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To Which Victor Goes the Iron Throne? Lessons on Game of Thrones from Research on Civil Wars

Peter Krause, Samuel Biasi, Gabriella Haedelt Gabriella Haedelt, Caitlin Vasington, Andrew Wilson, and Allison Witt • May 29, 2019

"The history of Game of Thrones (and our world) shows that, although the rulers and even the rules of the game may change, the struggle for power with enemies and allies alike will likely remain, as actors exchange roles in a recurring play with a familiar finale."

Computer Science Pauses Entry for New Majors

Jack Miller and Rebecca Lee • January 21, 2019

As of this semester, the 10 most popular majors at Boston College are economics, finance, biology, political science, communication, psychology, nursing, applied psychology and human development, computer science, and English

Schlozman Shakes Up Political Science Dept. Since ’74

Colleen Martin • November 4, 2018

Schlozman published an article about sexual harassment on college campuses in 1991.

Political Science Department Needs to Adjust Course Requirements

The Heights Editorial Board • April 23, 2018

"A possible, temporary solution would be to adjust course requirements."

Political Science Majors Outgrow Faculty Numbers

Charlie Power • April 22, 2018

“We certainly think it is a problem, but not a problem that is insuperable,” said Susan Shell, chair of the political science department.

After Increase in Majors, Poli Sci Lets International Studies Courses Satisfy Requirements

Charlie Power • December 3, 2017

“We probably added about 100 majors in the last year or so,” said Kenji Hayao, the director of undergraduate studies for the department. “We don’t have enough seats, essentially.”

Althari Hopes to Score in Public Policy and Global Affairs

Colleen Martin • December 3, 2017

After a rejection from the professional team at age 14, Althari carried his passion for soccer from Aspire Academy in Qatar to Boston College.

A Love of Justice: Berry’s Search for Truth and Education

Colleen Martin • November 19, 2017

In between raising a two-year-old and writing a book on right-wing nationalism, Matthew Berry teaches a Christian Political Thought class a the political science department's visiting professor.

Krause Will Launch New Book About National Movements on Tuesday

Chris Russo • April 23, 2017

Krause's book was the No. 1 book about nationalism on Amazon in November when it was available for preorder.

Political Science Journal Colloquium Releases First Issue

Michael Zuppone • February 6, 2017

Colloquium, the political science journal of Boston College, will release its first issue at the end of February.

Professor and Student Explore Political and Personal Sides of Syrian Crisis

Gibran Caroline Boyce • December 5, 2016

With over 400,000 deaths in Syria, many of them civilians, political science professor Peter Krause discusses the role of the U.S. in the crisis.

Political Science Professors Talk Trump’s Next Steps

Gibran Caroline Boyce • November 17, 2016

Kay Schlozman, a political science professor, said that Clinton actually had some odds stacked against her.