Centers and Institutes
Discover the array of centers and institutes dedicated to advancing scholarship and understanding in global affairs.
The centers and institutes at Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service provide unique expertise and resources, focusing on various regions, cultures and themes that shape our world today.
Each center contributes to meaningful dialogue and innovative solutions in international relations and policy through research, interdisciplinary collaboration and community engagement. Explore the offerings to discover how they enrich educational opportunities and address pressing global challenges.
Regional programs, centers and institutes
African Studies Program (AfSP)
Explores political life in Sub-Saharan Africa, focusing on governance, economic development, and conflict resolution.
Asian Studies Program (ASP)
Equips students with skills for policy and business in a globalizing Asia through area studies and strategic insights.
BMW Center for German and European Studies (CGES)
An interdisciplinary hub for research on modern Europe, focusing on cultural studies, economics and political science.
Center for Australian, New Zealand and Pacific Studies (CANZPS)
Offers interdisciplinary courses and research on Australia, New Zealand and Pacific issues, focusing on small state security.
Center for Contemporary Arab Studies (CCAS)
Studies the contemporary Arab world through teaching, research and outreach, emphasizing culture and public engagement.
Center for Eurasian, Russian and East European Studies (CERES)
Promotes scholarship on Central Europe to the Pacific, focusing on outreach, events and interdisciplinary research.
Center for Latin American Studies (CLAS)
A leading center focused on democratic governance, economic inequality and cultural studies in the Western Hemisphere.
Thematic centers and institutes
Alwaleed Bin Talal Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding (ACMCU)
Enhances understanding between Islam and Christianity—and the West more broadly—fostering improved interfaith relations.
Center for Security and Emerging Technology (CSET)
Analyzes the security impacts of emerging technologies and supports nonpartisan research and policy analysis.
Center for Security Studies (CSS)
Bridges academia and policy by fostering interactions among national security experts, students and scholars.
Center for Jewish Civilization (CJC)
Explores Judaism’s global dimensions, emphasizing its ethical aspects and fostering interfaith dialogue.
Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace, Security (GIWPS)
Advances research and outreach on women, peace and security, connecting leaders and practitioners in these fields.
The Laboratory for Global Performance and Politics
Utilizes performance art to humanize global issues, fostering deeper engagement with political narratives.
Institute for the Study of Diplomacy (ISD)
Connects diplomats and scholars to tackle global issues and enhance diplomatic practices.
Institute for the Study of International Migration (ISIM)
Examines complex international migration issues using social science and policy expertise.
Mortara Center for International Studies
Integrates scholarly research and practitioner experience to inform policymaking in international relations.
Landegger Program in International Business Diplomacy (IBD)
Prepares students at the intersection of international public and private sectors through an interdisciplinary program.
Science, Technology and International Affairs (STIA)
Develops leaders skilled in science and technology to address urgent global challenges through innovative solutions.
School of Foreign Service locations abroad
Georgetown University Qatar (GU-Q)
Facilitates dialogue, research and education on international affairs in Qatar, engaging scholars, students and practitioners globally.
Georgetown SFS Asia Pacific (GSAP)
Study international affairs in Jakarta, with immersive learning through engagement with local experts and policymakers.