Russian President Vladimir Putin

International ·

Five Questions After Russia’s Presidential Election

SIS professor Keith Darden answers a few questions about Russia’s 2024 presidential election, during which President Vladimir Putin secured a fifth term and faced no serious competition.
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A Nowruz table is set with apples, sprouts, garlic, candles, spices, books, and goldfish

International ·

Happy Nowruz! Five Facts About the Persian New Year

SIS professor Shadi Mokhtari, CAS professor Zohreh Mirsharif, and Barzani Scholar-in-Residence at SIS Yerevan Saeed discuss key facts about Nowruz, the Persian New Year.
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Text says International Women's Day

Alumni ·

SIS Alumna’s Career of Advocacy for Women

In honor of International Women’s Day on March 8, we spoke with Katrina Fotovat, WCL/JD ’05, SIS/MA ’06, about her over 20 years of experience working on human rights issues, including women’s rights.
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Indonesian President-Elect Prabowo Subianto

International ·

Four Questions About Indonesia's Presidential Election

SIS professor Amitav Acharya and research assistant Mudita Sandie analyze the results of Indonesia’s recent presidential election in this new Q&A.
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A satellite orbits above the Earth.

International ·

US National Security and a Rumored Russian Space Weapon

SIS professors William Akoto and Joshua Rovner analyze the national security implications of Russia’s rumored nuclear space weapon in this Q&A.
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Tractor in Farmer Protests

International ·

Farmer Protests Take Root in Europe and Beyond

SIS professors Garret Martin and Garrett Graddy-Lovelace discuss the issues at the heart of recent widespread farmer protests in Europe and India.
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SIS alumnus Matt Klinger is shown beside the words "Challenge Unlocked"

Alumni ·

SIS Alumnus Pledges Match for AU Giving Day

Leading up to AU Giving Day, Matt Klinger, SIS/BA ’95, discusses his inspiration to assist students facing a financial burden due to unforeseen circumstances.
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Khalil Ibrahim (pictured left) poses with his mom and brother, Xavier, on graduation day.

Achievements ·

Siblings Soar into the Foreign Service

Two fellowships are the product of motherly care, brotherly love, and friendly competition.
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Cargo Ship on the Red Sea

International ·

Global Trade, Security, and Diplomacy Amid the Red Sea Crisis

We asked SIS professors Daniel Bernhofen, Joshua Rovner, and Ambassador Sally Shelton-Colby to highlight the impact of the Red Sea crisis on global trade, security, and diplomacy.
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American flag lapel pin on a suit

Achievements ·

Management Track: 21 Eagles Named Finalists for Prestigious PMF

AU ranks sixth in the nation for finalists, who represent six schools and colleges across campus
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