Fruits and vegetables piled high in a large waste container

Environmental Policy ·

The Food We Never Eat

A look at how U.S. policy and corporate power are driving a food waste crisis and what AU SIS researchers say we should do about it.
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Diana Morillo, Jared Aguilera, Noah Harshbarger, and Daniel Chavez at the Cyber 9/12 Competition in DC.

Student Life ·

Student Reflection: Responding to Simulated Cyber Catastrophe

Three SIS master’s students offer reflections on their participation in this year’s Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge in Washington, DC.
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Glover Gate in spring

International ·

AU Named Top Producer of Peace Corps Volunteers for 14th Consecutive Year

With 35 Eagles currently serving in 23 countries, the university continues its 60-year tradition of global service and intercultural exchange.
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A collage image of photos taken during the Mosaic Collective and Alumni Reunion in 2025.

Alumni ·

Celebrating Mosaic Collective Alumni Leaders

Meet the current Mosaic Collective chairs and volunteer leaders.
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Policy Analysis ·

How Iranian Hackers Pose a Threat to US Critical Infrastructure

Professor William Akoto discusses the recent cyberattack on Stryker Corp. by an Iran-linked group and examines how cyber operations are often used during periods of geopolitical tension.
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members of the AU SIS delegation at the NXT Conclave with Lord Parekh

International ·

SIS Joins Global Leaders at NXT Conclave in New Delhi

A four-member SIS delegation—faculty, undergraduate student, PhD candidate, and master's alumna—joined world leaders at New Delhi's NXT Conclave to discuss India's global future. Henry Moskov, SIS/BA ’26, shares his reflections on the opportunity.
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Olga Stefanishyna, Ukraine’s ambassador to the US

International ·

“We Are Unbreakable”: Ukraine’s Ambassador to the US Details Star Wars Reality and Defense Advancements

SIS hosted Olga Stefanishyna on March 17 to discuss the human cost of war, the power of civilian ingenuity, and the high stakes of future negotiations
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A soccer ball sits on an empty field in a stadium

Research ·

Security, Politics, and Diplomacy at the 2026 World Cup

Professor Robert Kelley answers questions about security, diplomacy, and boycott threats leading up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Iran highlighted in red on a map with targets

International ·

What's at Stake in the Iran Conflict

As the Iran conflict continues to evolve, SIS faculty weigh in on pressing topics and explain the broader global implications.
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The United States Capitol Building

Policy Analysis ·

What Role Does Congress Play in the U.S.’s War with Iran?

SIS professor Jordan Tama helps explain the role of Congress in authorizing U.S. military operations and what that means for ongoing U.S. actions in Iran.
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