Research

Research with purpose.

The faculty of the School of International Service pursue research that aims to tackle the greatest global challenges of our time. Our faculty body includes specialists across a wide range of fields who are experts in a variety of methods and deeply knowledgeable about all the regions of our globe. We hope you’ll take a moment to explore all of the exciting research projects, publications, and events happening at SIS.

Recent Highlights

SIS Announces 2025 Research Fellows

Jeff Bachman and Esther Brito Ruiz, The politics of war and aggression

Guy Ziv Named SIS Scholar-Teacher of the Year 2024-2025

Upcoming Book Launches

In the Media

Op-Eds and News Interviews

Dana Fisher, "" (Rolling Stone)
Bob Koopman, quoted in "" (NBC15 News)
Akbar Ahmed, quoted in "" (Views & News)
Robin Broad, "" (Newsweek)
Jim Goldgeier, quoted in "" (Newsweek)
Julien Zarifian, "" (DAWN)
Bob Koopman and Michael Stanaitis, quoted in "" (Politifact)
Dana Fisher, quoted in "" (Grist)
Amitav Acharya, "" (New York Times)
Joseph Torigian, quoted in "" (New York Times)
Sara Nawaz, quoted in "" (Science)
Yerevan Saeed, quoted in "" (Gulf States Newsletter)
Sumitra Badrinathan, "" (Hindustan Times)
Johanna Mendelson Forman, "" (Foreign Policy)

Podcasts and Media Interviews

Guy Ziv on Background Briefing with Ian Masters: ""
Sarah Snyder on a discussing "Building Schools Abroad: American Expats as Informal Diplomats"
Jeff Bachman on Genocide Watch podcast: ""
Omekongo Dibinga on DC News Now: ""
Angela Pashayan on Survey & Behond: ""
Joshua Rovner on discussing his book "Strategy and Grand Strategy"
Boaz Atzili on discussing the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal
Omekongo Dibinga on DC News Now: ""
Sarah Khan on discussing the domestic and international political implications of a Trump presidency, including for Pakistan
Joseph Torigian on discussing the late President Jimmy Carter’s impact on US-China relations
SIS' Institute for Responsible Carbon Removal has taken over the podcast, with live
Jim Goldgeier on E-International Relations' Thinking Global podcast: ""
Joseph Torigian on PBS Frontline: ""
Dana Fisher on Brookings' Climate Sense podcast: H

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