Announcing Ken Roy as new Diplomat in Residence
The Ford School extends a warm welcome to Ken Roy, who will serve as the new Diplomat in Residence (DIR) for the North Central region. He will offer advice and guidance to students interested in exploring careers, internships, or fellowships with the U.S. Foreign and Civil Service....
Mental health and marriage timing
In a new study, Axinn investigates the dynamics between the social organization of families and parental mental health using data from over 10,000 individuals in the Chitwan Valley, Nepal. Setting his research in Nepal— with its near universal marriage and childbearing practices and pronounced gendered household roles—offered a context to examine the effects of both mothers’ and fathers’ depression on the children. ...
Amy Beck Harris helps students understand the “how” of international development
Before becoming an academic, Ford School Lecturer Amy Beck Harris worked in international development and foreign assistance implementation across Latin America with Chemonics International, the largest international development firm that implements foreign assistance programs, primarily for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Now, Harris is relying on her work experience and to give students at the Ford School a first-hand look into international development and participatory processes....
Camara emphasizes democracy in new collection dedicated to President Mohamed Bazoum
Ambassador Kamissa Camara, Ford School professor of practice in international diplomacy, has contributed to a newly released book, 25 Letters to President Mohamed Bazoum: Philosopher, Prisoner and Resistance Fighter. The book is a collective work advocating for the release of Mohamed Bazoum, Niger’s president who has been held captive in his home since Niger’s military coup d’état that ousted him in July 2023....
Atran on the future of Gaza, from Gazans
In a new article published in Foreign Affairs, Scott Atran and co-author Ángel Gómez shine a light on Gazans’ views, highlighting a complicated picture of postwar Gaza. ...
Hassan on AI, power, and decolonial possibility in Africa
Artificial intelligence (AI) is an increasingly defining force, shaping global advancements and influencing crucial aspects of society. Assistant Professor Yousif Hassan’s research examines the social, economic, and political implications of emerging technologies, with a particular emphasis on technological innovation, development, and the digital economy. He recently published a book chapter and a peer-review article focused on the politics of AI in Africa, illustrating how machine learning and natural language processing should not be looked at only as tools for innovation, but can play a role in state-building, development, and cultural preservation....
MINT PROGRAMME WELCOMES PROJECT ON “CORRUPTION AND INEQUALITY IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA WITH THE COLLABORATION OF THE GLOBAL MIGRATION CENTRE (GMC)”
This expansion of horizons was introduced by Dêlidji Eric Degila, Professor of Practice in International Relations and Faculty Associate at the Global Migration Centre. The project signifies a key milestone in the programme's expansion and collaboration with our research centres through the ARP initiatives. On the occasion of this event, Professor Degila has secured the collaboration with the HE Ambassador Gberie of Sierra Leone allowing for a key link with the MINT programme and the Global Migration Centre. ...
PROFESSOR DEGILA INTRODUCES A PROJECT ON CORRUPTION AND INEQUALITY IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA WITH THE COLLABORATION OF THE GLOBAL MIGRATION CENTRE
This expansion of horizons was introduced by Dêlidji Eric Degila, Professor of Practice in International Relations and Faculty Associate at the Global Migration Centre. Professor Degila has secured the collaboration with the HE Ambassador Gberie of Sierra Leone allowing for a key link with the MINT programme and the Global Migration Centre. ...
SFS Welcomes New Faculty
As the 2024 school year began, the Georgetown School of Foreign Service welcomed nine new faculty members to our community....
Georgetown Ranks #1 in Foreign Policy 2024 Rankings
Georgetown University ranked first in the world for its international relations master’s and undergraduate programs, according to 2024 rankings released by Foreign Policy magazine....
Professor Jessica Stern Awarded Prestigious Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation Grant
Professor Jessica Stern of Boston University's Pardee School has been awarded a prestigious Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation grant for her research on violent extremism intervention. The grant recognizes Stern's significant contributions to understanding the causes and manifestations of violence, and her expertise on terrorism and violent extremism....
Women’s Role in Violence and UN Women, Peace, and Security Agenda
This article argues that excluding female perpetrators from the WPS agenda generates new insecurities for them and broader societies....