Global Governance, Politics and Security Program

(On-Campus Event) Nov. 2, 2022, from 4 - 5 PM, join three SIS faculty members—all former US ambassadors—for an event featuring Ambassador Anthony Quainton discussing his new book, Eye on the World: A Life in International Service. Ambassador Piper Campbell and Ambassador Earl Anthony “Tony” Wayne will also participate in the conversation. The three speakers will discuss how the role of ambassador has changed over time and how it has remained the same, relations between Washington and the field, and the interagency aspects of the job. This event is part of SIS's "Ambassadors Close Up" series. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/book-talk-eye-on-the-world-a-life-in-international-service-tickets-441854156677

4/19 (on-campus, Founders room) - Join the USFP and GGPS program cluster for a discussion with alumni Alex Ward, SIS/MA ’14, Caroline Rose SIS/BA '18, and Robbie Gramer SIS/BA '13 about their distinguished post-SIS careers. They will discuss the coursework, extracurricular activities and career opportunities that prepared them to succeed as international affairs practitioners. They will also give advice to current students on how to maximize their time at SIS. Professor Guy Ziv will moderate the discussion. RSVP: bit.ly/usfpsisalumni

From SIS to Covering the War in Ukraine: Three Alumni Discuss their Careers USFP professor Guy Ziv will speak with SIS alumni Alex Ward, Caroline Rose and Robbie Gramer about their post-SIS careers.

The USFP program invites you to "A Conversation with Major General Andrew M. Rohling", U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa commander, on the state of U.S. engagement with Africa. The event will be moderated by Professors Bill Belding and Eric Novotny. Topics to be discussed include security cooperation events on the continent with our African partners and European allies; great power competition in Africa; VEO activity and challenges and opportunities in different African regions. Register at https://bit.ly/AUSETAF.

AU will have a presence in the Biden White House. At least four
AU Alumni as well as SIS distinguished visiting research fellow
Ambassador Susan Rice, are set to join the new president’s team. https://www.american.edu/news/au-eagles-biden-administration.cfm

AU at the White House AU will have a presence in the White House following the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden.

Global Abolition and USA Implications: A Conversation with Bettina Love Join us for a conversation on antiracism with Dr. Bettina Love.

Affordable Care Act 10th Anniversary Livestream A panel discussion reflecting on the 10th anniversary of the passage of the Affordable Care Act will be livestreamed on March 23, 2020 at 12:30 PM.

Questions about how the COVID-19 closures will affect you or your program? All of the offices at SIS are still open, including ours, as we work from home. Please reach out via email to [email protected].

3/16 COVID-19 Update: Our Weekly Message to the AU Community Since last Monday, the COVID-19 situation has changed dramatically, and we have taken a number of actions to support the health of our entire community.

David Morrow - Values in Climate Policy Join us for a book talk based on Dr. David Morrow's just released book "Values in Climate Policy". Book signing and reception to follow.

Episode 20: What's a Normal Presidency? To say the president's foreign policy agenda has been an item of interest lately is a dramatic understatement. The American president traditionally sets foreign policy priorities for the country, but can the modern president do whatever they want? When the subject is the US presidency, what is norma...

Applications are now open for the 2020 Job Shadow Program! Apply to join an SIS alum on the job over spring break so you can learn about the day-to-day reality of a new . Learn more and sign up at https://lnkd.in/eHz5dNK

Please join CLALS for a panel discussion on contemporary developments in Cuba in Butler Board Room (6th floor of the Battelle/ MGC complex) on January 30 from 3:30-5:00 pm.

Please RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc5NhNtsgA1Cea_7O7XgArKmnY3SZ3AA3g2dEjYJbqP9y3dgA/viewform

Join the SIS Office of Career Development, AU Alumni Association, and SIS Graduate Student Council for Jump Start January on Friday, January 31 from 9AM-1:30 PM! Jump Start January is a half-day reverse hiring simulation and networking event for SIS graduate students. Participants will work in teams to “hire” the strongest fictional job applicants (portrayed by SIS alumni) and learn about best practices for job seekers as they review the candidates’ applications, interviews, and offer negotiations. At each step of this faux hiring process, students will receive guidance and support from alumni mentors. The event will conclude with a student-alumni networking lunch. Register via Handshake: https://american.joinhandshake.com/events/392085/share_preview

Episode 19: Where Do Refugees Go? Every minute in 2018, 25 people were forced to flee their homes. That's according to UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, which also revealed in their 2018 annual report that there are currently more than 70.8 million people forcibly displaced worldwide, including 25.9 million refugees.SIS prof...

New Transatlantic Policy Center Evaluates Europe’s Key Challenges We spoke with the Transatlantic Policy Center's co-directors, Professors Michelle Egan and Garret Martin, about the new EU Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence housed at SIS.

Join the SIS Office of Career Development, AU Alumni Association, and SIS Graduate Student Council for Jump Start January on Friday, January 31 from 9AM-1:30 PM! Jump Start January is a half-day reverse hiring simulation and networking event for SIS graduate students. Participants will work in teams to “hire” the strongest fictional job applicants (portrayed by SIS alumni) and learn about best practices for job seekers as they review the candidates’ applications, interviews, and offer negotiations. At each step of this faux hiring process, students will receive guidance and support from alumni mentors. The event will conclude with a student-alumni networking lunch. Register via Handshake: https://american.joinhandshake.com/events/392085/share_preview

The Future of US Foreign Aid: A discussion with Dr. Jessica Trisko Darden The United States is the world's leading foreign aid donor. Aiding and Abetting explores whether foreign aid does more harm than good.

SIS Graduate Students Test Cyber Policy Knowledge at AvengerCon IV The AU Cybernauts and CyberEagles participated in a cyber policy crisis simulation at this year's AvengerCon IV, held October 17 and 18 in Columbia, MD.

[NOV 12] Join us for our Graduate Open House! Explore a new academic community, and meet current students, faculty, and SIS staff. Learn more and RSVP. http://bit.ly/2PgtXNJ

Voice of America: Communication & Global Free-Press Issues The School of International Service & the School of Communication present VOA: Communication & Global Free-Press Issues

[Nov. 5] Register now : 50 years after Sesame Street's launch in the USA, Dr. Moland asks: what happens when Elmo and his friends, with help from USAID, go global?
http://ow.ly/qw2I50wKGvf

Tell Us Your Stories Of Travel Or Living Abroad NPR's Rough Translation podcast is working on a series of stories from our listeners about their lives and travels. We'd love to hear from you — your story might be featured on an upcoming episode.

[OCT 24] Explore a new academic community, and meet current students, faculty, and SIS staff at our graduate open house! Learn more and register: http://bit.ly/31lQhrv

It's not too late to join us tomorrow in the SIS Abramson Family Founders Room at 4:00 PM for Changemakers in Foreign Service! Learn about the Foreign Service and discuss how you can create global change. Refreshments to follow.

More information and RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/506355319928843/

You still have time to join Tamikka Forbes SIS/MA '15 and Barbara Cordero SIS/MA '05 at Changemakers in Foreign Service on Thursday, October 10 at 4:00 PM. Light refreshments will be served after the event.

Learn about how SIS Alumni in the Foreign Service and Department of State create change on a global stage and how you can leverage your academic and professional accomplishments into a Foreign Service career.

The Story of Technology: How We Got Here and What the Future Holds Technology--always a key driver of historical change--is transforming society as never before and at a far more rapid pace. This book takes the reader on a journey into what the author identifies as...

Join us, the SIS Office of Career Development and the American University Alumni Association in welcoming Ambassador Earl Anthony Wayne and Ambassador Piper Campbell for Changemakers in Foreign Service. Learn about the Foreign Service and discuss how you can create global change. Refreshments to follow.

More information and RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/506355319928843/

Why strong social media campaigns will not stop the spread of terrorism Our approach risks focusing on countering violent extremism programs that are nothing but empty words.

The U.S. Department of State’s Global Engagement Center (GEC) is seeking applicants for summer 2020 unpaid internship positions. The GEC is an interagency organization charged to direct, lead, synchronize, integrate, and coordinate efforts of the Federal Government to recognize, understand, expose, and counter foreign state and non-state propaganda and disinformation efforts aimed at undermining or influencing the policies, security, or stability of the United States, its allies, and partner nations.

U.S. Department of State Student Internship Program .careers-table-text { width:75%; } U.S. Department of State Student Internship Program Intern in Washington, D.C. or Abroad How far could a student internship at the U.S. Department of State take you? Just for starters, it would give you a coveted inside look at diplomacy in action, and the range of...