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Eight GOP Candidates Debate Funding to Ukraine and Trump's Future

Following the first GOP presidential debate, SIS professor Jordan Tama analyzed the candidates' positions on foreign policy issues, including funding to Ukraine.
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Government & Politics ·

First GOP Debate Without Trump Could Direct the Party’s Foreign Policy Stance

Republican leaders are sharply divided over how the United States should position itself in the world.
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Announcement ·

AU’s Newest Endowed Chair Honors the Legacy and Future of Peacebuilding

A conversation among strangers. A story shared around a table. This is often the raw work of peacebuilding. In the eyes of American University professor Mohammed Abu-Nimer, the mechanisms of peace largely comprise these moments of human connection.
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Portrait of SIS professor Mohammed Abu-Nimer

Announcement ·

New Endowed Chair at American University to Advance Strategies  for International Peace and Conflict Resolution

SIS Professor Mohammed Abu-Nimer will serve as the inaugural Abdul Aziz Said Chair in International Peace and Conflict Resolution to advance the development and adoption of faith-informed peace interventions.
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SIS professor Lauren Carruth takes notes while speaking to a camel broker

International ·

How Are Researchers Preparing for the Next Pandemic?

SIS professor Lauren Carruth shares details about her summer research in Ethiopia.
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Exterior of School of International Service Building

Announcement ·

AU’s Newest Endowed Chair Honors the Legacy and Future of Peacebuilding

A conversation among strangers. A story shared around a table. This is often the raw work of peacebuilding. In the eyes of American University professor Mohammed Abu-Nimer, the mechanisms of peace largely comprise these moments of human connection.
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International ·

Four Questions about Ecuador's Political Assassination: Chaos or Crossroads

Ecuador’s political landscape has recently been plunged into turmoil as the country prepares for snap elections on August 20.
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A phone screen shows the world "Barbie" and the characters Barbie and Ken are in the background

International ·

What Statement is Vietnam Making by Banning "Barbie"?

Professor Patrick Thaddeus Jackson analyzes the statement Vietnam made by banning screenings of "Barbie" as well as the broader gender roles critique the film makes.
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SIS alumnus Andrew Kinsel (right) donates a generator to a member of the Ukrainian armed forces.

Alumni ·

Helping His Home Away from Home: Andrew Kinsel Launches Ukraine Protection and Development Fund

The School of International Service alumnus puts bravery and brains on the line to raise equipment, funds for Ukrainians facing Russian invasion.
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Tom Snitch standing on the Quad in front of the SIS building.

Alumni ·

Through Mentorship and Philanthropy, SIS Alumnus Prepares Students to Take on Tomorrow

Tom Snitch, SIS/MA ’77, SIS/PhD ’82, deepens his commitment to SIS students through the new Tom and Mary Snitch Fund for First Generation Success.
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