The Center for International Trade & Security (CITS) was established in 1987 with the support of former U.S. Secretary of State Dean Rusk. Since its founding, CITS has developed a network of academic researchers, public officials and industry representatives with expertise in critical areas of national and international security. CITS advises policymakers and trains personnel around the world on nonproliferation and strategic trade controls, while serving as a hub of research, teaching and outreach on new and emerging security topics.

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New Faculty Friday: Q&A with Justin Conrad
New Faculty Friday: Q&A with Justin Conrad
Oct 2019

SPIA is excited to introduce Justin Conrad! Justin Conrad, Director of the Center for International Trade and Security and Associate Professor of International Affairs, received his PhD from Florida State

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Public Administration & Policy October Nonprofit of the Month: Athens Area Homeless Shelter
Public Administration & Policy October Nonprofit of the Month: Athens Area Homeless Shelter
Oct 2019

Public Administration and Policy is supporting Athens Area Homeless Shelter for the month of October. Athens Area Homeless Shelter (AAHS) is a nonprofit organization that provides collaborative, comprehensive services to

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SPIA alumnae Taylor Martin and Amber Morgan among 12 Horizons Scholarship recipients
SPIA alumnae Taylor Martin and Amber Morgan among 12 Horizons Scholarship recipients
Aug 2019

ARLINGTON, VA – Twelve women from around the country will share in more than $126,000 for their academic pursuits as the Women In Defense Horizons Scholarship class of 2019-20, the

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Upcoming Events

Nov 14
Film Screening – Tupinambá: The Return of the Land
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Hirsch Hall, Room 220
Nov 22
An Afternoon with Congressman Will Hurd
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Richard B. Russell Special Collections Library Auditorium