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American University School of International Service @ausis.bsky.social · 3h

Check out our latest episode of Big World! In this episode, we’re speaking with SIS’s Barzani Scholar-in-Residence, Yerevan Saeed about Kurdish history, politics, culture, and more.

Listen now, wherever you get your podcasts. https://bit.ly/42psFEL

Episode 86: Why the Kurds Still Don't Have a Country

In this episode, School of International Service (SIS) professor Yerevan Saeed joins Big World to talk about Kurdish history, geopolitics, culture, and more.

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American University School of International Service @ausis.bsky.social · 15d

SIS professor William Akoto (@willakoto.bsky.social) spoke with @cbsnews.com about the new arrangement with TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, and the US version of TikTok.

https://cbsn.ws/423iyWa.

TikTok's fate in the U.S. could hinge on who controls its algorithm

TikTok's algorithm is the "secret sauce" behind the app's success, experts say. U.S.-China talks over the app's ownership must resolve who controls the technology.

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CIPS / CÉPI @cepi-cips.bsky.social · 22d

Join us next Tuesday as we welcome Amitav Acharya, Distinguished Professor and the UNESCO Chair in Transnational Challenges and Governance at the School of International Service, American University @ausis.bsky.social

Chaired by Pascale Massot.

In-person or via Zoom >>> bit.ly/4meaCsm

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Joshua Rovner @jrovner.bsky.social · 26d

Teaching about 9/11, then and now. My thoughts @usatoday.com

American University School of International Service @ausis.bsky.social · 27d

Twenty-four years after 9/11, SIS professor Joshua Rovner (@jrovner.bsky.social) discusses what it was like to teach students about the World Trade Center attacks in the early- to mid-aughts versus teaching students today in this piece for @usatoday.com.

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How has teaching about 9/11 changed since 2001? We asked educators.

Once a shared experience, the day has slipped into history for students, and even teachers, who weren't yet born when the attacks happened.

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American University School of International Service @ausis.bsky.social · 27d

Twenty-four years after 9/11, SIS professor Joshua Rovner (@jrovner.bsky.social) discusses what it was like to teach students about the World Trade Center attacks in the early- to mid-aughts versus teaching students today in this piece for @usatoday.com.

www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...

How has teaching about 9/11 changed since 2001? We asked educators.

Once a shared experience, the day has slipped into history for students, and even teachers, who weren't yet born when the attacks happened.

www.usatoday.com

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American University School of International Service @ausis.bsky.social · 28d

SIS professor Judith Shapiro joined the Animalogic nature documentary series to discuss environmental politics in China and China’s “war on sparrows.”

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When China Went to War With Sparrows and Lost

YouTube video by Animalogic

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American University School of International Service @ausis.bsky.social · Sep 8

SIS professor Joseph Torigian (‪@josephtorigian.bsky.social) spoke to the @nytimes.com about the significance of the military parade that Xi Jinping recently held in China to mark the 80th anniversary of World War II.

Check it out here ➡️ https://nyti.ms/4ggKjAf

Xi Parades Military Strength as Trump Accuses Him of Conspiring With Putin and Kim

The parade, attended by the leaders of Russia and North Korea, had a defiant message. President Trump fired back, accusing Xi Jinping of ignoring America's role in World War II.

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American University School of International Service @ausis.bsky.social · Sep 2

In this new episode of Big World, SIS professor @willakoto.bsky.social discusses how governments around the world are using AI and considers both the dangers and opportunities associated with this emerging tech.

Listen now, wherever you get your podcasts. #AcademicSky https://bit.ly/4p4htqO

Episode 85: How are Governments Using AI?

In this episode, School of International Service (SIS) professor William Akoto joins Big World to discuss the intersections of artificial intelligence and international affairs.

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Global Kurdish Initiative for Peace @kurdishsis.bsky.social · Aug 25

Join us to learn how Kurdish–Iraqi gas is reshaping power dynamics in the Middle East, featuring expert panelists Victoria Taylor, Raad Alkadiri, and Noam Raydan, with @ausis.bsky.social Prof. @yerevansaeed.bsky.social moderating. Register here: bit.ly/3JoPl1n

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American University School of International Service @ausis.bsky.social · Aug 25

Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) in the Department of Politics, Governance & Economics with a research focus in economic security: american.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/AU/job/Main-...

American University School of International Service @ausis.bsky.social · Aug 25

Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) in the Department of Foreign Policy & Global Security with a research focus in international security: american.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/AU/job/Main-...

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American University School of International Service @ausis.bsky.social · Aug 25

➡️ Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) in the Dept. of Environment, Development & Health with research addressing causes and responses to disasters: american.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/AU/job/Main-...

Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) - Department of Environment, Development & Health

American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meani...

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American University School of International Service @ausis.bsky.social · Aug 25

The School of International Service is currently inviting applications for three tenure-track assistant professor positions beginning August 1, 2026. 🧵 ⬇️ #AcademicSky

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American University School of International Service @ausis.bsky.social · Aug 8

To commemorate Int’l Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples on August 9, we asked SIS professor Ruslan Garipov about the significance of this day.

Check it out here ➡️ bit.ly/3UPsq1o

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American University School of International Service @ausis.bsky.social · Jul 31

Dana Fisher (@fisherdanar.bsky.social), SIS professor and director of the Center for Environment, Community, and Equity (@au-cece.bsky.social), was quoted in a @nytimes.com article discussing resistance movements & communities mobilizing through protest during the 2nd Trump admin.

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Opinion | They Saw Their Neighbors Taken Away by ICE. Then They Made a Plan.

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American University School of International Service @ausis.bsky.social · Jul 25

Dana Fisher (@fisherdanar.bsky.social), SIS professor and director of the Center for Environment, Community, and Equity (@au-cece.bsky.social), published a new whitepaper detailing findings about the ways in which young people help communities recover from disasters.

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American University School of International Service @ausis.bsky.social · Jul 22

Is war ever really worth it? SIS professor Joshua Rovner (@jrovner.bsky.social) & other experts gave their unique analysis on this topic in a new piece published in @inkstickmedia.com as part of a collaboration with the Stimson Center.

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Is War Ever Really Worth It?

Experts discuss how to evaluate success and failure in war.

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The Conversation U.S. @us.theconversation.com · Jul 16

Trump’s go-it-alone approach to #Iran has undercut European diplomatic efforts.

EU nations are now reluctant to invest in agreements that could be quickly scrapped by the US.

By Garret Martin @ausis.bsky.social:
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Europe is stuck in a bystander role over Iran’s nuclear program after US, Israeli bombs establish facts on the ground

After more than two decades of hard-nosed diplomacy on Iran’s nuclear program, European negotiators are finding themselves beset by challenges.

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The Conversation U.S. @us.theconversation.com · Mar 14

#Refugees have contributed $123.8 billion to the US economy between 2005-2019. In California alone, refugees have $20.7 billion in spending power. A scholar explains the positive impact of refugee resettlement in the U.S.: buff.ly/wdazIZy
Tazreena Sajjad @ausis.bsky.social

I study refugees, and here are the facts on the history and impact of refugee resettlement in the US

The US was a world leader in refugee resettlement. Trump stopped all that with one executive order. What does the end of refugee resettlement look like in practice?

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Global Kurdish Initiative for Peace @kurdishsis.bsky.social · Mar 4

In a new paper for @newlinesinst.bsky.social, @ausis.bsky.social Prof. Yerevan Saeed analyzes the impact of election results on the Kurdish political landscape, exploring how international and regional geopolitical shifts have driven cooperation between leading Kurdish parties.

Kurdistan Has Emerged from Its Latest Elections More Divided Than Ever - New Lines Institute

Read the full Intelligence Briefing Here Executive Summary The inconclusive results of the October 2024 parliamentary elections in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq are likely to precipitate a new era of p...

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American University School of International Service @ausis.bsky.social · Mar 4

As of this morning, tariffs of 25 percent went into effect on imports from Canada and Mexico.

Wondering what this trade war could mean for US consumers? SIS professor Michael Stanaitis breaks it down in this new episode of Big World. bit.ly/3Di14fi

Episode 82: Tariffs and Trade Wars

In this episode, School of International Service (SIS) professor Michael Stanaitis joins Big World to discuss trade wars and tariffs during President Donald Trump’s second term.

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The Conversation U.S. @us.theconversation.com · Mar 2

Germany's new chancellor-elect Friedrich Merz calls for "real independence" from the US, signaling a potential shift in transatlantic relations. A transatlantic policy scholar on what challenges lie ahead for achieving this goal: buff.ly/rnkbj5R
Garret Martin @ausis.bsky.social #EU

Germany’s chancellor-in-waiting prioritizes ‘real’ independence from the US − but what does that mean and is it achievable?

Friedrich Merz has expressed a desire to ‘strengthen Europe as quickly as possible’ in the face of a growing rift between EU countries and the Trump administration.

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Joshua Rovner @jrovner.bsky.social · Feb 20

DC friends: I'll be launching my new book, Strategy and Grand Strategy, at @AU_SIS next Monday, along with the great @emmamashford.bsky.social and @dmedelstein.bsky.social. Information and registration at the link. Join us! www.eventbrite.com/e/sis-book-l...

SIS Book Launch- Joshua Rovner, Strategy and Grand Strategy

Join us for the launch of Professor Joshua Rovner's new book "Strategy and Grand Strategy"

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Malcolm Jorgensen @malcyjorgy.bsky.social · Feb 17

Great insights by colleague Hansong Li @ausis.bsky.social on “The Geopolitics of Renaming Landmarks”: “…naming a landmark, region, or cultural practice is about collective ownership, way of life, and even being itself”.
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What's in a Name? The Geopolitics of Renaming Landmarks

SIS professor Hansong Li discusses the reasoning behind the renaming of geographic features and landmarks and the possible geopolitical implications of those names.

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Transatlantic Policy Center @aueuropecenter.bsky.social · Feb 7

Delighted to welcome yesterday the 🇦🇹 and 🇨🇭 Ambassadors in @ausis.bsky.social ! A busy afternoon meeting with students, Dean Hader, and engaging in the public forum, so to delve into the 🇦🇹 and🇨🇭 perspective on the challenges and opportunities for 🇪🇺🇺🇸 relations!

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