Politics have always been profoundly important, but their contemporary upheaval and increased attention paid to them today makes academic study of government all the more necessary. Read up on the latest happenings of Temple’s Political Science students, alumni and faculty below and contact us if you have a story of your own worth sharing. What sorts of stories belong here? The Department of Political Science examines domestic and foreign politics and policy making. From world diplomacy to healthcare to the environment, our students and faculty take a holistic approach to better understanding the entirety of the political machine so they can help guide policy and move the country and the world forward.

Media Mentions

Roselyn Hsueh interviews with NPR Marketplace
via NPR Marketplace on November 20, 2023

Roselyn Hsueh interviews with NPR Marketplace

Roselyn Hsueh is featured in the segment President Biden meets Chinese president Xi Jinping on NPR Marketplace.

Roselyn Hsueh featured in the New York Times
via New York Times on November 20, 2023

Roselyn Hsueh featured in the New York Times

Roselyn Hsueh is featured in the New York Times article, U.S. Presses China to Stop Flow of Fentanyl.

Sean Yom Cited as Expert in The Jerusalem Post
via The Jerusalem Post on October 11, 2023

Sean Yom Cited as Expert in The Jerusalem Post

Associate Professor of Political Science, Sean Yom was cited in The...

Roselyn Hsueh Interviewed by BBC World News
via BBC World News on August 23, 2023

Roselyn Hsueh Interviewed by BBC World News

Associate Professor of Political Science Roselyn Hsueh, was interviewed by the BBC World News on...

Roselyn Hsueh Interviewed by Marketplace of the National Public Radio
via Marketplace of the National Public Radio on July 07, 2023

Roselyn Hsueh Interviewed by Marketplace of the National Public Radio

Associate Professor Roselyn Hsueh was interviewed by Marketplace of the National Public Radio on Treasury secretary Janet Yellen's trip to China...

Roselyn Hsueh Quoted in the New York Times
via New York Times on June 16, 2023

Roselyn Hsueh Quoted in the New York Times

Associate Professor of Political Science, Roselyn Hsueh was interviewed by/quoted in the New York Times in the article As Ties to China Turn...

Roselyn Hsueh Interviewed with Wisconsin NPR about Suspected Chinese Surveillance Balloon
via WPR.org on February 14, 2023

Roselyn Hsueh Interviewed with Wisconsin NPR about Suspected Chinese Surveillance Balloon

Associate Professor of Political Science, Roselyn Hsueh, was interviewed live by Wisconsin Public Radio on U.S.-China relations and the spy...

Barbara Ferman and Michael Sances featured on Community Voice PHL Talk Show
via Community Voice PHL on January 31, 2023

Barbara Ferman and Michael Sances featured on Community Voice PHL Talk Show

Barbara Ferman, Director of the University Community Collaborative and Political Science Professor and Associate Professor, Michael Sances discuss...

Sue Sullivan Interviews about Kevin McCarthy with TRT World
via TRT World on January 19, 2023

Sue Sullivan Interviews about Kevin McCarthy with TRT World

Professor Sue Sullivan provided live television commentary on TRT World in January, on the voting of Kevin McCarthy as leader of the U.S. House of...

Roselyn Hsueh Interviewed By KYW Newsradio on Protests in China
via KYW Newsradio on December 01, 2022

Roselyn Hsueh Interviewed By KYW Newsradio on Protests in China

Roselyn Hsueh was interviewed by KYW News Radio on the protests in China. Read What’s behind the protests in China?

Roselyn Hsueh interviewed by KYW Newsradio
via KYW Newsradio on November 30, 2022

Roselyn Hsueh interviewed by KYW Newsradio

Roselyn Hsueh was interviewed by Racquel Williams at KYW News Radio on the protests in China. Read The driving force behind the protests of...

Roselyn Hsueh Interview on NPR - Taiwan's Role in U.S.-China Relations
via Wisconsin Public Radio; NPR on July 27, 2022

Roselyn Hsueh Interview on NPR - Taiwan's Role in U.S.-China Relations

Roselyn Hsueh interviewed with NPR on “...

Roselyn Hsueh Interview on NPR - Lifting Tariffs
via Wisconsin Public Radio; NPR on May 05, 2022

Roselyn Hsueh Interview on NPR - Lifting Tariffs

Roselyn Hsueh interviewed with NPR on “...