USC Center for International Studies

USC Center for International Studies Our mission is to promote advanced research and critical debate of theoretical and policy issues in

The Center for International Studies (CIS) was originally established as a research unit by the USC School of International Relations in 1986 to promote advanced research and critical debate of theoretical and policy issues in world affairs. The Center supports the research of faculty and students; hosted scholars from the United States and abroad; organizes public seminars, workshops and conferen

ces; promotes collaborative research projects; and contributes to public understanding of international affairs.

Welcome back to a new school year! CIS looks forward to another year of enhancing the research productivity of our affil...
08/21/2026

Welcome back to a new school year! CIS looks forward to another year of enhancing the research productivity of our affiliated faculty and PhD students & contributing to a public understanding of international affairs. 🌍🌎🌏

Please join us on Wed., May 20 at 11:00 am PDT in SOS B40 and Zoom for a special book talk with Saori N. Katada on her n...
05/06/2026

Please join us on Wed., May 20 at 11:00 am PDT in SOS B40 and Zoom for a special book talk with Saori N. Katada on her new book, Japan’s Grand Strategy: Liminal Power in an Uncertain World (Oxford University Press). More info. and RSVP at https://forms.gle/uomQxbNxUNHTPt7D9

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3454 Trousdale Pkwy, CAS 101
Los Angeles, CA
90089

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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