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Conference: The Theory and Practice of Nuclear Weapons and International Security
The Inaugural Theory and Practice of Security Conference: Nuclear Weapons and International Security Tuesday, March 19, 2019, 9:00 – 4:30 Lohrfink Auditorium, Georgetown University Watch the talk on YouTube What do we really know about the impact of nuclear weapons on international relations? What are the best theories and explanations for state behavior in the
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Lloyd George Centennial Lecture Considers the Future of the Global Economy
On Wednesday, March 13, 2019, the Walsh School of Foreign Service hosted a discussion on the future of the global economy, as part of the Lloyd George Centennial Lectures on the Future of the Global Order. The keynote was delivered by Adam Tooze, Professor of History at Columbia University, Director of the European Institute, and author of Crashed: How
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Lloyd George Centennial Lecture Series Continues with Debate on the Future of National Security
The School of Foreign Service Lloyd George Lectures on the Future of the Global Order sponsored a discussion on national security featuring The Honorable Stephen Hadley (National Security Advisor 2005-2009) and Ambassador Susan Rice (National Security Advisor 2013-2017) on February 27, 2019. The conversation between the two former national security advisors was moderated by Professor
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Alumni Spotlight: Mickey Bergman (MSFS ’05) emphasizes “emotional intelligence” in diplomacy as his work is nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize
Vice President and Executive Director of The Richardson Center for Global Engagement Mickey Bergman (MSFS ’05) is reflective when talking about his career. Bergman has worked for more than a decade in what he describes as “fringe diplomacy”, forging channels of engagement between nations and organizations not usually open to more traditional diplomatic efforts. Through The Richardson
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Faculty Profile: David E. Johnson
Col. David E. Johnson (Ret.) is an SSP Adjunct Professor and an Adjunct Scholar at the Modern War Institute at West Point. Between 1998 and 2016, he worked as a Principal Researcher at RAND. What are you working on right now? Concepts and capabilities for the Joint Force to meet the demands of the National
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Faculty Profile: Elizabeth Grimm Arsenault
Where are you from and what path brought you to SSP? I am originally from the greatest city in America (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania). I began teaching in SSP in 2014 after several years teaching at the undergraduate level at Georgetown, as well as at the College of William & Mary. I also worked for years in
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Scholarship for Students from the Philippines
The Fr. Ben Nebres, S.J. Scholarship for students from the Philippines is one of GHD’s many international scholarships. The scholarship offers funding for 100 percent of tuition costs and provides a partial stipend for living expenses for the Global Human Development Program.* The scholarship is awarded to one student annually. The Global Human Development (GHD) Program is
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Faculty Profile: Paula Doyle
Where are you from and what path brought you to SSP? I retired in December 2016 after nearly 32 years of federal service in the CIA, Office of the DNI, and the Department of State. I LOVE teaching the next generation and am honored to be part of the greatest foreign service school in America.
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Michael Tyler (SFS ’11) Discusses His Journey to Chief of Staff of the DNC
The Georgetown Institute of Politics and Public Service welcomed Georgetown alumnus Michael Tyler (SFS ‘11) back to campus on October 3, 2018 for a discussion with SFS Professor Marilyn McMorrow about his experiences working for the Democratic National Committee. Within the DNC, Tyler has served as the Spokesperson and the National Press Secretary, and was
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Foreign Minister Of Japan Taro Kono (SFS’86) Returns To Georgetown To Deliver Lloyd George Centennial Lecture
On Friday, September 28, 2018, the Walsh School of Foreign Service welcomed back alumnus Taro Kono (SFS’86), the Foreign Minister of Japan, for the second Lloyd George Centennial Lecture on the Future of Globalization. Kono delivered remarks before engaging in a conversation with Dr. Michael Green, Director of the Georgetown University Asian Studies Program, and