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The New Administration and Climate
The climate crisis is proving devastating to communities across the country and around the world. SFS Professor Joanna Lewis unpacks Trump’s major climate-related executive orders.
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Student Spotlight: “Strait Talk” with Lam Tran
MSFS offers funding to support students’ professional development. First-year MSFS student and STIA-concentrator, Lam Tran, used this opportunity to attend Strait Talk, a multinational dialogue workshop that convenes young professionals to transform cross-Strait relations. Read more about her experience below. Q:Can you share a little about why you attended Strait Talk and what you did during
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Concentration Chair Interview Series: David Wallis (GBFS)
Read our interview with Global Business, Finance & Society Concentration Chair, Professor David Wallis. Professor Wallis answers questions about why finance is important to an international affairs education; the relationship between government, business, and civil society; and what type of graduates GBFS produces. Q: What advice would you give to International Relations students looking to
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Paige Maylath (SFS’25) Combines Research, Governance and Education
Paige Maylath (SFS’25), a senior at Georgetown, has carved a path defined by curiosity, rigor and a commitment to understanding the complexities of governance and human rights. She was also a finalist for the 2025 Rhodes Scholarship. As a science, technology and international affairs (STIA) major with a concentration in security in the School of
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The New Administration and China
The inauguration of a new U.S. president presents an inflection point, a moment of possibility just before a candidate’s election promises meet the realities of governing. As the U.S. enters the second Trump administration, SFS faculty offer their thoughts on how the 47th president’s statements during the campaign, policies during his first term, and nominations
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The New Administration and Africa
SFS Professor Ken Opalo, associate professor in the African Studies Program, offers insights into how the Africa Desk might fit into the Trump White House agenda.
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The New Administration and the Middle East
Ambassador Dennis Ross, a seasoned diplomat and Middle East policy expert, analyzes evolving dynamics in the region and how U.S. diplomacy can navigate these challenges.
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Maps with Mark | Ep. 1 Pashtunistan
SFS Professor and current Maps of the Modern World instructor Mark Giordano explores a map of Pashtunistan from around 1950 that reflects the geopolitical aftermath of British India’s partition.
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Alumni Spotlight: Soham Banerji (GHD’17)
Soham Banerji (GHD’17), a seasoned professional in the international development sector and currently working with Ernst & Young (EY) in Boston, shares his journey and insights for current and prospective students. With a rich background in international development, including work with USAID, the World Bank and Land O’Lakes Venture37, Banerji brings a wealth of experience
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Alumni Spotlight: Shea Flynn (GHD’20)
Shea Flynn (GHD’20) joined GHD with five years of experience working in the global public health sector in Togo and Washington, D.C. A few months into her first semester at GHD, Shea began to realize that as more companies transition towards sustainable and equitable business practices, the private sector presents an abundance of exciting opportunities to