The School of International Service is a top-10 school for international relations

International ·

SIS Ranked a Top School in the World for International Relations

Foreign Policy magazine placed the School of International Service in the top tier of undergraduate, masters, and PhD international relations programs around the world in latest rankings.
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The Mount »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Hotel was the home of the Bretton Woods Conference.

International ·

The Importance of Bretton Woods, 80 Years Later

A Q&A with SIS professors on the 80th anniversary of the Bretton Woods Conference and its importance in the end of World War II.
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Keir Starmer

International ·

Britain's New Prime Minister has a Chance to Reset Ties With the White House

Britain's new Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, will have the opportunity to show that the U.K. is back on the global stage.
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Blue and white NATO banners are stacked side by side

International ·

Four Things to Watch for as NATO Leaders Meet in US

SIS professor Garret Martin analyzes key topics on the agenda for world leaders at the NATO summit hosted in »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ, DC, July 9-11, 2024.
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President Lyndon B. Johnson shakes hands with Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. after signing the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Photo Credit: LBJ Presidential Library

Government & Politics ·

The Legacy of the Civil Rights Act, 60 Years Later

SIS professors Omekongo Dibinga and Sarah Snyder explain the historical significance and lasting legacy of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 on its 60th anniversary.
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Professor Jordanna Matlon

Announcement ·

American U. Professor Receives Prestigious American Sociological Association Book Award

AU professor Jordanna Matlon receives the 2024 Distinguished Scholarly Book Award from the American Sociological Association.
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Chris Chavers, SIS/MA '25

Student Life ·

SIS Student Advocates for Transgender Rights

During Pride Month, we caught up with Chris Chavers, SIS/MA ’25, to learn more about his role at Transgender Law Center, the work the organization does, and how his studies at SIS furthered his work in LGBTQ+ rights.
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Narendra Modi

International ·

What Do the Results of India's Elections Mean?

SIS professors Sumitra Badrinathan and Samantha Agarwal offer analysis on the results of India’s recent general election.
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photos of five new SIS faculty members on a blue background field

International ·

SIS Welcomes New Faculty

AU’s School of International Service will welcome five new full-time faculty members in academic year 2024–25.
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Voters in Mexico cast ballots in general election on June 2, 2024.

International ·

Three Questions on Mexico's Election Results

SIS Distinguished Diplomat in Residence Earl Anthony Wayne answers questions about Mexico’s 2024 election.
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