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a few Dr. Seuss books on display in a bookstore - includes The Cat in the Hat, Yertle the Turtle, The Lorax.

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The Political Roots of Dr. Seuss

To mark Dr. Seuss Day, we spoke with SIS professor Patrick Thaddeus Jackson to break down how Geisel’s whimsical drawings and silly rhymes reflected serious global issues.
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Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

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If US Attempts World Bank Retreat, AIIB Could Step In

A Trump-ordered review of Washington’s support of all international organizations has led to fears of the U.S. reducing funding or pulling out of the World Bank altogether.
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Germany's presumptive new chancellor, Friedrich Merz

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What Does 'Real Independence' from the US Mean for Germany?

In a new piece for The Conversation, SIS professor Garret Martin considers what Germany's presumptive new chancellor, Friedrich Merz, could mean when he says he is focused on achieving "independence" from the US.
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Flags from many nations.

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Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Named a Top Producer of Fulbright U.S. Students and Scholars

The university is one of 19 institutions named a top producer of both Fulbright US students and Fulbright US scholars for 2024–25.
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Germany's federal parliament

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Three Questions on Germany's Federal Election

SIS professor Garret Martin explains the importance of Germany’s recent election.
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Ukrainian flag

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Three Years of the Russia-Ukraine War

SIS professor Keith Darden answers questions about the current state of the war in Ukraine three years after Russia’s invasion.
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Denali

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What's in a Name? The Geopolitics of Renaming Landmarks

SIS professor Hansong Li discusses the reasoning behind the renaming of geographic features and landmarks and the possible geopolitical implications of those names.
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Exterior of School of International Service Building

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Navigating Uncertainty: Resources and Hope for the SIS Community

We've compiled resources, opportunities, and pathways forward to support you during this critical transition under the new administration.
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Israeli and Palestinian Flags

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Understanding the Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Agreement

SIS professor Boaz Atzili explains how a ceasefire agreement hopes to bring a long-awaited albeit fragile peace to the region.
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Syria’s Chemical Weapons after Assad: A CAS Conversation

An interview with Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Professor of Chemistry Stefano Costanzi about the history of chemical weapons in Syria—and what comes next after the fall of the Assad regime
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