Dear International Affairs Alumni and Friends, It has been a year of unprecedented challenges for the world community. My colleagues and I in the Department of International Affairs have reflected
Archive for the ‘Department of International Affairs’ Category
Jun 2021
SPIA professor links terror attacks to social desirability bias in new article
By: Rachael Andrews In his most recent research article, “Threat-Inducing Violent Events Exacerbate Social Desirability Bias in Survey Responses,” Dr. Shane Singh, along with his co-author, investigates the connection between
Apr 2021
SPIA community seeks to advance diversity and inclusion with new initiative
By: Rachael Andrews The Department of International Affairs has established a Diversity and Inclusion Working Group, which began in Fall 2020. The working group is dedicated to enhancing diversity, equity,
Apr 2021
SPIA professor studies the rise of far-right candidates in the 2018 Brazil election
By: Rachael Andrews The popularity of far-right candidates in democratic elections is growing worldwide. Mollie Cohen, assistant professor of international affairs, is shedding light on the phenomena through an exploration
Nov 2020
Why sanctions can worsen human rights abuses
By Rachael Andrews A considerable body of research shows economic sanctions can exacerbate human rights abuses. But the reasons have remained unclear. Seeking to better define this causal relationship, researchers at
Oct 2020
Dr. Lihi Ben Shitrit publishes new book
In her new book, “Women and the Holy City: The Struggle over Jerusalem’s Sacred Space,” SPIA professor Dr. Lihi Ben Shitrit explores the gendered lens in the struggle over holy
Oct 2020
Women’s ideology affects gender discrimination views
By: Rachael Andrews Research shows a woman’s political ideology affects her views of sexism Athens, Ga. – Women who have experienced gender discrimination report higher levels of political participation and
Sep 2020
Q&A with Dean Auer: COVID-19 Crisis Communications: The Challenges for Environmental Organizations
By: Rachael Andrews Dr. Matthew R. Auer, Dean of the School of Public and International Affairs, recently investigated COVID-19’s impacts on environmental organizations. His article, titled, “Covid-19 Crisis Communications: The
Sep 2020
SPIA student reflects on her experience amidst prestigious new internship
By: Rachael Andrews Hannah Kelley, a graduate student in the Master of International Policy (MIP) program, has recently accepted a prestigious internship with the United States Department of Commerce. Hannah’s
Jun 2020
SPIA professor researches gender norms in international courts
By: Rachael Andrews Dr. Maryann Gallagher, lecturer in the department of international affairs, is using her courses on gender and international affairs to inform her research on international courts. In
