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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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Language, migration and the Arab world with Marwa Elessawy (MAAS’26) | CCAS 50th Anniversary

Marwa Elessawy (MAAS'26) combines advanced Arabic language training with policy analysis and journalism.

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Global Business Fellows take on global trade in Panama

Students in the Global Business Fellows track visited Panama to learn how infrastructure, public policy and private enterprise drive the global economy.

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Greta Scharnweber (MAAS’01) advances international education across borders and disciplines

Alumna Greta Scharnweber (MAAS'01) reflects on her 20-year global career in international education and offers advice for Arab studies students.

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Five questions about domestic terrorism and the violence in Minneapolis

In January 2026, two U.S. citizens, Renee Good and Alex Pretti, were shot by U.S. federal agents in Minneapolis as part of local protests against U.S. Customs and Border Protection…

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The Future of Development Work: Learn the lessons of the past, and move forward with hope

In the ongoing Future of Development Work series, Sara Batmanglich expresses the view that although the development sector will continue to exist, lessons from the past must inform what comes…

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Science Politics communicates science, tech and policy to a broad audience

Science Politics, a new STIA publication, blends academic rigor with journalistic storytelling to reach scholars, policymakers and the general public.

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The Future of Development Work: Why private capital is not optional, and the future of development depends on cross-sector fluency

Rehana Nathoo lays out the case for impact investing as the growth area in international development--and the best chance for reaching the Sustainable Development Goals.

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The Future of Development Work: Do Core Principles for Development Require a Prophetic Voice?

In the third installment of The Future of Development Work, Katherine Marshall advocates for ideals coupled with action.

Interview with Jehad Abu Salim
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Master of Arts in Arab Studies students launch new podcast

A new student-led podcast, Shu Kaman?, delves beyond the surface with scholars and students of the Arab world.

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The Future of Development Work: A Love Letter to Optimism

In the second installment of The Future of Development Work, Gary Barrett explains why he is optimistic that the future for development professionals can still be bright.