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How Russia employs ‘hard soft power’ to influence overseas media and sow dissent and fear among foreign populations

How Russia employs ‘hard soft power’ to influence overseas media and sow dissent and fear among foreign populations

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How Russia employs ‘hard soft power’ to influence overseas media and sow dissent and fear among foreign populations Catherine Luther, University of Tennessee and Brandon Prins, University of Tennessee Public diplomacy – the art of rallying a foreign audience behind a nation’s interests – used to be about attracting support through charm, values and cultural exports. […]

Inclusive Movement: Katherine Trubee Awarded as Emerging Scholar

Inclusive Movement: Katherine Trubee Awarded as Emerging Scholar

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Political science PhD student Katherine Trubee earned support as an SEC Emerging Scholar from the University of Tennessee Graduate School for the 2024–2025 academic year. She will receive support for academic and professional development and travel for conferences.

Beeler Receives Lorayne Lester Award

Beeler Receives Lorayne Lester Award

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Beeler Receives Lorayne Lester Award Dianna Beeler, business manager for the Department of Political Science, received the Lorayne W. Lester Award from the College of Arts and Sciences during the 2023 Faculty Convocation. The award recognizes a faculty member or an exempt staff member who has demonstrated outstanding service through research, outreach, and/or administrative, teaching, […]

Krista Wiegand Interviewed in Article for ‘The Conversation’

Krista Wiegand Interviewed in Article for ‘The Conversation’

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Biden-Xi meeting: 6 essential reads on what to look out for as US, Chinese leaders hold face-to-face talks President Joe Biden and Xi Jinping are set to meet for the first time in a year. Saul Loeb/AFP cia Getty Images Matt Williams, The Conversation U.S. President Joe Biden sits down with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping […]

Vols Making an Impact

Vols Making an Impact

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Vols Making an Impact In the Fall of 2022, the department co-sponsored a homecoming visit of three UT alumni that are making a difference in the global fight against poverty, food insecurity, and disease. All three women are working with organizations committed to improving the lives of those living in developing countries around the world. […]

Schwartz Wins Coveted Boren Fellowship

Schwartz Wins Coveted Boren Fellowship

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Schwartz Wins Coveted Boren Fellowship Jack Schwartz, a PhD student in the department, won a prestigious Boren Fellowship to study Arabic in Jordan for the year. Boren Fellowships are awarded through a merit-based, national competition where applicants distinguish themselves through academic excellence, motivation, career goals, and commitment to public service. These fellowships are awarded to […]