Shane Barter & INTS Student Amanda Boralessa co-author a new publications

INTS Professor Shane Barter and student Amanda Boralessa (2018) have published a chapter in the newly-released Routledge Handbook of Politics in Asia, edited by Shiping Hua.  Their chapter, “Southeast Asia: Unity in ASEAN” explores foreign policy in the region and beyond.  Congratulations on this joint effort! Routledge website (to purchase).  Google Books….Continue Reading Shane Barter & INTS Student Amanda Boralessa co-author a new publications

Sada Sud (Class of 2018) Attends Major Political Science Conference

Sada Sud attended and presented a research [poster at the Western Political Science Association Conference in San Francisco on March 29-31, 2018. She reported: “The academic value gained [through the conference] was immense. I was able to talk to other academics and undergraduate students interested in Middle Eastern geopolitics. Questions and inquiries raised by them served as…Continue Reading Sada Sud (Class of 2018) Attends Major Political Science Conference

Professor Ian Read publishes in Latin American Perspectives

INTS Director Dr. Ian Read has published a new multi-book review article in the journal Latin American Perspectives.  In “Investigating an Epidemic among Indigenous Children in Venezuela,” Dr. Read compares leading scholarship in English and Spanish that seeks to shed light on an unfolding tragedy….Continue Reading Professor Ian Read publishes in Latin American Perspectives

INTS faculty convene “Sokatric Seminar” on Global Issues

On November 8th, INTS faculty Tetsushi Ogata and Ian Read engaged in a productive conversation with more than ten students regarding SUA’s engagement with global news and issues.  Topics discussed:  the role of Facebook in conveying news and its limitations as a forum for discussion; an SUA supported news radio show or podcast; ways to…Continue Reading INTS faculty convene “Sokatric Seminar” on Global Issues

Shane Barter publishes new article in Regional Studies

INTS Professor Shane Barter has published a new article in Regional Studies, now available online.  The article explores the treatment of local, second-order minorities in autonomous regions dominated by national, first-order minorities.  The article is available here….Continue Reading Shane Barter publishes new article in Regional Studies

SUA Conference: Disease and Disease Control in Eras of Globalization

  • Author By sbarter
  • Publication date September 14, 2017
  • Categories: Event

On Friday and Saturday, 22-23 September, Soka University of America will host a variety of experts to discuss approaches to disease control in the contemporary world.  Organized by INTS professors Ian Read and Michael Weiner, this promises to be a fascinating event! More information: http://www.soka.edu/academics/academic_events/diseaseconference/default.aspx…Continue Reading SUA Conference: Disease and Disease Control in Eras of Globalization

INTS faculty part of new SUA textbook!

Professors Shane Barter and Michael Weiner have released a new edited textbook, The Pacific Basin: An Introduction, published by Routledge Press.  The book features chapters by a range of Soka University of America Professors, including Lisa MacLeod, Ian Read, and Sarah England from INTS.   The book is available for purchase now!…Continue Reading INTS faculty part of new SUA textbook!