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American University’s School of International Service produces cutting edge research and prepares the next generation of leaders to address global challenges. A top ten school of international relations located in Washington, DC, SIS provides opportunities for academic excellence, professional training, service, and internships in the nation’s capital and around the world.
What is the importance of the Bretton Woods Conference 80 years later? SIS professors Randall Henning and Tamar Gutner answer questions about the legacy of Bretton Woods in this new Q&A:
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.
One hundred days from the US presidential election, many are asking if there’s enough time for a presidential campaign. SIS professor Jordan Tama was quoted in a New York Times article discussing this question:
Vice President Kamala Harris may run the shortest presidential campaign in modern U.S. history. But in many democracies, it’s plenty of time.
SIS professor Guy Ziv recently appeared on the Background Briefing with Ian Masters to discuss Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech to Congress in Washington, DC, this week:
Background Briefing goes far beyond the headlines and deep under the radar to bring forward truths unheard elsewhere in American media. Background Briefing features international and national news, ex
What is fetal personhood? How does the concept impact reproductive rights? SPA professor Jessica Waters answers these questions and more in the latest Big World episode. https://bit.ly/4cu3HY0
Eighty years ago today, as World War II raged in Europe and the Pacific, delegates convened in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, to develop what would become the post-WWII economic world order.
On this day, delegates agreed to establish both the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group. In this new Q&A, SIS professors Tamar Gutner and Randall Henning discuss the importance of the “Bretton Woods twins” 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.
Calling all AU Alumni:
Do you want to help current SIS students gain valuable career skills, learn how to create networks, and move toward their professional next steps? Apply now to be an SIS Career Mentor!
Applications are being accepted until August 9. Learn more and apply: https://www.american.edu/sis/career/mentoring.cfm
In the two years since Roe v Wade was overturned, abortion access has been restricted in several states, forcing people to travel to receive reproductive care. SPA professor Jessica Waters discusses the real human impact of these restrictions in the latest Big World episode. https://bit.ly/4cu3HY0
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SIS professor Guy Ziv joined NPR’s AirTalk podcast to discuss Israel’s unanimous vote to mandate military service for ultra-Orthodox men. Listen here:
Today on AirTalk, we dig into a new proposal that looks to expand the size of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors from five to nine members. Also on the show, we dive into the history of the iconic Valley Girl accent; listeners share their thoughts on President Biden remaining in the 2024 pr...
Congratulations to SIS professor Stephen Silvia on being named a 2024 Labor and Employment Relations Association (LERA) Academic Fellow for his contributions to the labor and employment relations field! The LERA Fellows Award recognizes scholars and practitioners who have been in the field for more than 10 years and have “made contributions of unusual distinction.” Congrats, Steve!
What challenges does the new Prime Minister of the UK face in terms of global relationships? SIS professor Garret Martin explores the various relationships and issues that the new Prime Minister will be occupied with. https://bit.ly/3W1yzI6
How have reproductive rights been impacted in the two years since Roe v Wade was overturned? Tune into the latest Big World episode to learn more. https://bit.ly/4cu3HY0
SIS professor and Director of the Center for Environment, Community & Equity Dana Fisher recently spoke to AFP about the goal of "shock" climate activism.
Climate activists in the United States and Europe are planning protests at airports, banks and the Olympic Games in a summer of stunts they have defended as necessary even if their tactics differ.
What is the historical and political context of the Civil Rights Act of 1964? SIS professor Sarah Snyder discusses domestic and international politics surrounding the act in this new piece:
SIS professors Omekongo Dibinga and Sarah Snyder explain the historical significance and lasting legacy of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 on its 60th anniversary.
NATO leaders will meet in Washington, DC, this week for a summit marking 75 years of the alliance.
What topics are leaders likely to discuss during the summit? SIS professor Garret Martin provides four key things to watch for in this new piece: https://bit.ly/3zzCCUw
In the two years since the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade, reproductive freedom has come under attack. SPA professor Jessica Waters joins Big World to discuss the changes and impact we’ve seen since Roe was overturned.
American University School of Public Affairs professor, lawyer, and reproductive rights and policy expert Jessica Waters joins Big World to discuss the status of abortion access and bodily autonomy in the US.
Sixty years after the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was signed, how does the fight for equality endure? Hear insights from SIS professor Omekongo Dibinga in this new piece:
SIS professors Omekongo Dibinga and Sarah Snyder explain the historical significance and lasting legacy of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 on its 60th anniversary.
SIS professor and Co-Director of the Transatlantic Policy Center Garret Martin joined CBC News to discuss key issues in the upcoming UK election on July 4.
Get the latest on CBCNews.ca, the CBC News App, and CBC News Network for breaking news and analysis
Multiple cases related to abortion access and reproductive freedom have come before courts at the state and federal levels since Roe v Wade was overturned two years ago. We discuss some of these cases and the impact they may have in the latest episode of Big World.
American University School of Public Affairs professor, lawyer, and reproductive rights and policy expert Jessica Waters joins Big World to discuss the status of abortion access and bodily autonomy in the US.
Sixty years ago today, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was signed into law, marking a triumph for leaders of the Civil Rights Movement.
In this new piece, SIS professors Sarah Snyder and Omekongo Dibinga discuss the legacy and historical context of the Civil Rights Act: https://bit.ly/3zt3qpt
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What does abortion access look like two years post-Roe? SPA professor and lawyer Jessica Waters joins Big World to discuss the current state of reproductive rights in the US.
American University School of Public Affairs professor, lawyer, and reproductive rights and policy expert Jessica Waters joins Big World to discuss the status of abortion access and bodily autonomy in the US.
How will upcoming regulations and changing tax laws impact your finances? SIS professor Krista Tuomi breaks down the two major acts coming into effect and the possible changes they bring in a new BizWomen blog.
Altogether, these changes are a mixed bag. With careful planning, however, you can take advantage of the good and mitigate the bad.
SIS professor James Goldgeier discusses the impact of the 2024 US elections on NATO and what commitment to the alliance means today in a new article for Brookings.
The 2024 U.S. presidential election poses a unique threat to NATO with two candidates that hold different views about the alliance's future.
SIS professor Krista Tuomi discusses the importance of good customer service and why a touch of humanity can go a long way in a new blog for BizWomen.
Small and medium businesses need to be particularly careful here. Since they cannot compete on price, they must make service a priority.
Sixty years later, what is the legacy of the Civil Rights Act of 1964? Hear insights from SIS professors Sarah Snyder and Omekongo Dibinga in this new piece: https://bit.ly/4eKqlgg
SIS professors Omekongo Dibinga and Sarah Snyder explain the historical significance and lasting legacy of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 on its 60th anniversary.
SIS professor and Ibn Khaldun Chair of Islamic Studies Ambassador Akbar Ahmed discusses how humanism can provide the path to peace for great power rivalries in a recent piece for the Wilson Center.
The world today faces the most wars since World War II. “Great Power Rivalry” has become a major narrative in explaining the trend toward conflict. However, humanism has deep roots in all societies and gives us the means to build coexistence.
The final faculty member to be promoted to Hurst Professorial Lecturer is Garret Martin from the SIS Department of Foreign Policy & Global Security. Congratulations!
Congratulations to the SIS Department of Environment, Development & Health’s newest Hurst Professorial Lecturer, Victoria Kiechel!
SIS professor Boaz Atzili was quoted in a new article from The Hill discussing Israel’s escalating tensions with Hezbollah in Lebanon and the US pressure for a diplomatic resolution.
A harder push by the U.S. for Israel and Hezbollah to reach a truce has so far failed to halt an escalating conflict at the Lebanese border that increasingly appears headed toward a full-blown war.…
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What is fetal personhood? How does the concept impact reproductive rights? SPA professor Jessica Waters answers these questions and more in the latest Big World episode. https://bit.ly/4cu3HY0
In recognition of International Day of #WomenInDiplomacy, SIS professor and Amb. (retired) Piper Campbell reflects on her 30 years as a diplomat and discusses the important role women play in advancing international relations.
If someone wants to form stronger cross-cultural relationships, where should they start? SIS faculty member Melissa Hahn offers her tips in this new episode of Big World. Listen now, wherever you get your podcasts. https://bit.ly/4e2CGfd
What can we learn about imperialism and autocracy from Star Wars? SIS professor Patrick Thaddeus Jackson explains the real-world parallels to the Star Wars Empire in the latest Big World episode. https://buff.ly/4behvEK
What does healing look like after a genocide? SIS professor Claudine Kuradusenge-McLeod discusses her work in trauma healing in this new episode of Big World, marking the 30th anniversary of the Rwandan genocide. https://buff.ly/4adTjlK
The Woman, Life, Freedom protests in Iran sparked a worldwide outcry for change inside Iran. Listen to the latest episode of Big World to understand the impact the protests had inside and outside of Iran. https://bit.ly/3P21I3j
Gen Z is making unions cool again. SIS professor Stephen Silvia explains why 20-somethings are more enthusiastic about unions today than older generations in the latest episode of Big World. Listen wherever you get your podcasts! https://bit.ly/3HINxMA
Why is vocabulary important when discussing race? SIS professor Omekongo Dibinga dives into this topic and more in the latest Big World episode. https://bit.ly/47ngUyh
In this episode of Big World, SIS professor and director of the American University Center for Environment, Community, & Equity Dana R. Fisher explains how she’s seen discussions on climate change shift from protecting polar bears to saving ourselves. https://bit.ly/3sY7Qlg
In this episode of Big World, SIS professor and director of the American University Center for Environment, Community, & Equity Dana R. Fisher explains how she’s seen discussions on climate change shift from protecting polar bears to saving ourselves. https://bit.ly/3sY7Qlg
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SIS professor Guy Ziv recently appeared on BBC News to discuss the latest developments in the Israel-Hamas war.
A wish from our house to yours: We wish you happiness and peace in the new year to come. Happy holidays from all of us at the School of International Service! ❄️
In this episode of Big World, SIS professor and director of the American University Center for Environment, Community, & Equity Dana R. Fisher explains how she’s seen discussions on climate change shift from protecting polar bears to saving ourselves. https://bit.ly/3sY7Qlg
In the latest episode of Big World, SIS professor and expert on forced displacement Tazreena Sajjad discusses why Rohingya and Ukrainian refugees are treated differently. https://bit.ly/40kXloo
In this latest episode of the Big World podcast, SIS professor and associate director of the American University Meltzer Schwartzberg Center for Israel Studies Guy Ziv analyzes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s political longevity and explains why he’s referred to as a “political magician.” https://bit.ly/48zX98w
In this latest episode of the Big World podcast, SIS professor and associate director of the American University Meltzer Schwartzberg Center for Israel Studies Guy Ziv, analyzes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s political longevity and explains why he’s referred to as a “political magician.” https://bit.ly/48zX98w
In honor of International Day of Peace, we took our tiny, fuzzy mic out of the office and asked a few of our SIS students, faculty, and alumni what waging peace means to them and how they work to wage peace in the world 🌍
Join us at 4 p.m., Wednesday, September 13, in the SIS Founders Room for a discussion with SIS Dean Shannon Hader and SIS alumnus Don Leka, CEO and founder of Jumptuit, on how to address the need for accurate data in making informed decisions with global ramifications. Register now! https://buff.ly/47Wk39I
What factors have contributed to the rise of disinformation in the US over the last decade? SIS professor Sam Bradshaw discusses the tie between the spread of disinformation and digital algorithms on our latest episode of the Big World podcast. https://bit.ly/47ViSaE
Welcome back to all of our SIS students who are starting classes today! Check out this message from SIS Dean Shannon Hader 👇
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