International ·
Three Days, Three Key Votes – and No End in Sight for Brexit
Three scholars react to the spectacle, finger-pointing and long-term harms of the stalemate in British Parliament.
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Science ·
Can We Tweak Marine Chemistry to Help Stave Off Climate Change?
Adding industrial chemicals and natural alkaline minerals could slow climate change, but like other geoengineering proposals, it comes with many complex technical and legal challenges.
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Technology ·
US Military Steps Up Cyberwarfare Effort
A new strategy for U.S. Cyber Command seeks to block enemies from achieving their objectives – but may not be successful, and could have unforeseen consequences.
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Announcement ·
Antiracist Research and Policy Center to Host National Antiracist Bookfest
The National Antiracist Book Festival, the first book festival of its kind organized around authors writing for racial equity and justice, will be hosted by American University’s Antiracist Research and Policy Center on AU's campus on Saturday, April 27.
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International ·
How Women Wage War
Professor Jessica Trisko Darden shares a short history of the role women play in war, including: Islamic State brides, Nazi guards, and FARC insurgents.
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On Campus ·
"Changemaker" Panelists Reflect on Race, Culture, and Their Own Challenges and Successes
Four leaders in government, media, and higher education shared the trials and triumphs that them led to where they are today, reflected on the meaning of "changemaking," and more.
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Research ·
SIS Professors Gutner and Egan Combine Research and Practice Through CFR Fellowships
SIS Professors Tamar Gutner and Michelle Egan use their CFR fellowships for IMF and Canadian trade research.
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International ·
Masculinity and Men’s Health
According to Cody Ragonese (SIS BA ’14), at different ages and income levels all around the world, behaviors perceived as masculine have an impact on the health of boys and men—and they’re rarely positive.
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International ·
5 Things to Know About El Salvador’s New President
The smallest country in Latin America has elected a new president. We checked in with SIS professor Charles Call to learn more about how El Salvador's new 37-year-old anti-establishment leader is poised to disrupt the status-quo.
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Research ·
New SIS Center Weighs the Costs and Benefits of New Technology
How will new technology affect our future? The SIS Center for Security, Innovation, and New Technology aims to address this question as objectively as possible.
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