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Shedding Taiwan's 'Invisibility Cloak': Global and Regional Prospects

Please join us for a panel to discuss Taiwan’s prospects for gaining greater international space.

Korea Policy Forum: South Korea’s Presidential Election and US-ROK Relations

South Koreans will soon go to the polls to elect their next president on March 9, 2022. The two leading candidates are former Gyeonggi Province Governor Lee Jae-myung from the ruling Democratic Party and former Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-youl from the opposition People Power Party. As these two candidates hold divergent views on foreign policy, the results of this consequential election will surely have a major impact on US-ROK

The Rule of Law and the Role of Strategy in US Nuclear Doctrine

This spring, Scott Sagan and Allen Weiner from Stanford University published an article titled "The Rule of Law and the Role of Strategy in US Nuclear Doctrine" in the journal International Security.  As the Biden Administration moves toward completion of its Nuclear Posture Review, this timely article has sparked numerous debates about how best to ensure that US nuclear policy fully conforms to the law of armed conflict.

GW Chemistry Doctoral Program Virtual Information Session

We are holding a Virtual Information Session for the GW Chemistry doctoral program. It will take place Tuesday Dec. 7 at 5:00 p.m. EST and be hosted by our Chair of Graduate Admissions (Cynthia Dowd) and our Director of Graduate Studies (Martin Zysmilich). We will share information about our doctoral program, departmental research opportunities, beautiful new building in downtown DC, and fully funded doctoral fellowships.

Myanmar in Crisis

Since the February 2021 coup, Myanmar has been plunged into a political and humanitarian crisis.  What has this meant for the people of Myanmar and how are they seeking to overcome these deep challenges? In this special event, we will begin with a viewing of “Padauk: Myanmar Spring,” a short film documenting citizens’ efforts to reverse the coup.

The Light and Shadow of Foreign Policy Taken by Joseon During the Period of Ming and Qing Dynastic Change

The geopolitical reality of the Korean Peninsula is grim. It is sandwiched between China and Japan. After the fall of Goguryeo, once a regional power in East Asia, successive dynasties on the Korean Peninsula faced internal upheaval or crises whenever external powers were exchanged or replaced. This is because they were forced to ‘stand in line’ and ‘choose’ between the existing hegemony (覇權國) and the emerging challenging country.

New Books in Asian Studies: Murakami Haruki and Our Years of Pilgrimage

In this upcoming edition of the 2021 New Books in Asian Studies series, the Sigur Center will host a discussion of Murakami Haruki and Our Years of Pilgrimage, featuring insights from editors Gitte Marianne Hansen (Newcastle University, UK) and Michael Tsang (Birkbeck, University of London), and contributors Ted Goossen (York University, Canada), Jay Rubin (Harvard University),

Ukraine in Russian Energy Chains: Threat or Temptation?

Scholars and pundits have often discussed Russia’s use of energy as a weapon and element of threat against post-Soviet states such as Ukraine. The current European energy supply crunch against the background of Russia's pressure for certification of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline brings these issues to the top of the EU and Transatlantic agenda.

New Era and New Concepts in the Study of Race in Public Administration and Policy: Radicalizing, Whiteness, and More

Professor Strader joins public administration scholars whose research concerns old and emerging ideas about race and racial inequality. She’ll discuss about her latest project, which evaluates the use of race in representative bureaucracy theory. By drawing from political science, sociology, and cultural/ethnic studies, she explores anti-oppressionist research and actionable agendas for advancing social equity through public

The Trajectory of Belarus: From Popular Protests to International Provocations

Belarus is in the media spotlight for its weaponization of the migrant crisis at the Belarus-Poland border, triggering broad European criticisms that add to the wave of critiques and sanctions that followed the forced landing of Ryanair Flight 4978 and subsequent arrest of opposition activist Roman Protasevich...

Hearing Loss and the Aging Brain

Join the GW Institute for Brain Health and Dementia for our virtual seminar series, Addressing Dementia Across the Public Health Spectrum. This session will be presented by Dr. Jennifer Deal, an Assistant Professor of Epidemiology and Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at the Johns Hopkins University.

Webinar: CCAS Tips and Best Practices for Applying to Graduate School

Hear from our experienced admissions team who will provide some helpful tips on making your graduate school application to the GW Columbian College of Arts and Sciences stand above the rest!

The session will be full of helpful insights to:

Information Session: Art Therapy (MA)

Join us online for an information session discussing the field of art therapy and GW's master's program. The GW Art Therapy Graduate Program trains exceptionally skilled therapists whose professional practice is grounded in a broad understanding of the most current clinical art therapy, counseling and trauma theories.

Webinar: CCAS Funding Your Graduate Education

Learn about the graduate funding offered at the GW Columbian College of Arts and Sciences. Members of the Office of Admissions staff will be available to answer any questions you may have about scholarships, awards, assistantships and much more.

Information Session: Applied Economics (MS)

Join Professor Dr. Joann Weiner online for a discussion about how the GW Columbian College's Master of Arts in Applied Economics can take your career to the next level.

Turkey as a 'Model' of Muslim Authoritarianism?

Turkey’s recent transition to authoritarianism has been a curious topic for scholars who hailed it as as successful case of Muslim governance models.

Information Session: Statistics and Biostatistics (MS and PhD)

Join the GW Columbian College's Department of Statistics to learn how the our Master of Science and PhD programs in statistics and biostatistics can take your career to the next level.

In this session, you will gain insight into admissions requirements, coursework and career outcomes. Whether you are experienced in this field or looking to make a career change, we look forward to speaking with

Webinar: CCAS Tips and Best Practices for Applying to Graduate School

Hear from our experienced admissions team who will provide some helpful tips on making your graduate school application to the GW Columbian College of Arts and Sciences stand above the rest!

The session will be full of helpful insights to:

Information Session: Art Therapy (MA)

Join us online for an information session discussing the field of art therapy and GW's master's program. The GW Art Therapy Graduate Program trains exceptionally skilled therapists whose professional practice is grounded in a broad understanding of the most current clinical art therapy, counseling and trauma theories.

Information Session: Art Therapy (MA)

Join us online for an information session discussing the field of art therapy and GW's master's program. The GW Art Therapy Graduate Program trains exceptionally skilled therapists whose professional practice is grounded in a broad understanding of the most current clinical art therapy, counseling and trauma theories.

Information Session: Art Therapy (MA)

Join us online for an information session discussing the field of art therapy and GW's master's program. The GW Art Therapy Graduate Program trains exceptionally skilled therapists whose professional practice is grounded in a broad understanding of the most current clinical art therapy, counseling and trauma theories.

Information Session: Art Therapy (MA)

Join us online for an information session discussing the field of art therapy and GW's master's program. The GW Art Therapy Graduate Program trains exceptionally skilled therapists whose professional practice is grounded in a broad understanding of the most current clinical art therapy, counseling and trauma theories.