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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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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.

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Lara Defterios (MAES’26) uses her international perspective to foster community

Lara Defterios (MAES'26) reflects on her SFS journey, highlighting the role of community and the influence of her cultural heritage.

President Donald J. Trump updates members of the media on the rescue of missing U.S. airmen in Iran, Monday, April 6, 2026, at the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Daniel Torok)
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Does U.S. public opinion support President Trump on the war in Iran?

Scholars have spent decades trying to answer a deceptively simple question: what explains Americans’ willingness to support the use of military force? Each year, in my War and Public Opinion…

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Fiona Naughton (SFS’26) brings together community involvement and labor activism to create meaningful change

Fiona Naughton (SFS’26) reflects on her academic interests and extracurricular contributions to labor activism.

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Welcome New SFS Graduate Students! | 2026

We celebrated our newly admitted graduate students with Jack the Bulldog, a surprise visit from Dr. Fauci and an inspiring alumni panel led by Dean Hellman.