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Carolyn E. Holmes in ‘The Conversation:’ The American fixation on white Afrikaners in South Africa stretches back nearly a century

Carolyn E. Holmes in ‘The Conversation:’ The American fixation on white Afrikaners in South Africa stretches back nearly a century

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Gemma Ware, The Conversation A few days after Donald Trump boycotted a G20 summit in Johannesburg, he announced South Africa would not be invited to the next G20 meeting, taking place at his resort in Miami in March 2026. Trump said it was a “total disgrace” that South Africa hosted the November event, citing allegations […]

The Conversation: ‘Who was the first pirate?’

The Conversation: ‘Who was the first pirate?’

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Brandon Prins, University of Tennessee Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com. Who was the first pirate? – Yandel R., age 11, Lakewood Ranch, Florida When most people imagine a pirate, they picture actor Johnny Depp playing […]

Research Uncovers AI Influence in Academic Papers

Research Uncovers AI Influence in Academic Papers

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Research Uncovers AI Influence in Academic Papers A graduate student at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, investigating the performance of ChatGPT found evidence that scholars quickly embraced the technology when writing peer-reviewed articles on political science topics. Shortly after the artificial intelligence program was introduced in November 2022, use of the top words it favors […]

Political Science Engaging Students in Election

Political Science Engaging Students in Election

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Political Science Engaging Students in Election Pre-election Politics Panel6-8 p.m. Wednesday, October 23Both will be in the John C. Hodges Library, Lindsay Young Auditorium  The 2024 election season is not only historic but also the first opportunity for many University of Tennessee students to cast ballots for a US president. The Department of Political Science […]

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, […]