Senior research project addresses ‘Nation-Building in Afghanistan’
The construction of a national identity in Afghanistan was addressed by Nicholas Henning ’18 of Orfordville, Wisconsin, in his national security studies senior seminar research […]
Political Publications
Publications from those affiliated with the Center for Politics and the People
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Colucci opinion pieces target significant world events
Associate Professor of Politics and Government Lamont Colucci has several recent publications related to current world events. “Syrian Civil War: The Necessity of a Tactical, […]
Colucci shines spotlight on North Korean-Syrian complicity in Washington Times article
Associate Professor of Politics and Government Lamont Colucci published an opinion piece March 28 in The Washington Times titled “How North Korea flouts international sanctions.” […]
Messitte publishes opinion piece in Chronicle of Higher Education
“Coming Full Circle on Teaching Trump,” a commentary piece by President Zach Messitte, was published in The Chronicle of Higher Education Feb. 6, 2018. He […]
Brian Smith gives inspiring talk at Ripon College’s Baccalaureate
Brian Smith, professor of religion, presented the talk “Nourishing the Mind” at Ripon College’s Baccalaureate program May 13, 2017. Following is the text of his […]
Messitte reflects on Elliot Richardson’s leadership
An opinion piece by President Zach Messitte was published March 24 by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. “Where have you gone, Elliot Richardson?” addresses Messitte’s views […]
President Messitte’s response to POTUS executive order on immigration
The following message was released by the Office of the President to the Ripon College campus community Tuesday, January 31, 2017, in response to President […]
Messitte publishes opinion piece about Trump
An opinion piece by President Zach Messitte was published Jan. 17 by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. “The inauguration speech Trump won’t make” addresses Messitte’s views […]
Messitte opinion piece compares Trump, Spiro Agnew
President Zach Messitte contributed to an opinion piece that was published Friday, Dec. 16, in The Baltimore Sun. “Look to Agnew for insight to Trump” […]
President Zach Messitte publishes opinion piece about reconciliation after Nov. 8
President Zach Messitte had an opinion piece published in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Oct. 29. “Clinton’s Appomattox moment” discusses how Hillary Clinton, should she be […]
Smith explores “Empathy as a Political Virtue”
How we as a nation can restore empathy post-election was the question posed Sunday, Nov. 6, by Professor of Religion Brian Smith at Open Circle […]
“What happens after November 8?” asks Professor Brian Smith
In a recent opinion editorial published in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Brian Smith, professor of religion at Ripon College, says moral and religious leaders have […]
President Zach Messitte publishes opinion piece
An opinion piece written by President Zach Messitte appeared in the Saturday, Oct. 8, issue of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. It is based on Donald […]
Brian Smith publishes opinion piece about religion and the current political race
Brian Smith, professor of religion; Charles and Joan Van Zoeren Chair in Religion, Ethics and Values; chair of the department; and co-director of the Center […]
President Messitte publishes opinion piece in The Washington Post
An opinion piece by President Zach Messitte, who also is a professor in the Department of Politics and Government, was published Thursday in The Washington […]
Professor of Religion Brian Smith publishes op-ed piece
Brian Smith, professor of religion; Charles and Joan Van Zoeren Chair in Religion, Ethics and Values and chair of the department; and co-director of the […]