A new study coauthored by UCR Political Science Professor Steven Liao examines how foreign direct investment (FDI) reshapes host countries’ trade patterns and politics. Analyzing global and Vietnamese firm-level data, the authors find that FDI not only boosts export diversity and volume but also fosters political coalitions favoring trade liberalization.

Welcoming the 2025 Graduate Cohort On Wednesday, September 24, 2024, the Department of Political Science hosted its annual New Graduate Student Orientation in the Jenkin Library. The event welcomed our incoming Ph.D. students and introduced them to faculty, staff, and peers as they begin their academic journey at UC Riverside. The orientation began with remarks...