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Slovakia's Parliamentary Elections

What Robert Fico's re-election means for Slovakia, the EU, and Ukraine.
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Transatlantic Coordination on Russian Sanctions

The ongoing war in Ukraine has elicited a vigorous transatlantic response, with the United States, the European Union, and other Western partners joining forces to impose comprehensive sanctions on Russia.
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Protestors hold a sign that says "Ceasefire" during a protest in Washington, D.C.

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A Conflict Resolution Expert on Peace and the Israel-Hamas War

SIS professor and Abdul Aziz Said Chair in International Peace and Conflict Resolution Mohammed Abu-Nimer spoke with us about how a peace and conflict resolution expert approaches the Israel-Hamas war.
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Four Questions on Ecuador's Presidential Runoff

Ecuador held its presidential runoff election on October 15, 2023. This runoff was the final step in an election process marked by controversy, compounding crises, and tragedy.
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Four Questions about Poland’s Election Results

SIS professors Garret Martin and Alexandria Wilson-McDonald answer a few questions about the results of Poland’s parliamentary election in this Q and A.
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Tanks at the Golan Heights site of the Yom Kippur War

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50 Years On: Explaining the Yom Kippur War

A surprise attack on Israeli territory by Arab coalition forces on October 6, 1973, began the final and bloodiest conflict of the Arab-Israeli wars.
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Five Questions About the World Bank Group and IMF Annual Meetings

SIS professor Randall Henning answers a few questions about the significance of the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund Annual Meetings, which are being held October 9-15, 2023.
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Former Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico

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Six Questions After Slovakia's Election

SIS professors Alexandria Wilson-McDonald and Keith Darden offer their perspectives on the outcome of Slovakia’s recent election in this Q+A.
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Flooding in Libya

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Morocco's Earthquake and Libya's Floods Highlight Obstacles to Relief Efforts

A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Morocco on Sept. 8, 2023. Three days later, a storm caused two Libyan dams to collapse, resulting in massive floods in and around the port city of Derna.
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Representing military students, an American soldier holds a stack of schoolbooks and stands in front of an American flag.

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Five Things for Military Students and Veterans to Consider for Graduate School

An explainer for military students and veterans about the benefits SIS offers them
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