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Apr 2026
The “Calibration Dilemma”: Why AI Forces Dictators Into Risky Tradeoffs
New research challenges the idea that artificial intelligence makes dictators all‑powerful Artificial intelligence is often portrayed as a powerful new tool for authoritarian governments—one that enables constant surveillance, predictive repression,
Apr 2026
Coaching with Purpose, Leading with Perspective
by Caroline Paris Paczkowski When Dave Bliss arrived at the University of Georgia, he felt the pull of something bigger than basketball. He was drawn to UGA by the energy of campus life,
Apr 2026
Winning feels good. Does it change how we feel about democracy?
Emotions are unlikely to sway whether people are satisfied with democracy, according to new study Politics are rife with emotions. But new research from the University of Georgia suggests emotions alone may
Apr 2026
April 2026 MPA Student of the Month: William Gordon
William Gordon is a Master of Public Administration student at the University of Georgia in his final semester of the program. He earned his undergraduate degree in Political Science and
Mar 2026
Make China Great Again: How Online Fiction Reveals the Politics of a Digital Era
What do time travel, online fiction, and Chinese politics have in common? In Make China Great Again: Online Alt‑History Fiction and Popular Authoritarianism, newly released by Columbia University Press, SPIA professor
Mar 2026
When Courts Protect Democracy: Why Judicial Review Still Matters
Contemporary debates about democracy have increasingly focused on the role of courts, prompting renewed questions about the function of judicial review in modern democratic systems. Judicial review—the power of courts to strike down laws
Mar 2026
When Ava Gilbert first began learning American Sign Language, it wasn’t for a class or a credit—it was for connection. Her journey started in high school, inspired by a friend
Mar 2026
March 2026 MPA Student of the Month: Julia Straka
Julia Straka is a Master of Public Administration student in her final semester. She graduated summa cum laude from Auburn University with a Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration and
Feb 2026
Remembering Dr. Igor Khripunov
Dr. Igor Alekseevich Khripunov of Athens, Georgia, passed away on February 10, 2026, at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital, surrounded by his family. Born on May 26, 1946, in Moscow, Russia,
Feb 2026
When The Politics of the Presidency first appeared in print forty years ago, John Maltese was still a graduate student. He had no idea that he would eventually help steward
