AU Community of Scholars

Today was the last day for the 2024 Community of Scholars Cohort! We are thrilled to have hosted these amazing young scholars on a Washington, D.C. campus to study international affairs in one of the political centers of the world. It was amazing to hear from some of them, as well as Senior Director Ullman, Director Guerrero, and Head and Second Head RAs Mrittika and Michael. Congratulations everyone!

Today, CoS students traveled to the British Embassy of D.C.! They spoke with three panelists about UK-US relations and what it’s like to work internationally in government.

CoS students walked down the USIP peace trail in the National Mall of D.C. They passed the Korean War memorial and looked at the Washington skyline.

The Community of Scholar students went to visit the United States Institute of Peace headquarters in the National Mall of Washington, D.C! They walked through its unique architecture and heard from Manager of Public Visitor programs, Ellie Quinlan. They asked questions about the role of the USIP in fostering peace and productive dialogue in global conflict.

Today Community of Scholar students went to visit the Headquarters 1 building of the International Monetary Fund! They heard from Public Affairs Officer, Weijie Zhu, and were able to ask questions to Senior Economist, Neil Shenai, from the Strategy, Policy, & Review Department

To mark the first day of the 2024 season, Community of Scholar students had breakfast in the Abramson Founders room in the School of International Service Building! They heard from Program Director Jeanne Guerrero, Dean Shannon Hader, and learned about the history of SIS as an interdisciplinary department committed to waging peace

We are delighted to welcome the 2024 Cohort of the Community of Scholars at American University!

Mexican Ambassador to the US, Esteban Moctezuma Barragán, spoke today at SIS. Each year CoS have the opportunity to hear from ambassadors just like him. For more information about the summer pre-college program, click the link in our bio.

It's not too early to think about next summer. Community of Scholars is a great program for rising juniors and seniors interested in international affairs. Check it out!

Community of Scholars The Community of Scholars offers academically outstanding students the chance to broaden their understanding of international relations by enrolling in a 3-credit college class designed just for them. Students admitted to this program will sample the undergraduate experience and take advantage of wh...

CoS speaker and former U.S. Ambassador Anthony Wayne writes about the history of U.S.-Mexican relations.

A Bicentennial Relationship Still Facing Growing Pains - Pulse News Mexico OPINION By EARL ANTHONY WAYNE, former U.S. ambassador to Mexico Monday, Dec. 12, marks 200 years of U.S.-Mexico relations. This occasion provides a special opportunity to value how intertwined the two nations are, and how, more than ever, each country’s well-being depends on finding the best possi...

CoS professor Guy Ziv spoke with Politico about President Biden’s approach to U.S.-Israel relations.

Biden’s private approach with Bibi may not cut it Pursuing those goals was hard enough the last time Biden and Netanyahu were colleagues. It’ll be harder this time around as Bibi must keep his ultranationalist flank happy to remain in control and possibly avoid prison.

Hear CoS Professor Guy Ziv's insights on the Israeli elections in this interview:

An Update on the Israeli Election Trending For a Netanyahu Comeback Background Briefing goes far beyond the headlines and deep under the radar to bring forward truths unheard elsewhere in American media. Background Briefing features international and national news, ex

Community of Scholars Professor Garret Martin discusses transatlantic relations with Federica Mogherini, former high representative of the European Union.

CoS Professor Sajjad offers key insight on aid to Ukraine. Read about it here:

Generous Aid to Ukraine is Diverting Resources Away from Other Refugee Crises Around the World The humanitarian aid response to the war in Ukraine has been overwhelming, while refugees in crisis around the world are receiving less attention and less aid.

Read about the benefits of attending SIS's pre-college summer program. It's a great way to test out college!

Community of Scholars Pre-college Program Pays Dividends for SIS Undergrads The Community of Scholars program gives high school students the opportunity to experience a slice of college life.

U.S. State Department official Paul Prokop delivered an engaging talk today on US-China relations.

CoS students weren’t shy at the German Embassy today. They kept the German official on her toes with their engaging questions.

CoS students in SiS atrium.

CoS Students hanging out on the quad and at SIS.

Community of Scholars 2022 has begun! Students heard from Ambassador Wayne and asked engaging questions about his diplomatic experience.

It’s spring at SIS! Don’t forget to check out our summer Pre-college program.

Spring is around the corner. Students interested in international relations should check out Community of Scholars, AU's pre-college summer program in international affairs. Visit https://www.american.edu/sis/communityofscholars/

Community of Scholars The Community of Scholars offers academically outstanding students the chance to broaden their understanding of international relations by enrolling in a 3-credit college class designed just for them. Students admitted to this program will sample the undergraduate experience and take advantage of wh...

Community of Scholars Professor Jong Eun Lee lends writes about South Korean politics. Read more here: https://nationalinterest.org/blog/korea-watch/south-korea%E2%80%99s-presidential-candidates-offer-contrasting-visions-foreign-policy

South Korea’s Presidential Candidates Offer Contrasting Visions For Foreign Policy As two main contenders for South Korea’s presidential election, campaigns of Lee Jae Myung and Yoon Seok Yeol present foreign policy platforms that overlap somewhat but also contrast with each other in their broad policy orientations.

It's not too early to think about summer! Applications for Community of Scholars are now open. Find out more here: https://www.american.edu/sis/communityofscholars/

Community of Scholars The Community of Scholars offers academically outstanding students the chance to broaden their understanding of international relations by enrolling in a 3-credit college class designed just for them. Students admitted to this program will sample the undergraduate experience and take advantage of wh...

CoS Professor Guy Ziv was highlighted in Washington Diplomat. Read more: https://washdiplomat.com/israeli-palestinian-experts-revisit-madrid-peace-talks-30-years-later/?mc_cid=4b39248100&mc_eid=0754e40c53

Israeli, Palestinian experts revisit Madrid peace talks, 30 years later | Washington Diplomat On Oct. 30, 1991, in the presence of President George H.W. Bush, Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev and other leaders, the first major peace conference between Israel and its Arab neighbors got underway in Madrid.

Community of Scholars guest instructor David Morrow gives his expert advice on carbon removal. Read more: https://www.american.edu/sis/news/20211014-6-things-to-know-about-carbon-removal-and-climate-change.cfm

6 Things to Know about Carbon Removal and Climate Change We asked David Morrow, director of research at SIS’s Institute for Carbon Removal Law and Policy, to share with us six things to know about carbon removal and climate change.

CoS Professor Tazreena Sajjad mobilize AU community to assist in Afghanistan evacuation effort. Read more: https://www.american.edu/sis/news/20210924-au-community-conducted-critical-research-during-afghanistan-evacuation.cfm

AU Community Conducted Critical Research during Afghanistan Evacuation SIS professor Tazreena Sajjad and Stephen Angelsmith of AU CCES mobilized the AU community to conduct research to assist the Afghanistan evacuation effort.

Community of Scholars professor Tazreena Sajjad writes about the refuge crisis in Afghanistan. Read more: https://www.american.edu/sis/news/20210823-where-do-afghanistans-refugees-go.cfm

Where Do Afghanistan’s Refugees Go? Don’t be misled by the scenes from Kabul airport. Most Afghan refugees don’t leave in an airplane, and few will settle in the United States.

Community of Scholars professor Guy Ziv is in the news. Read more.
https://www.american.edu/sis/news/20210901-how-we-spent-our-summer-2021.cfm

How We Spent Our Summer 2021 We caught up with a few SIS professors, students, and a recent alumna to find out how they spent their time during the summer months.