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Investigating Power, Economies, and Institutions from Global to Local

04/21/2026

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04/15/2026

Join us on April 20th from 3:30-5 pm in the Founder’s Room for a discussion of the economic relationship between the United States and China, and its role in shaping the future global economy. We will be joined by Professor Liqing Zhang, from the Center for International Finance Studies, and Professor Randall Henning, who teaches International Economic Relations here at SIS. Their discussion will address the state of the Chinese economy and its implications for Sino-U.S. relations, including the prospects for economic growth, the balance of payments, and the yuan-dollar rate. They will also address Chinese perspectives on U.S. international economic policies and various proposals for stabilizing this critically important bilateral relationship. Be sure to register on Eventbrite through the QR code, or through the link in our PGE Instagram story!

04/14/2026

Thank you to all the PGE students, faculty and alumni who joined us on our hike April 4th!

04/08/2026

Congratulations to PGE faculty member Mike Schroeder for receiving the ‘Outstanding Service to the University Community Award.’ Dr. Schroeder serves as one of the Undergraduate Coordinators within the Department of Politics, Governance, and Economics. If you see him around SIS, be sure to congratulate him!

02/23/2026

The semester is in full swing with students, faculty, and guests engaging in immersive, educational events. Last week included pizza for those hard at work in the suite, a benefit for US/Ukrainian activists at the French Embassy, a discussion about the security implications of changes in foreign aid, and networking with European diplomats on campus.

Stay tuned for what we have in store next!

02/20/2026

Reflecting on emerging insurgent groups in West Africa and the Middle East, panelists Tammy Lynn Palacios, Vanita Datta, ph.D, Crissy Bishai, JD, MPA, discussed the changing landscape of aid and foreign policy priorities. Thank you to our panelists, guests, and Professor Carl Levan for moderating.

11/17/2025

Last Friday, we had our “Stepping Into the Global Arena: Student Takeaways From the IMF & World Bank” event.

GGPS Students Lucas Vroege, Abhishu Kari, and Anthony Avice Du Buisson shared their experiences at 2025 Annual Meeting of the and

They had the opportunity to attend “knowledge cafes” with professionals from around the world. Not only did this opportunity give them rare insight to the structure, an bureaucracy of the World Bank and IMF, but it allowed them to become a part of the discussion!

We love seeing our GGPS students so involved both here at AU, and beyond! Thanks for sharing your experiences, and encouraging your peers to attend future Conferences.

09/30/2025

Due to an overwhelming demand, this event has been moved to a larger room in SIS! Join us THIS FRIDAY October 5 at 12pm to hear from professionals in the field of international affairs on the dismantling of USAID and its global implications. Link in bio!

09/26/2025

Join us on October 3rd at 12pm in SIS300 to hear from professionals in the field of international affairs on the end of USAID, and its global implications. 🌎

Please note that this event has a maximum capacity of 30 attendees, and registration will automatically close as soon as we reach that amount. If you are unable to register and would like to be added to the waitlist, please send us an email at [email protected].

09/22/2025

Happy first day of Fall from us ! We hope your semester is off to a strong start, and that you’re taking advantage of this beautiful fall weather! 🍂🍁📚

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