Research with purpose.

The faculty of the School of International Service pursue research that aims to tackle the greatest global challenges of our time. Our faculty body includes specialists across a wide range of fields who are experts in a variety of methods and deeply knowledgeable about all the regions of our globe. We hope you’ll take a moment to explore all of the exciting research projects, publications, and events happening at SIS.

Recent Highlights

Sarah B. Snyder Awarded Franklin Research Grant

Jeff Bachman, Bench Stacking and Biases: The ICJ’s Partial Decision in Yugoslavia v. NATO Members in Comparative Perspective

Joshua Rovner, Strategy and Grand Strategy

Upcoming Book Launches

In the Media

Op-Eds and News Interviews

Joshua Rovner, "Start Making Sense: Strategy and Grand Strategy in the Trump Administration" (War on the Rocks)
Garret Martin, quoted in "Musk emerges as Trump foreign policy wild card" (The Hill)
Carl LeVan, quoted in "Africa must brace for security fallout from US expansionism, Expert warns" (Nigerian Tribune)
Akbar Ahmed, "From Brydon to Biden: Trump Should Seek a Reset in Afghanistan" (Wilson Center)
Dana Fisher, quoted in "The American Climate Corps is over. What even was it?" (Grist)
Yerevan Saeed, quoted in "Kurdish leaders seek unity amid Syria's shifting landscape" (Voice of America)
Eric Terzuolo, quoted in Italy's Quotidiano Nazionale on Iranian hostage diplomacy (in Italian)
James Goldgeier, "How is Trump’s reelection likely to affect US foreign policy?" (Brookings)
Jordan Tama, "US role in Syria is unclear in wake of Assad’s fall from power" (The Conversation)
Earl Anthony Wayne, quoted in "Mexico and Canada are shadowboxing for Trump’s favor" (The Hill)
Dana Fisher, quoted in "A ‘resistance’ raced to fight Trump’s first term. Will it rise again?" (Washington Post)
Malini Ranganathan, "How Bengaluru’s migrant workers pay with their lives for climate change and corruption" (The News Minute)

Podcasts and Media Interviews

Omekongo Dibinga on DC News Now: "Reaction: Trump’s executive order on removing DEI policies and programs"
Sarah Khan on BBC Urdu discussing the domestic and international political implications of a Trump presidency, including for Pakistan
Joseph Torigian on CNN with Jim Sciutto discussing the late President Jimmy Carter’s impact on US-China relations
SIS' Institute for Responsible Carbon Removal has taken over the Carbon Removal Newsroom podcast, with Episode 1 live
Jim Goldgeier on E-International Relations' Thinking Global podcast: "James Goldgeier on US Foreign Policy After the 2024 Election"
Joseph Torigian on PBS Frontline: "China, the U.S. & the Rise of Xi Jinping"
Keith Darden on ABC 7 News about the escalation of US policy in Ukraine
Dana Fisher on Brookings' Climate Sense podcast: How does activism affect the climate debate?
Greg Aftandilian on US Arab Radio: "The Israel-Hezbollah War: What's Next"
Nina Yamanis on VOA: "Rebecca Cheptegei death spotlights violence against women in Africa"
Guy Ziv on Britain Israel Communications and Research Centre's podcast: "Netanyahu in the US"
Jordan Tama on The Science of Politics: "Why foreign policy is still bipartisan"

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