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Bangladesh's Protests Explained
SIS professor Tazreena Sajjad explains the protests that led Bangladesh’s embattled prime minister, Sheikh Hasina to flee the country.
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Announcement ·
Programs at American University’s School of International Service Maintain Top-Tier Rankings by Foreign Policy Magazine
American University’s School of International Service was identified in the top-tier of international relations programs around the world at the undergraduate, masters, and PhD levels by Foreign Policy magazine.
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SIS Ranked a Top School in the World for International Relations
Foreign Policy magazine placed the School of International Service in the top tier of undergraduate, masters, and PhD international relations programs around the world in latest rankings.
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International ·
The Importance of Bretton Woods, 80 Years Later
A Q&A with SIS professors on the 80th anniversary of the Bretton Woods Conference and its importance in the end of World War II.
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International ·
Britain's New Prime Minister has a Chance to Reset Ties With the White House
Britain's new Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, will have the opportunity to show that the U.K. is back on the global stage.
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International ·
Four Things to Watch for as NATO Leaders Meet in US
SIS professor Garret Martin analyzes key topics on the agenda for world leaders at the NATO summit hosted in Washington, DC, July 9-11, 2024.
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Government & Politics ·
The Legacy of the Civil Rights Act, 60 Years Later
SIS professors Omekongo Dibinga and Sarah Snyder explain the historical significance and lasting legacy of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 on its 60th anniversary.
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Announcement ·
American U. Professor Receives Prestigious American Sociological Association Book Award
AU professor Jordanna Matlon receives the 2024 Distinguished Scholarly Book Award from the American Sociological Association.
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Student Life ·
SIS Student Advocates for Transgender Rights
During Pride Month, we caught up with Chris Chavers, SIS/MA ’25, to learn more about his role at Transgender Law Center, the work the organization does, and how his studies at SIS furthered his work in LGBTQ+ rights.
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International ·
What Do the Results of India's Elections Mean?
SIS professors Sumitra Badrinathan and Samantha Agarwal offer analysis on the results of India’s recent general election.
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