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Josef Korbel was a Czech-American diplomat and political scientist. During his public career, he served as Czechoslovakia's ambassador to Yugoslavia… more

Josef Korbel
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Political science 67%
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Do you know what’s on Denver’s November ballot? Join Korbel's @scrivnerinstitute.bsky.social, @axios.com Denver & @tdfcommunity.bsky.social for a deep-dive event on the Vibrant Denver bond package & other measures with Denver Mayor Mike Johnston. Register today!
Axios Denver - 🗳️ You're invited!
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by Josef Korbel

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Read @debak.bsky.social in a new @tnsr.org roundtable: From India–Pakistan skirmishes to US–China rivalry, nuclear stability in Southern Asia is under pressure. Factor in AUKUS-driven sub tech transfers, and the risk of escalation grows.
Navigating the New Nuclear Map - Texas National Security Review
The global nuclear order is undergoing rapid and complex transformations, driven by the expansion of arsenals, evolving doctrines, and the interplay of domestic and international politics. This roundt...
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How is U.S.—China rivalry fueling a dangerous cascade of nuclear proliferation across Southern Asia? @debak.bsky.social explores the ripple effects of AUKUS and regional competition.

📖 Read here: tnsr.org/roundtable/n...
"Cascades of Competition: Southern Asia, the Indo-Pacific, and AUKUS" by Debak Das Nuclear stability in Southern Asia is being shaped by different layers of competition in the Indo-Pacific. This article highlights two dynamics that are shaping nuclear competition in the region. The first, within Southern Asia, is states finding space to escalate at lower levels of conflict to address nuclear and military asymmetry. Pakistan is seeking to create space to escalate at lower levels of conflict against India, while India is doing the same against Pakistan on one side and China on the other. The second dynamic is a cascade of reactionary vertical proliferation that is occurring in the Indo-Pacific as a result of China and the United States’ strategic competition. While Washington and Beijing are responding to each other’s nuclear arsenals, India is responding to China’s arsenal, and Pakistan is responding to India’s nuclear modernization. The technology transfers and submarine proliferation in the Indo-Pacific precipitated by AUKUS are intensifying this dynamic.
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by Josef Korbel

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What’s the state of capitalism today? Is U.S. capitalism being remade by state power? Are struggles for a future beyond capitalism having an impact? Korbel Profs George DeMartino & Ilene Grabel tackle these Qs in an interview w/ @globalpolicy.bsky.social
www.globalpolicyjournal.com/blog/26/09/2...
Beyond Capitalism: The Diverse Economies Challenge
What’s the state of capitalism today? Is American capitalism being remade by state power? Are the struggles for a future beyond capitalism having an impact? Two renowned economists, George F. DeMartin...
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by Josef Korbel — Reposted by: Naazneen H. Barma

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We are so proud to be the home of @bridgingthegap.bsky.social! Congratulations to @naazneenbarma.bsky.social and the BtG team on their award of a new, $1M grant from @carnegiecorp.bsky.social to bring scholarly insights to public debate & decision-making on global challenges and U.S. foreign policy.
Carnegie Corporation of New York Board Approves 94 Grants Totaling $63,219,000 | Carnegie Corporation of New York
At its quarterly meeting held in New York City on September 11, 2025, Carnegie Corporation of New York’s Board of Trustees approved 94 grants totaling $63,219,000. Brief descriptions of each board-app...
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by Josef Korbel

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Need a primer on how water systems are organized? Read @lmendez-barrientos.bsky.social and colleagues, who explain how clearer definitions across infrastructure, governance, and operations can sharpen analysis and advance water security, sustainability, and equity:
(De)centralized Water Futures: Key Dimensions of Infrastructure, Governance, and Operations
Schematic of key dimensions visualized as a cube with governance, infrastructure, and operations & maintenance as the three axes with “Decentralized” and “Centralized” on each end. The cube is surrou....
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🧵 How did India acquire space technology that it then used for nuclear-capable ballistic missiles?

- It got technology from France to build the Space Launch Vehicle-3 rocket that became the Agni ballistic missile

- ISRO tech was used by DRDO #NukeSky

Read here:
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Explaining the Proliferation of Nuclear Delivery Vehicles
How and why do nuclear delivery vehicles proliferate? This article identifies a permissive environment in the nonproliferation regime shaped by three drivers for proliferation: First, the multipurp...
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by Josef Korbel

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We’re thrilled to welcome Carol Spahn, former Peace Corps Director, to the Korbel School faculty! From leading global development initiatives to relaunching the Peace Corps post-COVID, her experience will inspire and empower the next generation of global changemakers.
From Reshaping the Peace Corps to Teaching Tomorrow’s Leaders: Carol Spahn's Career of Service - Josef Korbel School of Global and Public Affairs
As Professor Carol Spahn prepares for her first quarter at Korbel, it’s no secret that international and public affairs face uncharted waters. But as Former Director of the Peace Corps […]
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by Josef Korbel

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Start your week with a new read: Korbel Professor @kaitsims.bsky.social on the potential impacts of global climate change on patterns of domestic violence.
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Dr. Kaitlyn M. Sims @kaitsims.bsky.social · 24d
🚨new pub alert!🚨

Absolutely thrilled that my new paper with Julia Sbroglio and Holly Gibbs is published at the Review of Economics of the Household.

link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Hot tempers: Differential effects of heat and drought on domestic violence - Review of Economics of the Household
Domestic violence (DV)–patterns of physical, sexual, economic, or psychological abuse by intimate partners and family members–persists as a serious national issue in Brazil despite public efforts to e...
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Reposted by: Josef Korbel, Daniel S. Goldberg

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🚨new pub alert!🚨

Absolutely thrilled that my new paper with Julia Sbroglio and Holly Gibbs is published at the Review of Economics of the Household.

link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Hot tempers: Differential effects of heat and drought on domestic violence - Review of Economics of the Household
Domestic violence (DV)–patterns of physical, sexual, economic, or psychological abuse by intimate partners and family members–persists as a serious national issue in Brazil despite public efforts to e...
link.springer.com
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Reposted by: Josef Korbel

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World leaders have taken 100,000+ overseas trips since 1990.

A new dataset shows what these journeys reveal: U.S. dominance, Africa’s rising role, and how most leaders still stick close to home.

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#polisky 🌍✈️
Map showing net inward visits from national leaders (1990-2024 average)
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by Josef Korbel

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The #data are in: Travel patterns of leaders are a powerful indicator of their priorities and perceived importance of other nations, and leaders are traveling more than ever. Read more from Pardee Institute's Collin Meisel and Kylie McKee in @us.theconversation.com:
We tracked every overseas trip by world leaders since the end of the Cold War – here’s what we found
Presidents and prime ministers are traveling more than their counterparts of a generation ago. And where they go tells us about global priorities.
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by Josef Korbel

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Korbel Prof @debak.bsky.social: Given the recent crises over China’s new ICBM silos, Iran’s ballistic missile testing, and North Korea’s continued expansion of missile forces, policymakers need to understand how states proliferate nuclear delivery vehicles to be able to limit their spread.
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Debak Das @debak.bsky.social · Sep 5
🚨 How & why do nuclear delivery vehicles proliferate? My article on the spread of delivery vehicles is out at Security Studies! #OpenAccess

It explains:
- Why the NPT allows nuclear delivery vehicles to spread
- How did India acquire its #nuclear delivery technology
tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Explaining the Proliferation of Nuclear Delivery Vehicles
How and why do nuclear delivery vehicles proliferate? This article identifies a permissive environment in the nonproliferation regime shaped by three drivers for proliferation: First, the multipurp...
tandfonline.com
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by Josef Korbel

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Welcome to campus! We can't wait to see where your DU and Korbel experiences take you!
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University of Denver @uofdenver.bsky.social · Sep 4
This year's class photo. 📸

#UniversityofDenver x #Classof2029
Aerial view of a large group of people forming the letters "DU" on a sports field marked with the word "DENVER" and mountain graphics, indicating the University of Denver.
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Reposted by: Josef Korbel

debak.bsky.social
🚨 How & why do nuclear delivery vehicles proliferate? My article on the spread of delivery vehicles is out at Security Studies! #OpenAccess

It explains:
- Why the NPT allows nuclear delivery vehicles to spread
- How did India acquire its #nuclear delivery technology
tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Explaining the Proliferation of Nuclear Delivery Vehicles
How and why do nuclear delivery vehicles proliferate? This article identifies a permissive environment in the nonproliferation regime shaped by three drivers for proliferation: First, the multipurp...
tandfonline.com
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uofdenver.bsky.social
This year's class photo. 📸

#UniversityofDenver x #Classof2029
Aerial view of a large group of people forming the letters "DU" on a sports field marked with the word "DENVER" and mountain graphics, indicating the University of Denver.
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by Josef Korbel

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It's important for law enforcement agencies to see themselves as subject to community input and expertise, Korbel Prof Ajenai Clemmons, told @denvergazette.com. In democracies, policing should be understood as something that's of service to the community and, therefore, subject to community consent.
Narrowing the gap: Golden police chief aims to build trust with community
Golden Police Cheif Joe Harvey's Community Engagement Group was established in 2023, allowing members of the community to build trust with the local police department. Is it working? Citizens and
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by Josef Korbel

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"The cases cited by the Trump administration are not the norm," said Prof @kaitsims.bsky.social who studied the effects of ILs' bail reform law. "The vast majority of the time in Illinois, everything turned out fine when defendants in low-level criminal cases were allowed to go home without bail."
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Law360 @law360.bsky.social · Aug 29
President Donald Trump's recent executive orders threatening several cities and states that limit cash bail would end a "government-backed crime spree," according to the White House, despite data largely showing declining crime rates. www.law360.com/artic...
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President Donald Trump's recent executive orders threatening several cities and states that limit cash bail would end a "government-backed crime spree," according to the White House, despite data largely showing declining crime rates. www.law360.com/artic...

by Josef Korbel

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Join a community of scholars tackling some of the world’s most pressing issues. Do it from Denver, with hiking, skiing, and sunshine alongside meaningful academic work @uofdenver.bsky.social
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Naazneen Barma @naazneenbarma.bsky.social · Aug 27
📣 We are searching for a tenure-line assistant or associate professor with a focus on the intersection of technology and global and public affairs @josefkorbelschool.bsky.social — please share across your networks.
#polisky #psjobs #poliscijobs Apply by September 15.
jobs.du.edu/en-us/job/49...
Details - Assistant or Associate Professor, Global and Public Affairs - Josef Korbel School of Global and Public Affairs | University of Denver
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by Josef Korbel

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Curious about Korbel’s Pardee Institute? Their newly-released Annual Review shows how the International Futures (IFs) model, global partnerships, and student-driven research shape practical forecasting for policy on climate, conflict, development, and more. korbel.du.edu/pardee-resou...
Pardee 2024-2025 Annual Review - Josef Korbel School of Global and Public Affairs
Annual Update for the Pardee Institute for International Futures, 2024-2025. The International Futures (IFs) forecasting system is central to much of the Pardee Institute’s work, constantly helping us...
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by Josef Korbel

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Korbel’s @hilarymatfess.bsky.social and journalist Mehret Berhe report from Ethiopia: Tigrayan women faced mass human rights violations, then fought in the civil war. Now they confront new battles in the post-war transition. Read their stories:
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Hilary Matfess @hilarymatfess.bsky.social · Aug 28
thrilled that my latest article on women fighters in Tigray (with Mehret Berhe) has been published with @wpr.bsky.social: www.worldpoliticsreview.com/ethiopia-tig...
In Post-War Ethiopia, Tigray’s Female Veterans Fear Being Forgotten
The women and girls who took up arms for Tigray are now at risk of being left behind in Ethiopia’s postwar transition.
www.worldpoliticsreview.com
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thrilled that my latest article on women fighters in Tigray (with Mehret Berhe) has been published with @wpr.bsky.social: www.worldpoliticsreview.com/ethiopia-tig...
In Post-War Ethiopia, Tigray’s Female Veterans Fear Being Forgotten
The women and girls who took up arms for Tigray are now at risk of being left behind in Ethiopia’s postwar transition.
www.worldpoliticsreview.com
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by Naazneen H. Barma — Reposted by: Josef Korbel, Nikolas K. Gvosdev

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📣 We are searching for a tenure-line assistant or associate professor with a focus on the intersection of technology and global and public affairs @josefkorbelschool.bsky.social — please share across your networks.
#polisky #psjobs #poliscijobs Apply by September 15.
jobs.du.edu/en-us/job/49...
Details - Assistant or Associate Professor, Global and Public Affairs - Josef Korbel School of Global and Public Affairs | University of Denver
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by Josef Korbel

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Important insight into the uneasy peace in northern Ethiopia from Korbel's @hilarymatfess.bsky.social
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Hilary Matfess @hilarymatfess.bsky.social · Aug 19
My latest with the Global Observatory, on the need for urgent action in #Tigray: theglobalobservatory.org/2025/08/urge...
Urgent Action Is Needed to Prevent Tigray from Sliding Back into War - IPI Global Observatory
The current state of “no war no peace” in northern Ethiopia seems to be preserved only by the rainy season’s predictable afternoon showers and relatively chill air. Tigrayans are making anxious prepar...
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by Josef Korbel

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From Denver to the world: Prof. Micheline Ishay is shaping conversations on global affairs. French speakers, catch her latest interview with France Info: bit.ly/45kRSlC
Journalistes tués à Gaza : "La question est de savoir pourquoi les Israéliens n'ont pas ouvert leurs portes à la presse internationale", estime Micheline Ishay, spécialiste du Moyen-Orient
Micheline Ishay, directrice du Centre d'études du Moyen-Orient de l'Université de Denver (États-Unis), est l'invitée du "10 minutes info" de franceinfo mardi 12 août 2025.
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Reposted by: Josef Korbel, Timnit Gebru

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My latest with the Global Observatory, on the need for urgent action in #Tigray: theglobalobservatory.org/2025/08/urge...
Urgent Action Is Needed to Prevent Tigray from Sliding Back into War - IPI Global Observatory
The current state of “no war no peace” in northern Ethiopia seems to be preserved only by the rainy season’s predictable afternoon showers and relatively chill air. Tigrayans are making anxious prepar...
theglobalobservatory.org
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by Josef Korbel

josefkorbelschool.bsky.social
Even with big, integrated pushes toward the #SDGs, most countries won’t hit many 2030 or 2050 targets. New analysis by Professor Barry Hughes & the Pardee Institute finds human development gains often outpace environmental ones—but synergies beat trade-offs, making combined action the best bet.
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We were thrilled to have four @josefkorbelschool.bsky.social students attend this year's Aspen Security Forum thanks to our ongoing partnership.

Student Ahmad Saleem reflected on the unique opportunity to connect with global leaders in international affairs in this article: bit.ly/3ITaYqn
Attending the Aspen Security Forum: Connecting Theory to Practice - Josef Korbel School of Global and Public Affairs
This reflection was written by Ahmad Saleem (MA, International Security, 2025), one of four students selected to represent the Josef Korbel School of Global and Public Affairs at the 2025 […]
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by Josef Korbel

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The Pardee Institute at Korbel contributed to the first-ever @un.org Global Risk Report—narrowing 100+ threats down to 28 of the world’s most pressing risks, from AI to disinformation to climate change. Their work helped turn expert insight into data-driven foresight. Check out the full report:
UNHQ Global Risk Report
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