Department of Political Science

"A strong sense of curiosity is an absolute necessity," says Allan Mustard (1978), U.S. Ambassador to Turkmenistan.

Twelve political gurus discuss one of the most pressing questions of 2016. Margaret O'Mara, associate professor of history at the UW, is featured. 

In the Iowa caucuses, expectations are nearly as important as votes, say University of Washington professors who are closely watching this year’s presidential race.

"The state votes so consistently Democratic... that presidential campaigns generally don't even bother advertising in Washington," says Mark Smith, professor of political science at the UW.

Mark Smith, a professor of political science, was recently featured in the New Books in Political Science podcast where he talked about his book "Secular Faith."

Megan Ming Francis, assistant professor of political science at the UW, says there's a long history of distrust between minority populations and police.

Assistant professor Megan Ming Francis discusses what Americans can learn from the history of lynching in the U.S. 

Faculty across the College recommend a favorite book related to their field.

Mark A. Smith, a professor of political science and adjunct professor of comparative religion answers a few questions about his book for UW Today.

"The past two years of racial unrest have made clear these protests are not going away," writes Megan Ming Francis, assistant professor of political science at the UW.

Voters overwhelmingly chose Russell Wiita, 21, as Sultan’s newest councilman. He is a senior majoring in political science.

Have you ever felt like a stranger in your own country? If so, you’re not alone. A poll conducted by the UW Institute for the Study of Ethnicity, Race and Sexuality is referenced.

UW professor Christopher Parker shares his insight on the status of the House with Paul Ryan now as speaker.

"A conversation about race and policing is part of moving toward solutions," writes columnist Jerry Large in The Seattle Times, covering a Humanities Washington event.

Mark Smith, UW professor of political science, talks about his book, "Secular Faith," in which he argues that religion often mirrors shifts in the political landscape.