Ugoeze Achilike (right) on the ground in Nigeria

Alumni ·

SIS Alumna Empowers Smallholder Farmers in Nigeria

We caught up with Ugoeze Achilike, SIS/BA '17, to learn more about her interest in sustainability, her focus on agribusiness, and the role SIS played in her career path.
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Bullets on top of Iranian currency

International ·

Understanding Iran's Use of Terrorist Groups as Proxies

Iran’s influence can be felt in multiple ongoing conflicts in the Middle East due to its use of terrorist groups as proxies. To learn more, we asked SIS professor Joe Young to explain Iran’s use of these groups.
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Rapper Jay-Z performs on stage

On Campus ·

SIS Class Places Jay-Z's Life in Context

In conjunction with Black History Month’s 2024 celebration of “African Americans in the Arts,” we talked with SIS professor Omekongo Dibinga to learn more about his undergraduate class, “Jay-Z and Historical Biography.”
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Miss America contestants Star Dahl-Thurston, Kogod/BA ’20, and Jude Maboné, SIS/BA ’18, show their AU spirit.

Alumni ·

Alumnae Share a Crowning Achievement

Miss America contestants Jude Maboné, SIS/BA ’18, and Star Dahl-Thurston, Kogod/BA ’20, discover their unexpected AU connection at the 96th annual competition.
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SIS graduate students Mona-Mae Juwillie, Roger Reyes, and Alessandra Del Rosario

Student Life ·

Diplomatic Fellows Association Builds Community at SIS

We sat down with three SIS graduate students to learn more about the newly formed Diplomatic Fellows Association.
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The Vatican

International ·

The Vatican, LGBT Rights, and the Anti-Gender Movement

The Vatican, under the leadership of Pope Francis, has recently released statements about blessing same-sex civil unions and the roles transgender people may hold within the Church.
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Photo of SIS professor William Akoto standing against checkered background

International ·

William Akoto Joins SIS Faculty, Brings Expertise in Cyber Conflict

Professor William Akoto joins the SIS faculty and Department of Foreign Policy and Global Security.
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Taiwan's Incoming President Lai Ching-te

International ·

Three Questions on Taiwan’s Presidential Election

Ambassador and SIS professor Piper Campbell analyzes the results of Taiwan’s high-stakes presidential election in this Q&A.
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Nuclear Reactor

International ·

Making the Case for 'Nuclear Now'

SIS professor emeritus Joshua Goldstein has focused his research on climate change for years and now is bringing the nuclear debate into the spotlight in a new documentary.
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Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina

International ·

Understanding Bangladesh’s Election Results

In this Q&A, SIS professor Tazreena Sajjad provides important context on Bangladesh’s January 7 general election.
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