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William Akoto Joins SIS Faculty, Brings Expertise in Cyber Conflict

Professor William Akoto joins the SIS faculty and Department of Foreign Policy and Global Security.
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Taiwan's Incoming President Lai Ching-te

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Three Questions on Taiwan’s Presidential Election

Ambassador and SIS professor Piper Campbell analyzes the results of Taiwan’s high-stakes presidential election in this Q&A.
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Afghan Scholars-in-Exile Providing Online Education for Girls Living under Taliban

AU's Bashir Mobasher leads group of exile scholars providing online classes for Afghan girls who are banned from pursuing an education under Taliban rule
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Making the Case for 'Nuclear Now'

SIS professor emeritus Joshua Goldstein has focused his research on climate change for years and now is bringing the nuclear debate into the spotlight in a new documentary.
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Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina

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Understanding Bangladesh’s Election Results

In this Q&A, SIS professor Tazreena Sajjad provides important context on Bangladesh’s January 7 general election.
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2024: An Important Year for Global Elections

SIS faculty offer insights on the importance of several global elections happening in 2024.
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Constructing a 'Theory of Sabotage'

We asked SIS professor Joshua Rovner a few questions about his recent research article, “Theory of Sabotage.”
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AU students at the UN. Photo courtesy of Ben Mermel.

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From KPU to UN HQ

AU students took a tour of the United Nations Headquarters in New York City this fall.
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How Are Regional and Multilateral Organizations Responding to Sudan’s Crisis?

SIS PhD candidate Sahil Mathur explains how organizations like the African Union and the United Nations are responding to the escalating crisis in Sudan.
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Student tour group in front of the Apollo 11 space capsule

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Fall 2023 Student tour of the Air and Space Museum

Another group of AU students see the real objects and learn from them about how the Space Race reflected the Cold War.
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