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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

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Akbar Ahmed, Three Global Spiritual Leaders in a Time of War and Violence

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Tamar Gutner, The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank: China's Multilateral Experiment

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ISA 2025 Conference in Chicago Highlights SIS Faculty and PhD Student Research

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Upcoming Book Launches

Josh Rovner Book Launch

Strategy and Grand Strategy

February 24, 3:00-4:30pm

SIS Founders Room

Tamar Gutner Book Launch (644 × 366 px) (1)

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

March 31, 2:00-3:30pm

SIS Founders Room

Amitav Acharya Book Launch

The Once and Future World Order

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SIS Founders Room

In the Media

  • Amitav Acharya, "" (E-International Relations)
  • Tazreena Sajjad,  (The Conversation)
  • Jim Goldgeier, quoted in "" (TIME)
  • Johanna Mendelson Forman, "" (Foreign Policy)
  • Mariam Durrani, "" (Sapiens Anthropology Magazine)
  • Yerevan Saeed, "" (New Lines Institute)
  • Tamar Gutner, "" (The Conversation)
  • Jim Goldgeier, "" (Foreign Affairs)
  • Garret Martin, "" (The Conversation)
  • Trey Herr, "" (Atlantic Council)
  • Joseph Torigian, quoted in "" (Washington Post)
  • Dana Fisher, quoted in " (Grist)
  • Joshua Rovner, "" (War on the Rocks)
  • Omekongo Dibinga on DC News Now: ""

  • Angela Pashayan on Survey & Behond: ""

  • Joshua Rovner on  discussing his book "Strategy and Grand Strategy"

  • Guy Ziv on Background Briefing with Ian Masters: ""

  • Boaz Atzili on discussing the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal

  • Omekongo Dibinga on DC News Now: ""

  • Sarah Khan on discussing the domestic and international political implications of a Trump presidency, including for Pakistan

  • Joseph Torigian on discussing the late President Jimmy Carter’s impact on US-China relations

  • SIS' Institute for Responsible Carbon Removal has taken over the podcast, with live

  • Jim Goldgeier on E-International Relations' Thinking Global podcast: ""

  • Joseph Torigian on PBS Frontline: ""

  • Keith Darden on about the escalation of US policy in Ukraine

  • Dana Fisher on Brookings' Climate Sense podcast: H

  • Greg Aftandilian on US Arab Radio:

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