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Join Us Next Week!Mark your calendars for September 17–18 and join us for the Ohio Presidential History and Politics Con...
10/09/2026

Join Us Next Week!

Mark your calendars for September 17–18 and join us for the Ohio Presidential History and Politics Conference!

Come explore Ohio’s presidential history and enjoy two great days of history and politics.

Want to learn more about the conference?
Visit the conference website for details!
https://www.uakron.edu/bliss/ohio-presidential-history-and-politics-conference

Questions? Contact the Bliss Institute at [email protected] or 330-972-5155.

Open to everyone — we’d love to see you there!

In this article, Dr. Karl C. Kaltenthaler, director of the Michael J. Morell Center for Intelligence and Security Studie...
09/03/2026

In this article, Dr. Karl C. Kaltenthaler, director of the Michael J. Morell Center for Intelligence and Security Studies and professor in the Department of Political Science, shares insight on the U.S., Israel and Iran conflict.

A University of Akron professor explains the escalating Iran conflict after the reported killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Snack and Chat next Monday! Join us at NOON for snacks and a chance to ask us anything!
18/02/2026

Snack and Chat next Monday! Join us at NOON for snacks and a chance to ask us anything!

27/01/2026
In this story, Dr. David B. Cohen, professor of political science, discusses the government shutdown, election results a...
13/11/2025

In this story, Dr. David B. Cohen, professor of political science, discusses the government shutdown, election results and Ohio’s new congressional districts. Cohen is also director of UA’s Applied Politics program and a fellow of the Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics.

Northeast Ohio's new congressional districts

On this episode of “Sound of Ideas,” Dr. David B. Cohen, professor of political science, discusses the recent election. ...
13/11/2025

On this episode of “Sound of Ideas,” Dr. David B. Cohen, professor of political science, discusses the recent election. Cohen is also director of UA’s Applied Politics program and a fellow of the Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics.

We will recap the 2025 election results with some of the winners and discuss levy and school board results in Northeast Ohio districts.

We had a great time touring the Ohio Supreme Court last week with our students!
22/10/2025

We had a great time touring the Ohio Supreme Court last week with our students!

In this interview on PTV World, Dr. Karl C. Kaltenthaler, director of the Michael J. Morell Center for Intelligence and ...
12/09/2025

In this interview on PTV World, Dr. Karl C. Kaltenthaler, director of the Michael J. Morell Center for Intelligence and Security Studies and professor in the Department of Political Science, talks about the Israeli strike on Hamas targets in Qatar.

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23/06/2025

CIPHER BRIEF REPORTING – As U.S. President Donald Trump demands Iran’s “unconditional surrender” and hints that Iran’s Supreme Leader could also be targeted amid Israel’s Operation Rising Lion, experts are reconsidering the complicated equation of regime change. Supreme Leader...

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