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SFS welcomes Kurt Campbell as Distinguished Fellow in Diplomacy
Georgetown’s School of Foreign Service has appointed the Honorable Kurt M. Campbell as a Distinguished Fellow in Diplomacy. Campbell most recently served as the U.S. Deputy Secretary of State in the Biden Administration. In his new role, Campbell will engage with students and faculty by teaching classes, offering mentorship, and speaking at alumni and student…
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Maps with Mark | Ep. 2 Maryland in Africa
SFS Professor Mark Giordano explores a map of Maryland in Africa—a short-lived country on the West African coast that became part of Liberia.
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Examining Ukraine’s path forward three years post-invasion
Three years after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the future of the war is murkier than ever.
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The New Administration and Asia
From shifting alliance structures and trade tensions to diplomatic maneuvering with North Korea, SFS Professor Victor Cha explores how President Trump’s foreign policy in Asia may evolve.
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The New Administration and Migration
SFS Professor Elizabeth Ferris explores Trump’s migration rhetoric and short- and long-term impacts on immigrants, the economy and society.
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Five questions about period poverty and menstrual health
The realities of the menstrual cycle are as old as humanity. But the inescapable nature of menstruation—the cycle that allows humans to conceive and bear offspring—has often been cast in mystery, suspicion or outright hostility. While some cultures have treated the menstrual cycle more pragmatically than others, some degree of taboo, shame and an occasional…
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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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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.