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Student tour group in front of the Apollo 11 space capsule

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Fall 2023 Student tour of the Air and Space Museum

Another group of AU students see the real objects and learn from them about how the Space Race reflected the Cold War.
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Geopolitical Change and EU Enlargement: Learning from the Past

What lessons can the EU learn from past enlargement and accession policies?
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Four wooden blocks that spell 2023, with the number three changing to four

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2023: Shaping an Inflection Point or Struggling to Hang On?

As the end of 2023 approaches, Ambassador Earl Anthony Wayne, SIS Distinguished Diplomat in Residence, penned this column about the foreign and domestic policy challenges the US faced this past year—and how those challenges may impact 2024.
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2023 Made History

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How 2023 Made History

In our annual look back, SIS faculty present a list, in no particular order, of the things that made history in 2023.
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face of giant panda bear eating bamboo stalk

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Goodbye, or Just Goodbye for Now? Pandas, Soft Power, and US-China Relations

SIS professor Judith Shapiro answers questions about giant pandas as symbols of soft power, US-China relations, and global environmental conservation efforts.
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Flags of Israel and Palestine, each held by a fist, painted on a concrete wall.

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What is the “One-State Solution,” and Why is it Unlikely to Work?

SIS professor Guy Ziv answers questions about his new article on the history behind the idea of a “one-state solution” to solve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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The words Hamas and Israel are shown on a smartphone screen under text that says Trends for You

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How Does the Media Impact Public Perception about War?

SIS professor and journalist Elise Labott discusses how media coverage of conflict can impact how the public perceives war.
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Flag of the country of Georgia waving against a blue background

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Georgia's European Dream

Georgia sits at a geopolitical and geographical crossroads. Which direction will it take?
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Sign with arrows point in different directions against a sunset

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Countering Antisemitism in the EU and US: Strategies, Cooperation and Policy Transference

Countering the rise in antisemitism in the EU and US and the threat that it poses to democracy and public safety requires a robust, coordinated policy response.
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Skyline of building in Azerbaijan at sunset

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What's Next for the Lachin Corridor?

Russia wants to keep its troops in Lachin, despite Azerbaijan’s unofficial hesitance. Let’s discuss the reasons why Lachin is still relevant post-collapse of the unrecognized Nagorno-Karabakh Republic.
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