#TBT to this year’s Lepgold Book Prize. SFS’s Mortara Center awarded the prize to Duke University prof @rmmyrick91 for her book, “Polarization and International Politics,” which explores how domestic polarization can erode foreign affairs.
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What happens to the global economy when oil flows are disrupted? SFS Professor Theresa Sabonis-Helf explains how the Strait of Hormuz crisis is affecting global markets and what it means for U.S. energy policy ahead of the midterms.
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In a report by @TheBushCenter, SFS Prof @VictorDCha & Joseph Kim examine how China, Russia, Iran & North Korea are working to undermine U.S. leadership and the rules-based international order, calling for coordinated action from the U.S.
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Writing for @ForeignAffairs, SFS Professor @CharlesKupchan examines the promises and pitfalls of Trump’s “America First” foreign policy. His new book, “Bringing Order to Anarchy,” out today, explores the future of global order.
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#FamilyWeekend was a blast! On Saturday, SFS students & their families attended a panel with SFS Profs @RochelleADavis, @mendenhall_em & Irfan Nooruddin, mod. by Dean @joelhellman_SFS. They also attended a lecture from Prof @ANewman_forward on neo-royalism & U.S. foreign policy.
Student demonstrations in France raise questions about systemic reform and potential spread across Europe as housing protests reach Spain. SFS Professor Pauliina Patana from @EuropaSaxa analyzes the backdrop, risks and impact.
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Writing for Science Politics, SFS Professor Bulelani Jili argues U.S. warnings to the Global South about Chinese tech miss why governments buy it: they want fixes for crime and terrorism. The U.S. should compete earlier, not just warn.
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This week, @afsatweets and @GUDiplomacy presented the Lifetime Contributions to American Diplomacy Award to Ambassador William J. Burns for his 32-year career in American diplomacy.
How is China challenging the U.S. in outer space? In @ForeignAffairs, @CSETGeorgetown's @KathleenCurlee and @SamBresnick examine the growing space competition and its implications for U.S. national security.
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It’s #FamilyWeekend here on the Hilltop! This afternoon, students and families gathered in the Copley Formal Lounge for the SFS Family Reception with SFS Dean @joelhellman_SFS and our SFS advising deans.
We hope you’re ready for a great time at Georgetown!
Yesterday, @giwps hosted the 2026 Hillary Rodham Clinton Awards! This year honored dir. of the Self-Employed Women’s Association of India Reema Nanavaty, luxury fashion brand founder Tory Burch, Nobel Prize winner Muhammad Yunus & Microfund for Women managing dir. Muna Sukhtian.
Future SFS grad Hoyas! Jan 15, 2027, is the priority deadline to be considered for merit-based scholarships for SFS graduate programs. Apply by Dec 1, and the application fee is on us! Sign up for an upcoming info session to get started.
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Yesterday, @giwps welcomed @womensworldbnkg President & CEO @MEIskenderian (SFS’81) & @Microfundforwom Managing Director @munasukhtian for a discussion with @georgetownmsfs students, moderated by SFS Prof Raj Desai. They explored women’s financial inclusion & climate resilience.
Writing for @thehill, SFS Professor @marclbusch discusses how Trump’s tariffs and the court challenges to them are reshaping the politics of U.S. trade.
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Last Friday, Eduardo Peñalver was inaugurated as @Georgetown’s 49th president. In his address, he spoke about the value of argument and dialogue in a pluralist society and the challenges facing higher education.
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Who’s at Georgetown this week?
📅 Oct. 14: @GUDiplomacy & @afsatweets honor Amb. William J. Burns at the 2026 AFSA Awards.
📅 Oct. 15: @giwps hosts the Hillary Rodham Clinton Awards, featuring remarks by Hillary Clinton & honoring Reema Nanavaty, Tory Burch & Muhammad Yunus.
Writing for @ForeignAffairs, @CERESGeorgetown Director Yuri Zhukov and co-authors discuss the idea of military victory and its misleading allure.
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This Oct. 15-17, the @ggdialogues will bring writers & thinkers to Yogyakarta, Indonesia, to explore the Global South and foster more inclusive conversations around AI, climate change and social inequality.
#GUGlobalDialogues
Sign up for the livestream: bit.ly/4hKttLe
In @ForeignAffairs, @JoshAGoldstein, a @CSETGeorgetown nonresident research fellow, & Renée DiResta discuss how governments are combining social media, influencers & #AI for “full-spectrum” propaganda campaigns that can reach wider audiences.
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Appearing on Democracy Decoded (@CampaignLegal), SFS Professor @j_vittori discusses corruption and national security. She argues that when national interest becomes secondary, corruption naturally impacts national security.
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