Professor Michael Masterson has accepted a post doc opportunity at the John Sloan Dickey Center for International Understanding at Dartmouth College. Named for former Dartmouth College President, John Sloan Dickey, the mission of the Center is to broaden "the scope of learning through advanced study, interdisciplinary collaboration, research innovation, and respect for a … [Read more...] about Michael Masterson Accepts Post Doc at Dartmouth College

Missouri State University’s Model UN club attended the virtual Midwest Model United Nations (MMUN) conference February 18-20, 2021. While we missed traveling to St. Louis this year, the Gatherly platform allowed the conference to go on even in these challenging times. Our club represented three countries this year: Brazil, Cuba and Turkey on six different committees. … [Read more...] about Model UN Club Success (as usual)

The John Quincy Adams Society and The National Interest welcome entries to their fifth annual foreign policy essay contest for students. The top finisher will receive $2,000 and appear in The National Interest; two runners-up and four honorable mentions will also be awarded. Entries are due February 28; entrants may choose between several topics, including national security … [Read more...] about 2021 Foreign Policy Essay Contest

Congratulations to Dr. Gabriel Ondetti on the publication of Property Threats and the Politics of Antistatism with Cambridge University Press. Subtitled, "The Historical Roots of Contemporary Tax Systems in Latin America," the book casts "doubt on the region's reputation for having states too poor to finance economic and social development" while noting that "dramatic … [Read more...] about Dr. Gabriel Ondetti Publishes Book – Property Threats and the Politics of Antistatism