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

Guy Ziv Named SIS Scholar-Teacher of the Year 2024-2025

Sumitra Badrinathan, Who Wants Impartial News? Investigating Determinants of Preferences for Impartiality in 40 Countries

Amitav Acharya, The Once and Future World Order

Upcoming Book Launches

In the Media

Op-Eds and News Interviews

Bob Koopman and Michael Stanaitis, quoted in "Fact-check: Trump said tariffs collections are ‘almost $2 billion a day.’ Trade experts are doubtful" (Politifact)
Dana Fisher, quoted in "What do climate protests actually achieve? More than you think." (Grist)
Amitav Acharya, "Reasons to Be Optimistic About a Post-American Order" (New York Times)
Joseph Torigian, quoted in "Steeling China for a Fight, Xi Faces His Biggest Test Since Covid" (New York Times)
Sara Nawaz, quoted in "Geoengineering could fight climate change--if scientists can get the public on their side" (Science)
Yerevan Saeed, quoted in "Iraq finalises $25bn deal with BP for Kirkuk oil and gas fields" (Gulf States Newsletter)
Dana Fisher, "Rising Acceptance of Political Violence Promises Nothing Good for the U.S." (Scientific American)
Sumitra Badrinathan, "Indian Americans and the future of US-India ties" (Hindustan Times)
Tazreena Sajjad, I study refugees, and here are the facts on the history and impact of refugee resettlement in the US (The Conversation)
Jim Goldgeier, quoted in "After Heated Oval Office Exchange, Trump Ends Pivotal Meeting With Zelensky Early" (TIME)
Johanna Mendelson Forman, "Trump Can Work Dinner Table Deals Without Leaving Home" (Foreign Policy)
Mariam Durrani, "Tracing Roti’s Pasts, Presents, and Futures" (Sapiens Anthropology Magazine)
Tamar Gutner, "If US attempts World Bank retreat, the China-led AIIB could be poised to step in – and provide a model of global cooperation" (The Conversation)

Podcasts and Media Interviews

Jeff Bachman on Genocide Watch podcast: "What is Cultural Genocide?"
Omekongo Dibinga on DC News Now: "Changing Course: Trump delays some tariffs on Canada, Mexico"
Angela Pashayan on Survey & Behond: "The Ethics of Field Research in Vulnerable Communities"
Joshua Rovner on The Academic Minute discussing his book "Strategy and Grand Strategy"
Guy Ziv on Background Briefing with Ian Masters: "Why Did Israel Vote With Russia and Iran Against Ukraine and Its Jewish Leader?"
Boaz Atzili on NTD Television discussing the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal
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"
Dana Fisher on Brookings' Climate Sense podcast: How does activism affect the climate debate?

Research