August 14, 2009
Through the Clinton, Bush and Obama eras, the U.S. has sought the same things from the nation of Kim Jong Il. But how do we get those things? USC’s Clayton Dube reveals how America wrangles North Korea through indirect diplomacy, how those efforts are received, and why Clinton’s trip is a sign of progress.
July 17, 2009
The role the Internet played in the rioting, how the Chinese government practiced moderation, and
other lessons from Xinjiang.
July 17, 2009
The military coup in Honduras is a real test of the administration’s Latin American strategy, says USC professor Abraham Lowenthal.
June 19, 2009
What’s worse — a nuclear regime under Kim Jong Un, or a collapse that floods the world with North Korean refugees? Do we want a strong China, even if it becomes a rival superpower? Amid new aggressive posturing by Kim Jong Il, Korean Studies Institute Director David Kang looks at the major security concerns in the region.
January 13, 2009
What must Obama accomplish right away? Political experts Dan Schnur and Richard Reeves give advice on the administration’s early laps.
November 14, 2008
From Rev. Wright to favorite political blogs, from cogent analysis of Barack Obama’s victory to one wrong prediction about a gay marriage proposition — cast your eyes on the 10 most popular stories this year from the Election 2008 Web site. And look for new content in 2009 on the revamped site, USC Politics and Society.
November 7, 2008
This is a watershed moment that speaks volumes to the rest of the world, says USC’s Ange-Marie Hancock. But the hard work has just begun.
November 7, 2008
Patrick James of the USC College offers a play-by-play on the tactical decisions in each camp that led to Barack Obama’s victory. What did Obama do right? Did choosing Sarah Palin cause John McCain’s defeat? James also sketches a roadmap for Obama — and the smarting Republican Party — as they look ahead to 2012.
October 31, 2008
A guide to the availability of USC experts on Election Day, a viewing party and forum on campus, and student broadcasters’ live coverage.
October 24, 2008
The candidates, in their home-stretch effort, could get clues for advertising placement in the media habits and political beliefs of the centrist voter.
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