President Trump made his case for a border wall in an address to the nation Tuesday night. That was followed by a Democratic response. But Portland State University political science professor Chris Shortell isn't convinced the American people were paying attention. Full article and interview published in KATU News.

Richard Clucas, Political Science faculty, and student Skyler Brocker-Knapp authored a chapter on the Roberts family of Oregon in a newly-published book titled “Modern American Political Dynasties: A Study of Power, Family, and Political Influence.” The chapter focuses on former PSU professor Frank Roberts and family members, including former governor Barbara Roberts and former Oregon Supreme Court Justice Betty Roberts. Published by Praeger in November, 2018. 

Mel Gurtov, Political Science emeritus faculty, co-authored a special report, "Unpacking a U.S. Decision to Engage North Korea: What It Entails and What It Could Achieve," in 38 North.

Mel Gurtov, Political Science emeritus faculty, has written a new book, Engaging Adversaries: Peacemaking and Diplomacy in the Human Interest, published by Rowman & Littlefield.