Alumni ·
“What They See Is What They Will Be”: How Calvin Hayes Dreamed His Way Overseas
The Ebony Eagle of Excellence award winner and HayesXChange founder is setting the stage for the next generation of diplomats.
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International ·
Four Questions on Ecuador's Presidential Runoff
Ecuador held its presidential runoff election on October 15, 2023. This runoff was the final step in an election process marked by controversy, compounding crises, and tragedy.
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International ·
Four Questions about Poland’s Election Results
SIS professors Garret Martin and Alexandria Wilson-McDonald answer a few questions about the results of Poland’s parliamentary election in this Q and A.
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International ·
50 Years On: Explaining the Yom Kippur War
A surprise attack on Israeli territory by Arab coalition forces on October 6, 1973, began the final and bloodiest conflict of the Arab-Israeli wars.
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International ·
Five Questions About the World Bank Group and IMF Annual Meetings
SIS professor Randall Henning answers a few questions about the significance of the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund Annual Meetings, which are being held October 9-15, 2023.
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Announcement ·
AU Installs Abdul Aziz Said Chair in International Peace and Conflict Resolution Honoring Peacebuilding Pioneer
Professor Mohammed Abu-Nimer carries on the legacy of his late colleague, friend, and peacebuilding pioneer.
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Announcement ·
AU Installs Abdul Aziz Said Chair in International Peace and Conflict Resolution Honoring Peacebuilding Pioneer
Professor Mohammed Abu-Nimer carries on the legacy of his late colleague, friend, and peacebuilding pioneer.
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International ·
Six Questions After Slovakia's Election
SIS professors Alexandria Wilson-McDonald and Keith Darden offer their perspectives on the outcome of Slovakia’s recent election in this Q+A.
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Government & Politics ·
Shutdowns are a Uniquely American Drama
In the British system, government shutdowns just don’t happen – in fact, there has never been one and likely never will be.
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Announcement ·
American University and Football for Peace Join Forces to Promote Sports Diplomacy, Launch Peace Center
American University’s School of International Service and Football for Peace are launching the first Football for Peace Center in the United States.
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