Riot

In the aftermath of the Capitol riot, politics professors retool the teaching of American democracy.

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Meet the 2022-2026 Editorial Team for PS: Political Science and Politics

APSA Editorial Team

The American Political Science Association is excited to announce the 2022-2026 Editorial Team for PS: Political Science & Politics: Lina Benabdallah, Assistant Professor, Justin Esarey,-

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College Board of Visitors 2021 Leadership Award

Katy Harriger

Faculty Winner: Katy Harriger, Professor of Politics and International Affairs Katy Harriger, Professor of Politics and International Affairs, is the 2021 recipient of the College-

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Strelzer: Why do International Organizations Fail in Responding to Epidemics?

Samantha Strelzer

Samantha Strelzer (’20) was a featured author in the Harvard Public Health Review, which published her senior thesis, “Why Do International Organizations Fail in Responding-

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The Reid-Doyle Prize for Excellence in Teaching

Andrius Galisanka

May 11, 2021 This year’s recipient of the Reid-Doyle Prize for Excellence in Teaching goes to Associate Professor, Andrius Galisanka.This award is for a faculty-

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