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Browse the latest news on our faculty research, student and alumni stories, updates on academic programs, announcements, highlights from recent events, key initiatives and other news from Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service.

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Looking ahead to the future of CCAS

As the Center for Contemporary Arab Studies (CCAS) marks its 50th anniversary, members of the center’s faculty reflect on the ideas that have shaped CCAS since 1975—and the work still…

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Crouton shares his favorite parts of Georgetown’s campus

Follow a day in the life of Crouton, Georgetown’s favorite honorary mascot! Join SFS Professor Elizabeth Grimm’s pup for a study break.

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Tony Inhorn (MS-EIA’26) bridges energy policy, science and community at Georgetown

Tony Inhorn (MS-EIA'26) reflects on how Georgetown has shaped him as a student of climate and energy, collaborator, advocate and community member.

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Lee Schlenker (MLAS'26) builds regional expertise in and beyond the classroom

Lee Schlenker (MLAS'26) reflects on a Georgetown journey shaped by a research focus on Latin-U.S. relations and professional opportunities.

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Federico Sainz de la Maza (SFS’26) returns to Georgetown with a renewed sense of purpose

Federico Sainz de la Maza (SFS’26) returned to Georgetown after decades in public service, bringing a renewed sense of curiosity and purpose to his studies.

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Understanding a Neo-Royalist world with Professor Abraham Newman

SFS Professor Abraham Newman explains “neo-royalism,” where powerful individuals shape global decisions for a small elite group.

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Bassam Haddad (MAAS’94) bridges academia and media to advance knowledge production on the Arab world

Bassam Haddad (MAAS’94) describes the MAAS program as an incubator for many projects across his 34-year career spanning academia, filmmaking and digital media.

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Sophie Williams (MAERES’26) explores language, memory and identity across Eastern Europe

Sophie Williams (MAERES’26) has explored language, memory and identity across Eastern Europe.

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Five questions about environmental policy for Earth Day

SFS Professor Marcus King answers questions about environmental policy for Earth Day.

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Olivia Martin-Johnson (SFS’26) finds purpose through global immersion and connection

Olivia Martin-Johnson (SFS’26) connected her studies in international politics with real-world impact and a growing commitment to peacebuilding.