The Sam Nunn School of International Affairs at Georgia Tech

09/01/2026

What will the response be back here on Earth if – or when – scientists discover extraterrestrial microbes? Margaret Kosal and Dayana Alagirova write for The Conversation.

Historical events hold lessons about collaboration and competition in space that could inform how experts plan for the discovery of life beyond Earth.

09/01/2026

IAC is proud to welcome a dynamic cohort of scholars and practitioners this Fall. Meet the newest IAC faculty members in the School of International Affairs!

HomeInternational Affairs International Affairs Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts Sam Nunn School of International Affairs The Sam Nunn School of International Affairs explores the forces that shape our world through interdisciplinary degree programs, policy-relevant research with a strong theoreti...

08/27/2026

Take a tour of the Sam Nunn Building with fourth-year PhD student Emili Sabanovic and explore the home of the School of International Affairs!

08/18/2026

Jon Lindsay spoke with NPR's Short Wave about military AI.

This year, the Department of Defense announced that they’d entered agreements with eight artificial intelligence companies. It follows decades of popular media exploring the idea of artificial intelligence in war – from the computer threatening global thermonuclear conflict in the movie WarGames...

08/11/2026

Rachel Whitlark shared insight with WABE on the US-Israel conflict with Iran.

The Trump administration touted swift results when, along with Israel, it launched military action against Iran on Feb. 28. But months later, the conflict continues. During a recent press conference, President Trump insisted a deal with Iran is still possible and defended the decision to strike.

08/06/2026

“We’re interested in understanding how we create together. Not just generating ideas, but understanding how people improvise, negotiate meaning, and collaborate creatively,” Brian Magerko tells GT Research about his neuroscience research into creativity.

As neuroscience and neurotechnology accelerate, Georgia Tech researchers are examining what a neuro-connected future could mean for society and for humanity itself.

08/05/2026

“Neurotechnology and neuroscience will have a greater impact on the nature of warfare than all the emerging areas of science and technology. Even more than artificial intelligence,” Margaret Kosal says on the future of warfare for GT Research.

As neuroscience and neurotechnology accelerate, Georgia Tech researchers are examining what a neuro-connected future could mean for society and for humanity itself.

08/04/2026

Meet Daphne Hall! Daphne is an International Affairs and Spanish major with a minor in International Business who recently studied abroad in Madrid, Spain!

"My favorite part of studying abroad was getting to experience a new culture and traveling around Europe. I highly recommend studying abroad to everyone!" - Daphne Hall

08/04/2026

Meet Daphne Hall! Daphne is an International Affairs and Spanish major with a minor in International Business who recently studied abroad in Madrid, Spain!

“My favorite part of studying abroad was getting to experience a new culture and traveling around Europe. I highly recommend studying abroad to everyone!” - Daphne Hall

08/03/2026

Who will shape the future of space—governments, corporations, AI, or someone we are not watching yet? Diana Alagirova and Karolina Zhukoff (Nunn School of International Affairs) join Override's host Jen Sidorova (Carter School of Public Policy). https://bit.ly/4wfPiru