Global Elections Initiative
What next for Germany, the EU, and Transatlantic Relations?
Monday, February 24 | 11:20 a.m. - 12:35 p.m. | Abramson Family Founders Room
The February 23 federal elections in Germany come at a critical time for the country, amid economic stagnation, rising populism, and a tense international context. SIS professors Michelle Egan, Garret Martin, and Stephen Silvia will discuss the election results and their likely aftermath. Michelle Egan will moderate, followed by an audience Q&A.
At the School of International Service (SIS), our scholars bring deep expertise on global politics. Through our Global Elections Initiative, we promote discussions, events, and content focused on key national elections worldwide.
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Book Launch: Strategy and Grand Strategy
Monday, February 24 | 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Abramson Family Founders Room
SIS Department of Foreign Policy and Global Security Professor Joshua Rovner will discuss his new book, Strategy and Grand Strategy. Using studies from antiquity to the present, he will demonstrate vividly how these two concepts interact. Professor Rovner will also discuss the implications for war and peace at a time of extraordinary technological change.
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Ambassadors Up-Close
Vietnam-US Relations at 30 – Reflecting on the Past and Looking to the Future
Wednesday, February 26 | 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Abramson Family Founders Room
Join us for a special session of our Ambassadors Up-Close series with H.E. Ambassador Nguyen Quoc Dzung, Vietnam’s Ambassador to the US, Ambassador Piper Campbell, Chair of the Foreign Policy & Global Security department (FPGS), and Fulbright Scholar Dr. Hai Hong Nguyen. As Vietnam and the US mark 30 years of diplomatic relations, this discussion will explore economic cooperation, regional security, and people-to-people exchanges. The event will conclude with a Q&A session.
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Trade in the Political Crosshairs: Europe & Africa
Tuesday, March 4 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Abramson Family Founders Room
As rising protectionism, evolving regional trade agreements, and shifting US policies reshape global trade, this timely conference will bring together leading policymakers, business leaders, and academics to discuss key challenges and opportunities for Africa, Europe, and beyond. The conference features a keynote address and two panel discussions on Africa’s trade resilience, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Europe’s strategic responses to protectionism, and more. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from experts on the rapidly evolving trade landscape.
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Conflict Cuisine: Diaspora, Identity, and the Power of Food in DC
Wednesday, March 5 | 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | MGC 128
Washington has long been a home to various diasporas, from those fleeing conflicts like Vietnam, Afghanistan, El Salvador and Ethiopia, to those displaced by climate change. These communities bring with them unique culinary identities that shape our local food culture. Food is political, and the cuisines of the diaspora reflect broader geopolitical issues. This event will explore these diverse culinary traditions, highlighting how food has become a tool for social integration and diplomacy. SIS professor Johanna Mendelson Forman’s ConflictCuisine® course, founded in 2015, continues to study how food fosters peace, justice, and cultural exchange.
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Farsi Lectures in Islamic Peace
Melancholy Acts: Defeat and Cultural Critique in the Arab World
Thursday, March 6 | 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Abramson Family Founders Room
Nouri Gana, Professor of Comparative Literature at UCLA, and SIS professor Douaa Sheet, will explore Arab perspectives on the crises in Palestine and Syria, through the lens of Arab literature. Gana, author of Melancholy Acts, examines how Arab writers and artists have responded to trauma, oppression, and injustice. Following the conversation, there will be a Q&A session.
The Farsi Lectures in Islamic Peace bring the voices of Muslim thinkers, artists, and activists to SIS, with the generous support of AU alumnus Hani Farsi and the Mohamed S. Farsi Chair of Islamic Peace, SIS professor Elizabeth F. Thompson.
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Changing Aid
Friday, March 21 | 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Abramson Family Founders Room
How can we better understand and support positive changes in the aid sector? What is new, and what can we do better at SIS to prepare ourselves for the future of aid? Join students, faculty, and alumni at the 3rd Annual Changing Aid Conference on Friday, March 21st to explore these questions. As the development sector undergoes major shifts, we’ll discuss the impact of federal changes on the US's role in global development, humanitarian, health, and democracy efforts.
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2025 Nancy Weiser Ignatius Lecture on the Environment
Tuesday, April 1 | 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | Abramson Family Founders Room
On the first day of Earth Month, SIS is thrilled to welcome Katherine Hayhoe, Paul Whitfield Horn Distinguished Professor and Endowed Chair in Public Policy in Public Law, Department of Political Science, Texas Tech University, to deliver this year’s Ignatius Lecture. Don’t miss the chance to hear about her work in community-based planning and campaigns to address environmental protection and environmental health policy both locally and nationally. After the lecture, Katherine will speak with Center for Environment, Community, & Equity Director and SIS professor, Dana Fisher with an audience Q&A. A reception will follow.
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Genocide Awareness Month
In April we will commemorate Genocide Awareness Month with a series of events:
- April 10th: Democratic Republic of the Congo
- April 18th: Indonesia and East Timor
- April 22nd: Armenia
These events will offer a chance to reflect on the impact of genocide and its history in these regions. Look out for more information in future Bulletins.
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