Matthew B. Ridgway Center for International Security Studies

09/16/2024

What does this mean for National Security and Political stability?Don’t miss this Critical Analysis of the implications for the U.S. and Global Security.https://muckrack.com/broadcast/savedclips/view/gkdI7B3uZM

09/15/2024

Standing up for justice and truth! 📢
Last week’s Powerful Event discussing Marc Fogel's case reminds us that every voice matters.
Dive into the Conversation and Help Raise Awareness.
Watch the full story unfold !!!
https://youtu.be/7W1sbrJfZ5U

Standing up for justice and truth! 📢 Last week’s Powerful Event discussing Marc Fogel's case reminds us that every voice matters. Dive into the Conversation...

09/04/2024

Alumni Spotlight: Nate Schoonover (MPIA '24) just joined the Council on Foreign Relations as a Research Associate, Africa Studies! Here's what he had to say about his new role and some advice for students (current and future!):

“I couldn’t be more excited to be working at the Council on Foreign Relations. The culture is collaborative, the diverse and accomplished network is supportive, and the opportunities to grow personally and professionally in the field of international affairs are infinite. It’s not dissimilar to Pitt, where there are countless opportunities to expand your worldview, sharpen your hard and soft skills, strategically pursue your interests, and form lasting, meaningful relationships right at your fingertips: you just have to grab them," he shared.

"To current and prospective students, don’t pigeonhole yourself. Start learning a new language, take a class that might seem daunting and is centered around a region or subject matter that you’re unfamiliar with, partake in the DC Semester, and go to office hours (your professors want you to).”

Congrats, Nate!

08/29/2024

🎉 Huge thanks to everyone who visited the Ridgway - Ford Open House yesterday.
It was incredible to see so many passionate and driven individuals ready to shape the Future of International Security. 🌍

Don’t forget !!!
The Application Deadline for our programs is fast approaching.
(September 6th, 2024)

You can Apply directly through the Link or simply Scan the Barcode on the right side of the picture to get started.

Secure your spot and be part of something Impactful !!!

08/27/2024

Discover how we’re shaping the future of International Security and Human Security. Whether you’re passionate about international relations, security policy, or humanitarian issues, this is your chance to connect, learn, and engage with experts in the field. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of a community making a real difference! ✨

07/19/2024

Highlight: Dr. Michael Kenney, Professor of International Affairs and Director of the Matthew B. Ridgway Center for International Security Studies, has appeared in interviews with KDKA-TV, 90.5 WESA, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, and Public Source this week to discuss the impacts of polarized political rhetoric in the wake of the shooting at last weekend’s campaign rally.

Read more: https://www.gspia.pitt.edu/news/professors-interviews-unpack-effects-polarization-and-charged-political-rhetoric

07/19/2024

05/29/2024

This week in Washington, DC: Associate Professor & Ford Institute for Human Security Director Dr. Müge Finkel is presenting at the Public Administration Global Forum: Transforming Governments for a Livable Planet, hosted by World Bank. She will be participating in the session, “Women in Government: Addressing Gender Imbalances in the Public Sector.”

12/11/2023

Next week: Liana Reyes, Purdue University, will discuss Rebel and Incumbent Law and the Durability of Post-Civil War Peace as part of the Governing Deep Differences series.

Register now: https://pitt.zoom.us/s/98265702666

Read the paper here: https://osf.io/tgdcp/

Co-Sponsored by the Matthew B. Ridgway Center for International Security Studies

11/29/2023

Please join us for this great, and timely, event!

Next week: Liana Reyes, Purdue University, will discuss Rebel and Incumbent Law and the Durability of Post-Civil War Peace as part of the Governing Deep Differences series.

Register now: https://pitt.zoom.us/s/98265702666

Read the paper here: https://osf.io/tgdcp/

Co-Sponsored by the Matthew B. Ridgway Center for International Security Studies

11/28/2022

The University of Pittsburgh Matthew B. Ridgway Center for International Security Studies, Air Force ROTC Detachment 730 and Center for Military Medicine Research, and the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh are proud to invite you to Global Landscape and Geopolitics of Space, a presentation by, and discussion with, (4-star) General David D. Thompson, Vice Chief of Space Operations, U.S. Space Force, on Thursday, December 1, 2022 from 9:30 am to 10:20 am at the O’Hara Student Center, 2nd Floor Ballroom.

As Vice Chief, General Thompson is responsible for assisting the Chief of Space Operations in organizing, training and equipping Space Forces in the United States and overseas; integrating space policy and guidance; and coordinating space-related activities for the U.S. Space Force and the U.S. Department of the Air Force. Among other things, he will discuss national and international security as it relates to space, Space Force innovation and integration with academia, industry and the community, and research and partnerships. General Thompson is a native of Ambridge, PA.

This event is co-sponsored by the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public and International Affairs; Institute for Cyber Law, Policy, and Security; Office of Veterans Services; University Center for International Studies; Veterans Affinity Group and the Pitt chapter of Women in International Security.

Register at https://bit.ly/generalthompson

Contact [email protected] with any questions.