Children in Nigeria watching Sesame Street

Research ·

How to Get to Sesame Street…in Nigeria

Professor Naomi Moland just published, Can Big Bird Fight Terrorism?: Children’s Television and Globalized Multicultural Education.
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MG20's directors and student staff hold up the Japanese flag.

Achievements ·

SIS’s Model G20 Summit Continues to Grow

After a third year of dramatic growth, the Model G20 Summit at SIS has become a well-established tool for training future and current diplomats.
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Scissors cutting UK and EU flag.

Government & Politics ·

Timely Discussion of Brexit as Vote Looms

With news of a possible deal on the United Kingdom leaving the European Union looming, a panel of American University experts gathered to discuss Brexit at an event sponsored by SPA and the E.U. Transatlantic Policy Center in SIS on October 15th.
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Man smiling with glasses in front of books.

Achievements ·

Maximum Impact: Grad Student Explains the Importance of Helping Farmers

Ephrem Tesfaye Woldegiorgis is earning his SIS master’s in international development.
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Woman smiling at event with microphone.

On Campus ·

Susan Rice Talks Tough Love at All-American Weekend

Rice discussed early career challenges, effective leadership, and how political divisions weaken national security.
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Professor Kendi in front of blue AU swagging.

Government & Politics ·

Ibram X. Kendi Discusses Racism, Hope, and How to Be an Antiracist

Last Monday evening, Professor Ibram X. Kendi, one of the most influential historians and antiracist thinkers of our time, had a conversation about racism with a seemingly unlikely moderator—former white supremacist Derek Black.
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Man smiling in front of tree brush.

Research ·

Get to Know Them: Erik Lin-Greenberg

This profile is part of an ongoing series on recently hired faculty.
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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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Man with blue sport jacket in front of doorway.

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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Iranian students climb up the gate at the US embassy in Tehran.

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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