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The Mount Washington Hotel was the home of the Bretton Woods Conference.

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The Importance of Bretton Woods, 80 Years Later

A Q&A with SIS professors on the 80th anniversary of the Bretton Woods Conference and its importance in the end of World War II.
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Keir Starmer

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Britain's New Prime Minister has a Chance to Reset Ties With the White House

Britain's new Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, will have the opportunity to show that the U.K. is back on the global stage.
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Blue and white NATO banners are stacked side by side

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Four Things to Watch for as NATO Leaders Meet in US

SIS professor Garret Martin analyzes key topics on the agenda for world leaders at the NATO summit hosted in Washington, DC, July 9-11, 2024.
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Narendra Modi

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What Do the Results of India's Elections Mean?

SIS professors Sumitra Badrinathan and Samantha Agarwal offer analysis on the results of India’s recent general election.
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photos of five new SIS faculty members on a blue background field

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SIS Welcomes New Faculty

AU’s School of International Service will welcome five new full-time faculty members in academic year 2024–25.
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Voters in Mexico cast ballots in general election on June 2, 2024.

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Three Questions on Mexico's Election Results

SIS Distinguished Diplomat in Residence Earl Anthony Wayne answers questions about Mexico’s 2024 election.
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AU's Model UN Team at the 2024 McMun conference in Montreal, Quebec. Photo courtesy of AUMUN.

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AU’s Model UN Team is No. 1—Again

The team, backed by financial support from SIS, helps students learn about diplomacy and international relations and find community at AU.
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The late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi

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What Does the Death of Iran’s President Mean?

SIS professor Shadi Mokhtari provides analysis about the implications of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s death and the upcoming presidential election.
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Israel and Palestine flags

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Three Questions on the Recognition of a Palestinian State

We asked SIS professor and Abdul Aziz Said Chair of International Peace and Conflict Resolution Mohammed Abu-Nimer to answer a few questions about the importance of Ireland, Norway, and Spain's recognition of Palestine.
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Rishi Sunak

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UK and US: Different Systems United by Common Political Language

SIS professor Garret Martin highlights key differences between elections in the UK and the US.
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