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Research with purpose.

The faculty of the School of International Service pursue research that aims to tackle the greatest global challenges of our time. Our faculty body includes specialists across a wide range of fields, expert in a variety of methods, and deeply knowledgeable about all the regions of our globe. We hope you’ll take a moment to explore all of the exciting research projects, publications, and events happening at SIS.

Recent Highlights

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Dana Fisher Awarded $1 Million AmeriCorps Grant for Expanded Climate Research

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Ken Conca, After the Floods: The Search for Resilience in Ellicott City

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Jeff Bachman, Genocide Studies: Pathways Ahead

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Upcoming Book Launches

Jeff Bachman Book Launch October 22

Genocide Studies: Pathways Ahead

October 22, 1:00-2:30pm

SIS Founders Room

Ken Conca Book Launch October 30

After the Floods: The Search for Resilience in Ellicott City

October 30, 4:00-5:30pm

SIS Founders Room

Akbar Ahmed Book Launch

The Flying Man: The Golden Age of Islam & its Contribution to Science

November 12, 2:00-3:30pm
SIS Founders Room

In the Media

  • Jordanna Matlon, (The Conversation)
  • Trey Herr and CSINT, quoted in (Washington Post)
  • Boaz Atzili, (The Hill)
  • Sumitra Badrinathan interviewed in (Good Authority)
  • Earl Anthony Wayne, quoted in (Wall Street Journal)
  • Tazreena Sajjad, quoted in (The Christian Science Monitor)
  • Angela Pashayan, (The Conversation)
  • Tazreena Sajjad, (The Conversation)
  • Jim Goldgeier, (Foreign Affairs)
  • Joseph Torigian, (Foreign Affairs)
  • William Akoto, (Irregular Warfare Initiative)
  • Amitav Acharya, (East Asia Forum)

  • Greg Aftandilian on US Arab Radio:

  • Nina Yamanis on VOA:

  • Akbar Ahmed on New Wave History:

  • Dana Fisher on Citizens' Climate Lobby Climate Change Podcast:

  • Joseph Torigian on NPR's The World:

  • Guy Ziv on Britain Israel Communications and Research Centre's podcast: ""

  • Jim Goldgeier on Brookings' The Current:

  • Mohammed Abu-Nimer on Channel News Asia:

  • Steve Silvia on NPR's WAMU:

  • Jordan Tama on The Science of Politics:

  • Angela Pashayan on MSNBC's The Reidout: 

  • Ken Conca on the Wilson Center's New Security Broadcast episode:

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