On Campus ·
Condoleezza Rice and Philip Zelikow on Building a Better World
The former Secretary of State and former 9/11 Commission executive director spoke in Bender Arena.
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On Campus ·
Pirates Invade the Classroom
SIS professor Dylan Craig’s class on piracy approaches a complex problem in an accessible and engaging way for first-year students.
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Achievements ·
How We Spent Our Summer
From global internships to research and fieldwork abroad, many SIS students and faculty take part in incredible experiences during the summer.
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Achievements ·
How Graphic Novels Can Inform Military Readiness
Destination Unknown, a graphic novel created by Adam Yang, a US Marine and SIS PhD student, was published by Marine Corps University Press in June.
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Research ·
Antiracism in Action: Ibram Kendi Offers Hard Truths and Real Solutions
Part memoir-part manifesto, How to Be an Antiracist is a timely roadmap for activists and citizens alike.
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International ·
Diplomatic Collaboration during the US-Iran Hostage Crisis
We caught up with Professor David Banks to learn more about the behind-the-scenes diplomatic efforts to resolve the US-Iran hostage crisis of 1979.
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Announcement ·
Ambassador Earl Anthony (“Tony”) Wayne Joins American University School of International Service
Ambassador Earl Anthony (“Tony”) Wayne, the former United States Ambassador to Mexico and Argentina and former Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs, joins SIS as a Distinguished Diplomat-in-Residence.
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International ·
A World War II Battle Holds Key Lessons for Modern Warfare
A defender that can hold out while inflicting greater losses on its attacker can wear down an adversary – reducing the threat of additional attacks.
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Environment ·
From Urban Resilience to Abolitionist Climate Justice in Washington, DC
SIS professor Malini Ranganathan and Eve Bratman, a professor at Franklin and Marshall College, recently published an article which investigates the history of environmental racism and opportunities for climate justice in the District.
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International ·
Geographic and Gender Bias in Undergraduate IR Teaching
SIS professor Sarah Knight's recent research explores geographic and gender bias in undergraduate international relations teaching.
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