full-time faculty teaching and conducting research in political science
of Maxwell faculty conduct research focused outside of the U.S.
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My time as a student at Syracuse University’s Maxwell School prepared me for my career in the music business in ways I never could have imagined. My passion for utilizing political and legal systems and structures to advocate for and protect people’s rights guides many of the most important decisions I make.”
Jacqueline Saturn ’90 B.A. (PSc)
President of Virgin Music Group North America, 2026 Maxwell | A&S Undergraduate Convocation Speaker
Recent Faculty Books
Maxwell's Political Science Department faculty members publish award-winning books on a wide range of topics. Scroll a sample of recently published works below, or visit the Maxwell Faculty Bookshelf for more.
Taylor featured in Newsweek article on strengthening Russia-China ties
September 12, 2018
Newsweek
Brian Taylor, professor and chair of political science and expert on Russian politics, weighs in on Russia’s growing relationship with China in the Newsweek article "China's Role in Russia's Largest War Games Shows Beijing-Moscow Ties Are Strengthening, Experts Say." "Both Russia and China are unhappy with what they view as an unjust international order dominated by the United States," says Taylor. "The two countries have expanded their economic and political cooperation over the last decade, and Chinese participation in Russia’s military exercises suggests that greater security collaboration is also being explored." 09/12/18
BaoBao Zhang Joins First Cohort of AI2050 Early Career Fellows
One of only 15 scholars chosen from across the U.S., Zhang will receive up to $200,000 in research funding over the next two years. Zhang will use the funding to partner with the nonprofit, non-partisan Center for New Democratic Processes to test whether public participation in AI governance is increased through the creation of public assemblies, known as “deliberative democracy workshops.”
Baobao Zhang
Assistant Professor, Political Science Department
Taylor featured in Newsweek article on strengthening Russia-China ties
September 12, 2018
Newsweek
Brian Taylor, professor and chair of political science and expert on Russian politics, weighs in on Russia’s growing relationship with China in the Newsweek article "China's Role in Russia's Largest War Games Shows Beijing-Moscow Ties Are Strengthening, Experts Say." "Both Russia and China are unhappy with what they view as an unjust international order dominated by the United States," says Taylor. "The two countries have expanded their economic and political cooperation over the last decade, and Chinese participation in Russia’s military exercises suggests that greater security collaboration is also being explored." 09/12/18