WFU Politics & International Affairs

Congratulations to Justin Esarey on the URECA Excellence in Mentoring Award!

The Hobbled State Fractured Politics in Contemporary Germany by Professor Mark Vail agendapub.com/page/detail/th…

.@WakeForest politics prof @will_walldorf weighs in via @washingtonpost on the political risks of military intervention in Venezuela and the lessons of U.S. foreign policy history. 📰 #politics #WFU washingtonpost.com/ripple/2026/01…

New article by @_HernandezVic at @PoPpublicsphere #OpenAccess Populist Attacks on Academic Freedom: How Populist Leadership Erodes Academic Freedom in Liberal and Electoral Democracies | Perspectives on Politics | Cambridge Core - bit.ly/4382nHn

Congratulations to Professor Betina Wilkinson on winning the 2025 Adaljiza Sosa-Riddell Award for Exemplary Mentoring of Undergraduate Latino/a Students in Political Science! politicalsciencenow.com/apsa-announces…

Congratulations to Judianne Meredith, a Politics major who graduated in May and whose senior seminar paper won a national award from Pi Sigma Alpha, the Political Science Honor Society.  Congratulations Judianne!

Congratulations to Professor Justin Esarey on winning the 2025 Society for Political Methodology Excellent in Mentoring Award! polmeth.org/excellence-men…

"The historical ambivalence about the German state’s role and related dilemmas about German power will not be easy for chancellor Friedrich Merz to resolve," writes #WFU politics and international affairs professor Mark Vail. "With respect to Germany’s capacity for decisive leadership, the past three years suggest that much work remains to be done." theconversation.com/new-chancellor…

Wake Foresters gathered in Washington, D.C. to celebrate Dr. Katy Harriger upon her retirement. Her 39 years as a Faculty member in the Department of Politics and International Affairs and her 8 years as the Faculty Director of the Wake Washington Center have yielded both influential research and meaningful relationships with hundreds of Wake Forest students. Dr. Harriger presented her “Last Lecture,” speaking to the critical role that Higher Education has in today’s world, then was joined by former students, former Wake Washington participants, and DC Deacs for a reception. #ProHumanitate

#Ukraine minerals deal: A strategic win or a potential trap? #WFU politics and international affairs expert Will Walldorf raises concerns about costly resource pursuits, echoing Afghanistan's experience. #Geopolitics time.com/7265153/us-ukr…

As the Kremlin eyes a thaw with the White House, Russia’s pro-war hawks aren’t too happy theconversation.com/as-the-kremlin… via @ConversationUS

#WFU prof Betina Wilkinson writes: Views toward sports protests are tied to the role people believe athletes should play. For some, athletes can & should be role models. For others, athletes should only express their perspectives under certain conditions. theconversation.com/after-he-reach…

ICYMI, Neil DeVotta was my guest on #GrandTamasha last week. We discussed Sri Lanka's "peaceful revolution" and what dramatic political realignment means for the country's politics, economy, and foreign policy. New episodes every Tuesday 9 pm ET grand-tamasha.simplecast.com/episodes/sri-l…

It’s been a great honor for me to teach alongside Dr. Katy Harriger this semester. She just finished teaching her last class — ever. I greatly value her leadership, mentorship, friendship, and service to @WakeWashington & Mother So Dear! @WFUAlumni @wfupol @WakeForest

Politics and international affairs professor Betina Wilikinson explains the conditions that led a historically liberal-leaning voting bloc to turn out in high numbers for such a conservative and polarizing candidate. @WakeForest @wfupol #Election2024 wfdd.org/story/latinos-…

After the vote: Politics professor unpacks the post-election process news.wfu.edu/2024/11/04/aft…