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Meet the Faculty

SIS has more than 120 full time faculty from across the social sciences including anthropology, economics, geography, law, political science, and sociology. Our faculty research and write on a variety of geographic and intellectual areas; many have extensive experience in the public and private sectors, both in the United States and internationally.  

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Research interests

  • US foreign policy

  • Foreign policy decision making

  • NATO

  • US-Russia relations 

Environment, Development & Health

The SIS Department of Environment, Development, and Health (EDH) defends and cares for life on Earth through research, teaching, advocacy, and policy.

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Politics, Governance & Economics

In SIS’s Department of Politics, Governance, and Economics (PGE), our faculty of political scientists, economists, and top regional specialists investigate longstanding and emerging questions related to power, identity, and institutions.

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Global Inquiry

The SIS Department of Global Inquiry (DGI) is engaged in producing knowledge and educating students in ways that contribute to the overall transformation of the world.

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Peace, Human Rights & Cultural Relations

Through ethical engagement, the SIS Department of Peace, Human Rights & Cultural Relations seeks to eliminate violence, ranging from war and genocide to interpersonal and structural violence.

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Foreign Policy & Global Security

The SIS Department of Foreign Policy and Global Security (FPGS) produces new knowledge on international policy and security challenges and trains the next generation of leaders to navigate those challenges effectively.

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