Rikio is amazing! He was born to teach IR. He always made sure that we challenged the questions and ideas to make us better researchers and academics. He could break down really complex topics into digestible pieces and help us build our own tool box of IR analytical skills and knowledge. He would always go the extra mile for his students from review sessions to letters of recommendation to above and beyond precepts. I always look forward to his precepts and the skills and concepts I have gained from him will carry me through my other classes and career.

— Intro to IR student

The most engaging, caring, intentional and pedagogically–gifted instructor I have had so far. He was pragmatic, made us engage actively with the material and with each other, was open to questions, and always wanting us to participate. He allowed for a very good and collaborative discussion environment. I envy his resources and skills

— Intro to IR student     

Rikio was extremely engaged and connected with students from day one until the very last day. He encouraged everybody to speak, whether to the entire class or in small groups/pairs, and was always encouraging in his responses to our questions or statements. His precept would often involve activities and exercises that forced us to engage critically with the material at hand, which could be difficult but in the long run helped us learn more.

— American Foreign Policy student