Congratulations to Minjin Choi, winner of the 2026 SPIA Graduate Student Excellence in Teaching Award! Minjin was recognized for her exceptional teaching and contributions to student development.

Congratulations to Dr. Zimmermann, winner of the 2026 SPIA Excellence in Research Award! Dr. Zimmermann was recognized by the School of Public and International Affairs for "publishing some of the most cutting-edge research while positively influencing human well-being."

Congratulations to Dr. Hyunjoo (Jay) Lee on successfully defending her dissertation! 🎓 And thanks to committee members Ryan Powers, Jeff Berejikian, and Justin Conrad for their support. Congratulations, Dr. Lee!

Congratulations to the newest Ph.D. from @ugaintl.bsky.social, Dr. Solbi Kim! She successfully defended her dissertation this week, with the support of committee members Shane Singh, Markus Crepaz and Alexa Bankert. Congrats, Dr. Kim!

Congratulations to Dr. Gallagher on receiving the Morehead/Bullock Outstanding Honors Faculty Award and to Dr. Saglam on receiving the Floyd C. Newton, Jr. Outstanding Honors Faculty Award. Both are recognized for their superior teaching, mentoring, and dedication to students!

Professor Shane Singh and his colleagues have a brand new article at Political Psychology: "Do emotions drive the link between winning and satisfaction with democracy? Leveraging the Super Bowl, the World Cup, and The Lion King" Check it out here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Thank you to Dr. Idean Salehyan for providing very timely insights about the Iranian regime. We are excited to announce that Dr. Salehyan will join our faculty as Professor of International Relations, beginning in August!

Professor Jeff Berejikian and co-authors have a new article at International Political Science Review: "The Causes and Consequences of Public Misperceptions About the Origins of the Russo-Ukrainian War" Read it here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....

Join us on February 27 for a guest lecture by Idean Salehyan of the University of North Texas. Titled “Politics and Protest in Contemporary Iran,” the talk will examine the roots and consequences of Iran’s recent unrest. The event begins at 10:00 a.m. in the Punaro Room, fourth floor of Baldwin Hall

Meet our star students! Justin Cohen is a senior majoring in Political Science and International Affairs, and he has completed the Richard B. Russell Security Leadership Program. In 2025, he was a delegate in the U.S. Congress-Republic of Korea National Assembly Exchange Program.

Congratulations to Nishat Nayla, the winner of this year's Christopher S. Allen Undergraduate Research Award! Nishat received the scholarship in recognition for her excellent project: "Barrel to Byte: How Oil Wealth is Funding the Global AI Race."

@ugaintl.bsky.social professor Ishtiaque Fazlul uses data to improve human well-being around the world! Read about his innovative work here: news.uga.edu/assistant-pr...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Professor Emeritus Dr. Han S. Park. Dr. Park taught at UGA for 45 years and was the founding director of the Center for the Study of Global Issues (GLOBIS), where he played a pivotal role in Track II diplomacy.

In the new special issue of @pspolisci.bsky.social, Professors Maryann Gallagher and @justinconrad.bsky.social discuss "Expanding Youth Education On Nuclear Weapons." Check out the article here! www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

Ph.D. student Yuge Wang and Professor Rongbin Han have a new study at the journal Governance! Authoritarian Elasticity: How Autocracies May Effectively Mobilize for Crisis Management onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....

Congratulations to Dr. Gabriel de Azevedo Soyer! He successfully defended his dissertation this week, and will begin a postdoc at UCLouvain in January. Thanks to committee members Laura Zimmerman, Shane Singh, Greg Thaler and Joseph Ornstein.

Congrats, @casmudde.bsky.social!

Congratulations to Professor Cas Mudde, who will be awarded an Honorary Doctorate by Södertörn University! The conferral of the degree recognizes Dr. Mudde's "significant contributions to society and culture." www.sh.se/english/sode...

The deadline for these positions has been extended! Applications submitted by DECEMBER 1 will receive full consideration.

Announcing the newest Ph.D. out of @ugaintl.bsky.social: Dr. Shannon Martin! Dr. Martin defended her dissertation and will continue her work as a professor at Southern Adventist University. Thanks to her committee @meganturnbull.bsky.social & Shane Singh for their guidance. Congrats, Dr. Martin!

Join us Thursday, Nov 13, for our next speaker in this semester's International Affairs Research Colloquium, Dr. Kaitlyn Robinson of Rice University. Her talk, "The Foreign Foundations of Rebellion: State-Sponsored Rebel Formation and Violence in Civil War," begins at 12:15 pm in Candler Hall B04.

International Affairs student (and Truman Scholar and ROTC cadet and all-around star) Mercedes Bengs is featured in UGA's Annual Report! Check out the profile here: par.uga.edu/profiles/mer...

We are proud to announce that the Department of International Affairs and the Benson-Bertsch Center for International Trade and Security are home to the newest chapter of the Institute of Nuclear Materials Management! INMM at UGA welcomes students from across campus interested in nuclear careers!

Meet our star students! Hannah Jones is a sophomore majoring in International Affairs and Political Science. On campus, she is an active student leader, serving as a tour guide with the UGA Visitors Center, a Student Government Peer Leader, a Propel Rural Scholar, and a SPIA Ambassador!

Some noteworthy events coming up in the next few days include Fall Break tomorrow, a football game of some consequence in Jacksonville, FL on Saturday, and the clocks go back an hour at 2 am Sunday morning! Yes, we're still doing that.

The Department of International Affairs is hiring two (2!) faculty members whose work encompasses National Security and Artificial Intelligence. Applications received by Nov 14 will be given full consideration. Apply at the link here: www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/456...

Join us on Wednesday, November 5, for a special guest lecture by Dr. Brenda Elsey (Hofstra University), part of the Georgia–Georgia Tech Lecture Series on Soccer and Politics. Dr. Elsey will present “Understanding Marta: Gender and Football in Latin America” at 12:30 p.m. in MLC 147.

Welcome to UGA's Department of International Affairs! A special message for our Students, Parents, Faculty, Alumni, Friends, and Visitors: spia.uga.edu/departments-...

All are invited to attend our upcoming Georgia Journal of International & Comparative Law conference. CLE credit is offered and virtual attendance options are available: www.law.uga.edu/gjicl-fall-2...

Our IA Research Colloquium for fall semester continues next week! Please join us on Thursday, October 16, for a talk by Dr. Idean Salehyan from the University of North Texas. His talk, “International Mobility and Immigrant Naturalization in the United States” begins at 12:15 p.m. in Candler Hall B04

Our IA Research Colloquium for fall semester continues next week! Please join us on Thursday, October 16, for a talk by Dr. Idean Salehyan from the University of North Texas. His talk, “International Mobility and Immigrant Naturalization in the United States” begins at 12:15 p.m. in Candler Hall B04

Join us for a symposium recognizing the 25th anniversary of UNSCR1325 on "Women, Peace and Security", taking place on Friday, October 24 at UGA's Special Collections Library. The event will feature a discussion from 10:15 -11 AM with two SPIA alumni, Hannah Proctor and Katie Mann.

Congrats to Dr. Saglam on her selection into the Fulbright Specialist Program! An initiative of the US Department of State, the Fulbright Specialist Program is a unique opportunity for US academics & established professionals to engage in project-based exchanges at host institutions across the globe

New research alert! Ph.D. alum Ryan Yu-Lin Liou has a new article at International Studies Quarterly: "Can International Advocacy Rally Public Support for Human Rights Sanctions? Experimental Evidence from the United States"

Did you know that UGA’s Department of International Affairs is one of the only IR departments in the country staffed almost entirely by political scientists? Formerly part of the Poli Sci dept, we now bring a political science lens to the study of IR & comparative politics.

Applications are NOW OPEN for UGA GLOBIS study away programs! Explore your opportunities to live, learn, and research away with GLOBIS! Learn more and apply today at globis.uga.edu. Apply before November 1 to guarantee a full review of your application.

Conduct research in Athens and beyond with GLOBIS! All students taking part in GLOBIS research opportunities are eligible to apply for a $1,000 research grant through the Center for Undergraduate Research Opportunities (CURO). Find more information at spia.uga.edu/departments-....

Join us next Friday, September 19, for a talk by Dr. Danielle Jung from Emory University, entitled, "Unelected Providers: How does foreign corporate goods provision shape political participation?” Her talk begins at 12:15 pm in room 115 Candler Hall.

Congratulations to Dr Natán Skigin on receiving the 2025 APSA Experiments Section Best Dissertation Award & the 2025 APSA Political Psychology Section Best Dissertation Award for “Challenging Stigma from Below: How Human Rights Movements Contest Repressive States and Shape Democratic Citizenship.”

Join us at the Tate Grand Hall on August 21 for the 2025 SPIA Involvement Fair! Discover our degree programs, explore exciting Study Away opportunities, and learn about the many extracurricular activities offered through the School of Public and International Affairs. We can’t wait to welcome you!

Join us on Sept 4 at 5pm at Creature Comforts Brewery (271 W. Hancock Ave, Athens) for a discussion about Refugee Resettlement as part of their "Get Comfortable" Community Impact Series.

Join us! We're seeking a scholar in the field of international relations, starting fall 2026.

Good morning from North Campus! Things are quiet here at the moment, but that will be changing in just a few weeks!

We are hiring! The GLOBIS Digital Media and Student Office Assistant will provide support in marketing, digital media production, social media, advertising and public relations, and day-to-day operations Apply by August 11 on uga.joinhandshake.com by searching “GLOBIS” or Job # 9917743.

Want to know what it’s like to be a @ugaschooloflaw.bsky.social student at @livunislsj.bsky.social's Summer School? Tune in to our Center’s Instagram account (@deanruskintlaw) tomorrow for a takeover by rising 2L Olivia Haas! (1/3)

Not only is UGA ranked second in the nation for Boren Awards, almost all of the recipients this year are IA majors! Congratulations to all of UGA's 2025 Boren Award recipients!

We'll soon be closing the books for spring semester, and if you'll be leaving Athens just for the summer or for good, don't send unwanted but usable items to the landfill! Starting this Wednesday through May 8 you can donate those items to University Housing's Dawgs Ditch the Dumpster Program.

The 2025 SPIA Undergraduate Research Colloquium will be held this Friday, April 25, from 9 am to 4 pm in the Richard B. Russell Special Collections Library. Check out this terrific schedule of panels and presenters that will be going on throughout the day. We look forward to seeing you there!

Congratulations to Drs. Jeff Berejikian, Rongbin Han, and Danny Hill on their promotions to full professor, and to Dr. Ryan Powers on his promotion to associate professor with tenure! Their promotions become effective fall semester.