Politics and Government

KING 5 talks with Dr. David Bachman with the China Studies program at the University of Washington.

When Chinese President Xi arrives he'll be visiting the state that exports more to his country than any other. David Bachman, UW professor of international studies, is quoted.

Christopher Parker, UW associate professor of political science, shares his expertise on Trump's recent controversial comments regarding race.

The University of Washington Center for Human Rights will hold a daylong conference Oct. 5 at the UW School of Law, underscoring a crucial international theme.

University of Washington political scientist Stuart Streichler discusses some of the key moments of the second GOP debate.

University of Washington political scientist Stuart Streichler discusses some of the key moments of the first GOP debate.

"It’s time for the Obama administration to follow through on a comprehensive Arctic policy," writes the Editorial Board of The Seattle Times. The UW's Arctic Studies Program is referenced.

A poll and a discussion suggest race is a scary topic when we don’t know enough to have a productive conversation. Christopher Parker, UW associate professor of political science, is referenced.

"Do not be surprised if Trump wins the nomination," writes Christopher Parker, UW associate professor of political science.

Professor David Bachman talks with KUOW about Chinese investments in the Seattle region through the controversial EB-5 program set to expire the end of this month.

Writing from Greece, Taso G. Lagos, program director for Hellenic studies, reflects on Greek tradition and modern realities in this Seattle Times op-ed.

When UW anthropologist Cabeiri Robinson returned to Kashmiri Pakistan one month after the horrific 2005 earthquake, it was more than a professional visit.

Jackson School of International Studies Director Reşat Kasaba on why Congress should support the Iran nuclear agreement and how it introduces a rare hopeful note for the future of the Middle East.

Nadine Fabbi, associate director of the Canadian Studies Center at the University of Washington, discusses why the Arctic is increasingly important to U.S. foreign policy.

“Washington state sees China more as an opportunity, whereas Washington, D.C., tends to see China more as a threat,” says Jackson School Professor David Bachman.