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.

Today is a big day, and this year is a big year! To kick off SPIA's 25th Anniversary celebration, today is SPIA Giving Day. We hope you will support this amazing institution. You can even purchase a brick, with your custom inscription! Go Dawgs! give.uga.edu/funders/spia...

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.

FWIW, this is the best place I've ever worked. I'm happy to answer any questions if you're interested!

Very timely insights on the future of advanced nuclear technologies, and what it means for nonproliferation efforts. Check out the new report from the Benson-Bertsch Center for International Trade and Security: spia.uga.edu/wp-content/u...

GLOBIS at UGA is great place to work!

We are proud to announce that the Center for International Trade and Security is now the Benson-Bertsch Center for International Trade and Security. We are excited for this new chapter and we are grateful to the Ed & Robin Benson Foundation for their generous support!

Great article that spotlights many of the cool things we are doing at CITS! news.uga.edu/professor-ad...

SPIA is turning 25! We are asking for nominations for two awards that will be presented during next year's celebration: Distinguished Public Service Award Alumni Impact Awards Please submit your nominations here: spia.uga.edu/about/events...

I'm grateful to work at such an incredible institution, with the best colleagues and students I could ask for!

We are delighted to announce that Dr. Justin Conrad will assume the role of Department Head beginning August 1, 2025. Dr. Conrad has been a valued member of UGA since 2019 and currently serves as the Gary K. Bertsch Director of the Center for International Trade and Security.

BIG NEWS! I am pleased to present the newest Ph.D. at CITS, UGA SPIA and @ugaintl.bsky.social: Dr. Jackson Tilley! (committee: @naomiegel.bsky.social and @rmpowers.bsky.social) Dr. Tilley defended his excellent dissertation and begins a new position with the US government. Congrats, Dr. Tilley!

Interstate war potential between Ethiopia and Eritrea www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/3/...

This week I received the highest honor that a professor can receive. A student told me that my class helped him land the job he wanted. I can now retire.

Fierce protests after Turkish President Erdogan's main rival Imamoglu jailed www.bbc.com/news/article...

ICYMI: My latest for @wpr.bsky.social reflects on five years since the COVID19 shutdowns. I argue that the pandemic didn't change the world order. Instead, it reflection of the order, was produced by the order, and, at most, accelerated already existing trends

Rolls-Royce explores shifting engine-making to US to counter Trump tariffs

UGA boosts Georgia’s economy by $8.4 billion

Iran on ‘high alert’ amid fears of attack on nuclear sites www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2...

Our special issue of Public Money and Management is now free to read! www.tandfonline.com/toc/rpmm20/c...

South Korea plans two new large nuclear reactors, more renewables in energy mix www.reuters.com/business/ene... 🔌💡

This thing where the days in February and March are exactly the same is really causing me problems.

China claims new airship can detect stealth US F-35 1,240 miles away interestingengineering.com/military/chi...

To my students and colleagues, I have become nearsighted in my old age. If you see me on campus, and I look directly at you and I do not say hello, please don't take it personally. 😬