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Georgetown School of Foreign Service @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social · 20h

How realistic is Trump’s peace plan for Gaza? In the Cairo Review, CJC adjunct Grace Wermebol notes the need for clearer terms and enforcement mechanisms to avoid the failures of past peace efforts.

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Trump's Peace Plan for Gaza: The Good, the Bad, and the Unknown

The most recent ceasefire deal proposed by the U.S. president makes big promises, but can it deliver?

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Georgetown School of Foreign Service @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social · 1d

Chag Sukkot Sameach, Hoyas! We wish you joy, abundance and prosperity this Sukkot.

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Georgetown School of Foreign Service @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social · 1d

Are U.S. civil-military relations at a crossroads? 300+ SFS alumni joined Dean Joel Hellman for a Fast Break with SFS Prof Heidi Urben, who discussed the recent Quantico meeting of senior military leaders and rising tensions over leadership & politicization.

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Georgetown School of Foreign Service @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social · 1d

Oh, Canada! 🇨🇦 Last week, SFS Prof Victor Cha was in Ottawa to give the keynote at the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada’s inaugural Indo-Pacific Forum. The forum brought together policymakers, business leaders & civil society reps to take stock of Canada's Indo-Pacific Strategy.

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Victor Cha, representing the Center for Strategic and International Studies, speaks at the Indo-Pacific Forum on October 2nd, 2025 in Ottawa, Canada.

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Georgetown School of Foreign Service @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social · 2d

Is the U.S. lagging behind China in the race to create artificial general intelligence (AGI)? In @foreignaffairs.com, @csetgeorgetown.bsky.social Lauren Kahn and co-author argue the U.S. should scale practical AI applications to secure long-term leadership.

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The Cost of the AGI Delusion

By chasing superintelligence, America is falling behind in the real AI race.

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Georgetown School of Foreign Service @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social · 3d

How big a warehouse does an organization need to provide 60+ million meals each year? Last weekend, students in SFS Prof Emily Mendenhall’s Food Politics Proseminar toured the Capital Area Food Bank’s 123,000 sq-ft food distribution center & discussed food insecurity and distribution issues in DC.

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Georgetown School of Foreign Service @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social · 5d

Are Americans increasingly more accepting of political violence? In @justsecurity.org, SFS Prof Bruce Hoffman and Jacob Ware suggest that this trend may be linked to the increasingly personal nature of recent high-profile political assassinations in the U.S.

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How Political Violence in America Became Personal

Americans can no longer turn to their political leadership to avert the catastrophe of political violence.

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Georgetown School of Foreign Service @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social · 5d

This afternoon, SFS hosted World Bank Chief Economist Indermit Gill for a discussion with Dean Joel Hellman. Gill shared insights on global economic challenges, highlighting the importance of economic freedom, equal opportunity & trade openness.

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Georgetown School of Foreign Service @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social · 5d

Diplomacy relies on leadership, mentorship and public service. Yesterday, @afsaorg.bsky.social honored Linda Thomas-Greenfield with the Lifetime Contributions to American Diplomacy Award for her 35-year career, highlighting her values of compassion, humility and peaceful problem-solving.

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Georgetown School of Foreign Service @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social · 5d

Can the Trump administration dismiss military leaders without proper justifications? In @foreignpolicy.com, SFS Prof Heidi Urben and co-author argue that the president has broken precedent by doing just that.

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How Military Leaders Should Respond to Trump's Norm-Busting

There's no shame in getting fired when it is not for cause.

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Georgetown School of Foreign Service @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social · 6d

G’mar chatima tovah, Hoyas! We wish you a reflective Yom Kippur and a meaningful fast.

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Georgetown School of Foreign Service @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social · 6d

Can Trump’s 20-point plan bring peace to Gaza? Speaking with ABC News Australia, SFS Prof Jonathan Lincoln discusses the U.S.-backed plan for Gaza. He says there's a long road towards peace and it's not clear how close we actually are to it.

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The Israel-Palestine conflict: a brief, simple history

The conflict is really only 100 years old.Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjOOne of the biggest myths about the Israel-Palestine conflict is that ...

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Georgetown School of Foreign Service @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social · 7d

In October, we celebrate #DisabilityCulturalMonth, recognizing the contributions of people with disabilities to our university community & the world. Georgetown’s Disability Cultural Center honors disability culture by building community & providing programming.

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Georgetown School of Foreign Service @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social · 7d

Is Trump right to critique the UN’s effectiveness in the modern era? SFS Prof Matthew Kroenig says yes, arguing in @foreignpolicy.com that the UN is tailored to its 1940s founding in a way that renders it ill-suited to the global challenges of 2025.

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Trump Told the U.N. the Hard Truth: It Failed

The global body has failed in its mission to stop conflict. Let's see if the U.S. can do better in Ukraine.

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Georgetown School of Foreign Service @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social · 7d

What role should the U.S. play in the Indo-Pacific? On the @usstudiescentre.bsky.social’s Asia Chessboard Podcast, SFS Distinguished Fellow in Diplomacy Kurt Campbell discusses int'l security, tech in geopolitical competition & his time in the Biden admin.

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The Asia Chessboard | Kurt Campbell: Reflections on Indo-Pacific Strategy

Analysis of America. Insight for Australia.  Solutions for the Alliance.

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Georgetown School of Foreign Service @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social · 8d

What motivates China’s strategic investment in clean energy? Speaking with @theworld.org, SFS Prof Joanna Lewis discusses China’s new emissions reduction targets, the country’s shift from the coal industry & its sudden rise as a global leader on climate change.

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China releases first-ever national emissions reduction targets, signaling shift in approach to climate policy - The World from PRX

At the UN Climate Summit, Chinese President Xi Jinping announced the country's first national emissions reduction targets. It marks a shift in China's approach to climate policy, which, until now, allowed emissions to grow in tandem with economic growth...

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Georgetown School of Foreign Service @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social · 8d

Can Donald Trump win the Nobel Peace Prize by brokering the end of the war in Gaza? In a @postopinions.bsky.social essay, Amb Dennis Ross analyzes Trump’s role in negotiations & the need for Arab states to enforce Hamas’ halt and enable Israeli forces’ withdrawal.

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Opinion | An alternative to Hamas? It's in the works.

Administration's 21-point plan aims to create the alternative to Hamas that's been absent.

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Georgetown School of Foreign Service @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social · 9d

How can the U.S. defense industry meet increased security demands? In Asia Times, Meghan Fong (MASIA’26) advocates for startup integration, as industrial stagnation weakens the U.S. in comparison to China.

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Startups can help restore the stagnant US defense industrial base - Asia Times

This article, originally published by Pacific Forum, is republished with permission. The present United States defense industrial base was forged amid a

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Georgetown School of Foreign Service @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social · 10d

SFS Prof Bruce Hoffman was quoted in The Detroit News over “left vs. right” political violence & the tendency to excuse violence that people find sympathetic. He also noted that indicted UnitedHealthcare CEO-killer Luigi Mangione is the subject of a new musical.

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Trump moves to classify antifa as domestic terrorist organization

The U.S. does not have a domestic terrorism law, and Trump does not have the authority to designate antifa a foreign terrorist organization without Congress' approval.

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Georgetown School of Foreign Service @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social · 11d

How does Palantir navigate the intersection of commercial & gov’t sectors? Yesterday, SFS welcomed Christoph Markson (SFS’07) for a Dean’s Coffee Chat with Dean Joel Hellman. Markson shared insights on the company’s software products, mission and work across public & private clients.

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Georgetown School of Foreign Service @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social · 12d

Wrapping up our series on the Paul F. Pelosi Scholars Initiative (PSI) in its 7th year, we spotlight the 2025 scholars driving change in economics and security, contributing to both U.S. government and nonprofit efforts.

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Georgetown School of Foreign Service @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social · 12d

“I’m optimistic we’ll find a way to build a new world order,” said @washingtonpost.com's David Ignatius at Georgetown’s Annual Tanous Family Lecture with SFS Dean Joel Hellman. They discussed Trump’s shifting foreign policy & global realignment amid the wars in Gaza and Ukraine.

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Georgetown School of Foreign Service @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social · 13d

What does Florida’s ending of vaccine mandates mean for public health, American culture & our political system? “The threat to public health is not only just intellectual, but it’s visible and violent,” says SFS Prof Emily Mendenhall, STIA director, in The Hoya.

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Florida's End of Vaccine Mandate Spurs Health Concerns

Florida announced Sept. 3rd that it plans to become the first state in the country to eliminate all vaccine mandates, including those required for public school students. The decision, made by Governor Ron DeSantis and Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo, ma...

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Georgetown School of Foreign Service @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social · 13d

This year, SFS is excited to welcome six new faculty—Eddie Deschapelles, Yifan (Flora) He, Bulelani Jili, Sheila Smith, @DrAndrewSteer and Michael Sulmeyer—who bring real-life experience, comprehensive research & interdisciplinary knowledge. 📚

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SFS welcomes new faculty in 2025-2026 | School of Foreign Service | Georgetown

This year, SFS welcomes six new faculty to the community: Eddie Deschapelles, Yifan (Flora) He, Bulelani Jili, Sheila Smith, Andrew Steer and Michael Sulmeyer.

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Georgetown School of Foreign Service @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social · 14d

What does it mean to be a dissident today? Yesterday, SFS & CERES hosted a conversation with Vladimir Kara-Murza & Benjamin Nathans, moderated by SFS Prof Michael David-Fox. They discussed Soviet dissidents, civil disobedience and the global rise of authoritarianism.

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