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Georgetown University's Walsh School of Foreign Service, founded in 1919 and located in Washington, DC, is a premier school of international affairs.

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Georgetown School of Foreign Service @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social · 9h
“My actions today can influence people 100-plus years in the future,” says SFS student Katherine Chow (SFS’28). She was part of a student team that built After2C, an interactive site designed to map out future climate scenarios if current trends persist. Read more: bit.ly/4y2Jl1V
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A Student-Made Website Explores the Future of a Warming World - College of Arts & Sciences
Students taking the course, Existential Risk, with Professor Dagomar Degroot created an interactive website imagining the future of climate change.
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Georgetown School of Foreign Service @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
116 countries, 6 continents, 1 community. 🌎 SFS and the College of Arts & Sciences brought Georgetown together in the ICC Galleria to celebrate our international student community, featuring remarks by Deans Joel Hellman & David Edelstein and connections with campus global orgs.
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Georgetown School of Foreign Service @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Every October, SFS and the Georgetown community celebrate #DisabilityCulturalMonth to foster inclusion, raise awareness and promote accessibility. Learn more: bit.ly/3LLHbyj
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Celebrating Disability Pride, Communities and Culture at Georgetown - Georgetown University
Home Celebrating Disability Pride, Communities and Culture at Georgetown Celebrating Disability Pride, Communities and Culture at Georgetown People with disabilities belong to many diverse communities...
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Georgetown School of Foreign Service @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Yesterday, SFS and CAS gathered in the ICC Galleria to celebrate Georgetown’s international students! 🌎 The event featured remarks from Dean Joel Hellman, Dean David Edelstein & Kezia Hutabarat (SFS’29), alongside interactive maps representing 116 countries across 6 continents.
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Georgetown School of Foreign Service @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
What’s behind OpenAI’s decision to halt training of its recent models? On @npr.org’s Morning Edition, @csetgeorgetown.bsky.social Director Helen Toner discusses the decision, #AI safety and the need for government regulation. Read more: n.pr/4hWENEn
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OpenAI stops training latests models, citing safety concerns
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with AI security expert Helen Toner about OpenAI's decision to halt training of its latest models, after discovering more instances of its agents behaving unexpectedly.
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Georgetown School of Foreign Service @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
What does public service mean today? Yesterday, SFS & the Institute for the Study of Diplomacy hosted Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger for a conversation with SFS Prof Jennifer Davis on citizenship, America's global role, declining trust in government, foreign service careers & maintaining optimism.
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Georgetown School of Foreign Service @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
"While I was drawn to the Jesuit identity and location in the nation’s capital, I enrolled because I had learned how Georgetown alumni go on to solve the world’s most pressing issues," reflects SFS senior Luke Hughes (SFS'27) on his time at Georgetown. Read more: bit.ly/4rz2ZRz
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Faith, Fisheries and Full-Circle Moments: My Georgetown Story - Georgetown University
Luke Hughes (SFS'27) reflects on his core memories that have defined his time at Georgetown, from studying abroad to finding community in faith.
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Georgetown School of Foreign Service @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
“Why should Washington alone fight with one hand tied behind its back?” In @foreignpolicy.com, SFS Prof Matthew Kroenig argues that the U.S.’s defensive space warfare tactics allow China & Russia to test capabilities that may leave U.S. troops blind in a conflict. Read more: bit.ly/4AtrsLQ
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Washington Should Embrace Space Warfare
Space is already becoming militarized. The U.S. shouldn't let adversaries take the lead.
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Georgetown School of Foreign Service @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
“The question was never who writes the next order. It’s about who is willing to keep it,” said Alain Berset, sec. gen. of @coe.int at an event this week hosted by @cgesgeorgetown.bsky.social. He discussed multilateralism, int'l law, European security, the war in Ukraine & transatlantic cooperation.
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Georgetown School of Foreign Service @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
“The real question arising from the summit is who will make better use of the breathing room it has created,” writes SFS Prof Evan Medeiros in @financialtimes.com. He analyzes the U.S.-China summit's limited substance & the risk of confusing dialogue with détente. Read more: bit.ly/4y9CdBA
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The case for talking to China is not a case for détente
Summits, like this week's between Trump and Xi, are never cost-free
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Georgetown School of Foreign Service @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Chag Sukkot Sameach, Hoyas! May your Sukkot be filled with warmth, joy and prosperity.
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Georgetown School of Foreign Service @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
What does the Trump-Xi summit mean for U.S.-China relations? 200+ SFS alums joined Dean Joel Hellman & Prof Evan Medeiros for a Fast Break. Medeiros said the summit prioritized symbolism over substance, citing minimal progress on AI/Taiwan and a brief trade truce. Watch here: bit.ly/4rtOmPe
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What happened at the Trump-Xi summit? | SFS Fast Break
In this Fast Break, SFS Dean Joel Hellman and Professor Evan Medeiros discussed Thursday's summit between President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Medeiros analyzed the summit as emphasizing strategic symbolism over substantive outcomes, noting ...
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Georgetown School of Foreign Service @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
“The public & private ecosystem that once supported deep American study of China is collapsing precisely when it is needed most,” write SFS Prof Rush Doshi & Rosie Levine for @cfr.org. They unpack declining U.S. academic presence in China & restoring expertise. Read more: bit.ly/4d2HUZD
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America Is Losing the Ability to Train Tomorrow's China Experts. The Trump-Xi Summit Can Help. | Council on Foreign Relations
Long-standing educational programs such as Fulbright, Boren, and the Critical Language Scholarship are all suspended. A leader-level deal could bring them back and protect the students who take part.
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Georgetown School of Foreign Service @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
#TBT to last week’s meet and greet with the 2026-2027 fellows of SFS’s Institute for the Study of Diplomacy! These practitioners develop specialized courses that draw from their global insights and firsthand experience with complex challenges. Learn more: bit.ly/4gJ7nbF
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Georgetown School of Foreign Service @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
SFS Prof Joanna Lewis & her former STIA postdoctoral fellows are using research on China’s climate diplomacy & clean energy networks to address complex global challenges. Lewis and the fellows reflect on their findings and the collaborative mentorship experience. Read More: bit.ly/4rwNmdo
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Joanna Lewis mentors postdoctoral fellows advancing research in energy, climate policy and China | School of Foreign Service | Georgetown
Professor Joanna Lewis mentors postdocs at Georgetown, fostering research on energy, climate policy and China’s global role.
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Georgetown School of Foreign Service @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
"Only if Americans get their own democratic house in order and demonstrate that democracy can outperform autocracy will they be able to ensure the arc of history again bends toward more freedom,” writes SFS Prof Charles Kupchan in @nytimes.com. Read more: nyti.ms/4y77Xr3
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Opinion | The End of American Exceptionalism?
Liberal democracy is in worldwide retreat, including in its birthplace -- the United States.
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Georgetown School of Foreign Service @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
“One place to start would be an empowered, technically capable body for receiving and investigating reports of serious AI incidents,” says Helen Toner, dir. of @csetgeorgetown.bsky.social, in a @nytopinion.nytimes.com piece on how Washington should deal with #AI. Read more: nyti.ms/46EC2SI
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Opinion | Bernie Sanders, Steve Case and Susan Rice on How to Avert A.I. Disaster
How can the government reel in the technology? Here are six ideas.
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Georgetown School of Foreign Service @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
From internships at the U.S. Department of War to negotiating rent with Austrian landlords, this year’s Paul F. Pelosi Scholars turned classroom learning into meaningful public service experience around the world. Read more: bit.ly/4roTT9F
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2026 Pelosi Scholars reflect on internships in public service  | School of Foreign Service | Georgetown
2026 Pelosi Scholars reflect on their summer internships at a range of public service organizations in the United States and abroad.
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Georgetown School of Foreign Service @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Happy International Day of Peace, Hoyas! Established by the UN in 1981, today marks a global day of non-violence. This year, we honor the “everyday architects of peace” driving local action. Learn more: bit.ly/3hXkZ3k
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Georgetown School of Foreign Service @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
G’mar chatima tovah to all our Hoyas. May you have a meaningful fast and a reflective, peaceful Yom Kippur.
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Georgetown School of Foreign Service @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Two SFS students in the Security Studies Program have been named 2026 Bryce Harlow Fellows! Congrats to Ernesto Fraga (SSP’29) and Nicholas Sage (SSP’27), who have been recognized as emerging leaders in government relations & public affairs. Learn more: bit.ly/3TbYiQP
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10 Georgetown Grad Students Named Bryce Harlow Fellows - Graduate Studies
For the second year standing, Georgetown students comprise a majority of awardees for the government advocacy award.
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Georgetown School of Foreign Service @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Baron Castañares (SFS’27) reflects on culture, community and the responsibilities of research after studying sacred fungi, environmental justice and Indigenous spiritual traditions during immersive fieldwork in Mexico’s Sierra Mazateca. Read more: bit.ly/4xXnqK7
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Georgetown School of Foreign Service @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
“You have top researchers who are really concerned here and are putting a lot of pressure on their employers, on the CEOs, to be honest about the risk,” says @hlntnr.bsky.social, @csetgeorgetown.bsky.social dir., on CNN about how tech leaders view the speed of #AI development.
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Georgetown School of Foreign Service @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Please join us in welcoming our new SFS professors! Bringing expertise across diverse disciplines, our new faculty share a commitment to preparing students to address complex global challenges. Learn more about their research, background & hopes for their students. Read more: bit.ly/4yHHrEx
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SFS welcomes new faculty in 2026-2027 | School of Foreign Service | Georgetown
SFS welcomes five new members to the faculty with a wealth of academic insight and practical experience from around the globe.
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Georgetown School of Foreign Service @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
How does the U.S. manage business interests around the world? Yesterday, SFS welcomed David Fogel (SFS’93) for a Coffee Chat with Dean Joel Hellman. Fogel discussed the scope of the U.S. Foreign Commercial Service and trade relationships with China, Latin America, Africa & other global markets.
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Georgetown School of Foreign Service @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
What’s it like to go from SSP to the CIA and debrief Saddam Hussein? SSP hosted a pre-screening of TNT’s “High Value Target: The Hunt for Saddam,” followed by SFS Prof. Heidi Urben interviewing John Nixon (SSP’97) on his CIA career and role in history.
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Georgetown School of Foreign Service @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
From Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, we celebrate #HispanicHeritageMonth—honoring the histories, cultures & contributions of Latine and Hispanic communities. At SFS, we support the Center for Latin American Studies in advancing scholarship and leadership across the region. Learn more: bit.ly/44S0fBS
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Georgetown School of Foreign Service @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
What does the current U.S.-Canada trade relationship mean for the future of North American commerce? SFS Prof Marc Busch breaks down the evolution of U.S.-Canada trade and what today’s tariff environment could mean for the road ahead. Watch here: bit.ly/4xUdRM1
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Georgetown School of Foreign Service @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
SFS is excited to welcome Amb. Richard Verma to our faculty as the Dean’s Distinguished Ambassadorial Fellow in the Asian Studies Program! He has had a distinguished career in public service as U.S. Deputy Secretary of State (2023–2025) & U.S. Ambassador to India. Read more: bit.ly/4rc1gRJ
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SFS welcomes Ambassador Richard Verma as Dean’s Distinguished Ambassadorial Fellow | School of Foreign Service | Georgetown
Ambassador Richard Verma joins the faculty of Georgetown’s School of Foreign Service this fall as the Dean’s Distinguished Ambassadorial Fellow.
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Georgetown School of Foreign Service @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
SFS Prof Rebecca Katz joined BBC Health Check to share insights from the 9th World One Health Congress in Lisbon, Portugal, as well as updates on global public health threats. Go to the 9:30 mark in the podcast to hear Katz’s segment! Listen here: bbc.in/4r4RUYd
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BBC Audio | Health Check | Addressing the risks of period pain in childhood
Understanding which childhood risk factors lead to teenage period pain, and which don't
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Georgetown School of Foreign Service @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Join @giwps.bsky.social for a talk with The Right Honourable Helen Clark, former prime minister of New Zealand and UNDP Administrator, from 3:30–4:30 p.m. EDT, Sept. 15. Clark will share insights on global cooperation and the future of multilateralism. Learn more: bit.ly/4ip9unq
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A World in Transition:  What Are the Impacts on the Multilateral System and Where Do We Go From Here? - Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security
A World in Transition: What Are the Impacts on the Multilateral System and Where Do We Go From Here? A Conversation with the Right Honourable Helen Clark Event Details September 15, 2026 3:30pm – 4:30pm EDT Murray Room, Lauinger Library, Georgetown Un...
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Georgetown School of Foreign Service @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Shanah Tovah, Hoyas! May your new year be filled with health, happiness and peace. Wishing our entire community a sweet and meaningful Rosh Hashanah.
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Georgetown School of Foreign Service @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
What does a far-right victory mean for Germany? On Sept. 6, Alternative for Germany (AfD), a far-right party, won in an election in Saxony-Anhalt, a small state in eastern Germany. SFS Prof Anna von der Goltz tells us what this might mean for Germany & Europe. Read more: bit.ly/4A9LQle
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What does a far-right victory mean for Germany? | School of Foreign Service | Georgetown
Scholar Anna von der Goltz answers questions about the Alternative for Germany party's recent victory in a state election in Germany.
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Georgetown School of Foreign Service @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
How has national security & counterterrorism changed 25 years after 9/11? 200+ SFS alumni joined SFS Dean Joel Hellman for a Fast Break with Prof Bruce Hoffman discussing post-9/11 reforms, counterterrorism architecture & threats from drones, cyberattacks & AI. Watch here: bit.ly/4xLsrp7
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Reflections on the 25th anniversary of September 11 | SFS Fast Break
In this Fast Break, SFS Dean Joel Hellman and Professor Bruce Hoffm...
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Georgetown School of Foreign Service @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
25 years after 9/11, we remember & mourn the nearly 3,000 lives lost—including members of the SFS community whose lives remain part of our Georgetown family. Read our Q&A with SFS Profs Bruce Hoffman & Daniel Byman on 9/11’s legacy & lessons for the future. Read more: bit.ly/46NZpcr
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25 years after September 11, terrorism scholars reflect  | School of Foreign Service | Georgetown
Twenty-five years later, SFS Professors Bruce Hoffman and Daniel Byman reflect on the impact of 9/11 and the state of terrorism and counterterrorism efforts today.
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Georgetown School of Foreign Service @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
“It will take constant effort to ensure that jihadis cannot rebuild,” writes SFS Prof Daniel Byman in @foreignaffairs.com. He says that while the U.S. hasn't won the war on terrorism, it has contained global jihadism, preventing a lasting transnational movement. Read more: bit.ly/4xdCXUZ
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The Rise and Fall of Global Jihadism
How America contained--but didn't end--the terrorist threat.
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Georgetown School of Foreign Service @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
What does it take to lead in diplomacy, tech & global affairs? Today, SFS welcomed Amb. Bernadette Meehan, CEO of @wikimediafoundation.org & former U.S. Ambassador to Chile, for a Coffee Chat with SFS Dean Joel Hellman. She discussed Wikipedia’s role in AI, knowledge equity & working across sectors.
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Georgetown School of Foreign Service @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
“The United States counterterrorism structure is fraying.” As we approach the 25th anniversary of 9/11, SFS Professors Bruce Hoffman and Daniel Byman reflect on the impact and the state of terrorism and counterterrorism efforts today. Read more: bit.ly/46NZpcr
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25 years after September 11, terrorism scholars reflect  | School of Foreign Service | Georgetown
Twenty-five years later, SFS Professors Bruce Hoffman and Daniel Byman reflect on the impact of 9/11 and the state of terrorism and counterterrorism efforts today.
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Georgetown School of Foreign Service @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
“Washington will need to work with democracies and autocracies alike to build an order fit for purpose in the 21st century.” We spoke to SFS Prof Charles Kupchan about the current global order and what comes next for U.S. foreign policy. Read more: bit.ly/4r2WPIX
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The global order is breaking down, but what comes next? | School of Foreign Service | Georgetown
SFS Professor Charles Kupchan explores the global order, U.S. foreign policy and how AI and economic change are reshaping the world.
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Georgetown School of Foreign Service @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Happy #LaborDay! Today, we honor and recognize the dedicated workers who keep our campus community moving forward. Thank you for your hard work and everything you contribute each day!
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Georgetown School of Foreign Service @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
“Set your intellects on fire.” In his convocation address to the Class of 2030, Georgetown President Eduardo M. Peñalver urged students to ignite a lifelong passion for learning and reflection that endures well beyond graduation. Read more: bit.ly/4wX9HBL
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President Eduardo Peñalver's Words of Wisdom to the Class of 2030 - Georgetown University
At New Student Convocation, Georgetown President Eduardo M. Peñalver urged the Class of 2030 to enkindle their curiosity at Georgetown. Read an excerpt from his address.
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Georgetown School of Foreign Service @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Meet Georgetown’s “Chief Encouragement Officer.” 👋 Robert Lyons (G’26) has spent 15 years helping Hoyas thrive. Along the way, he’s supported 400+ grad students, traveled the globe, earned his doctorate—and recently took up breakdancing. Read more: bit.ly/4igOPSx
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The ‘Encourager’ Who Runs Graduate and Undergraduate Programs And Still Finds Time to ‘Break’ It Down - Georgetown University
When Robert Lyons (G’26) isn’t directing academic programs and operations for the Asian Studies program, he’s seeking out new achievements and hobbies.
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Georgetown School of Foreign Service @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Welcome to the 2026-2027 fellows of SFS’s Institute for the Study of Diplomacy, who bring decades of experience in diplomacy, national security & public service. Stop by ISD’s Open House to meet the fellows on Thursday, Sept 17, from 3:00–4:00 p.m. in ICC 700. Read more: bit.ly/4gJ7nbF
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The Institute for the Study of Diplomacy’s new fellows bridge theory and real-world statecraft | School of Foreign Service | Georgetown
ISD fellows bring decades of diplomacy and military experience to the classroom, helping students connect theory to practice and prepare for public service.
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Georgetown School of Foreign Service @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
“The United States still needs Europe, & Europe still needs the United States. That reality will not change anytime soon.” On @cfr.org, SFS Prof Charles Kupchan discusses the future of #NATO & transatlantic alliances as Trump pressures European allies. Read more: bit.ly/3UZf7if
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Why NATO and the Transatlantic Bond Will Outlast Trump | Council on Foreign Relations
Trump's threats and hectoring have rattled Europe, but growing defense budgets and lasting mutual interests mean the alliance is more likely to endure than to collapse.
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Georgetown School of Foreign Service @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Welcome back to the Hilltop, Hoyas! Wishing everyone a fantastic start to the new academic year—we are thrilled to have you here! 📚☀️
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Georgetown School of Foreign Service @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
What does North Korea’s nuclear arsenal mean for Trump’s leverage over Kim Jong Un? On Fox News, SFS Prof Victor Cha discussed dynamics with Kim Jong Un, highlighting opportunities for risk reduction while noting that denuclearization is increasingly out of reach. Watch here: fxn.ws/4grkoGt
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Trump seeks Kim Jong Un summit as North Korea drives harder bargain | Fox News
Donald Trump faces a stronger North Korea as he seeks to revive diplomacy with Kim Jong Un, who now has a larger nuclear arsenal and a powerful partner in Russia.
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Georgetown School of Foreign Service @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
What could scaling back U.S.-South Korea military exercises mean for security on the Korean Peninsula? 150+ SFS alumni joined SFS Dean Joel Hellman for a Fast Break with Prof Victor Cha discussing military readiness & prospects for U.S.-North Korea diplomacy. Watch here: bit.ly/45MsvbP
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How will Trump's Korea Play Impact America's Allies and Adversaries? | SFS Fast Break
In this Fast Break, SFS Dean Joel Hellman and Professor Victor Cha ...
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Georgetown School of Foreign Service @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
This morning, new SFS undergrads gathered for the Dean’s Assembly in Gaston Hall. SFS Dean Joel Hellman & Vice Dean Joanna Lewis offered remarks, followed by a panel of SFS students sharing insights on the school’s unique opportunities. Share what you’re looking forward to at SFS below ⬇️ #Hoyas2030
A panel of five individuals seated on a stage at Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service. The backdrop includes ornate wood paneling and the university's emblem. Two banners with the "SFS" logo are displayed on either side. An audience is visible in the foreground.A large audience is seated in an ornate auditorium with detailed woodwork and murals. The stage features banners for Georgetown University and SFS.A person stands at a podium speaking in front of a microphone. The podium displays the Georgetown University seal. The background features ornate decorative elements and plaques with inscriptions.A person stands at a podium with a "Georgetown University" sign, delivering a speech. Beside them is a banner reading "SFS Georgetown University School of Foreign Service." The background features decorated walls with arch designs and symbols. An empty chair is visible to the right.
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Georgetown School of Foreign Service @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
What does it take to turn a dream internship into reality? For Luca Vozzi (@cgesgeorgetown.bsky.social’27), it meant combining his experience in German politics with his Georgetown studies to intern with BMW Group’s government affairs team in DC this summer. Read more: bit.ly/4fW1cSj
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Inside Hoyas' Summer Internships With the World's Biggest Brands - Georgetown University
Meet three Hoyas working and learning from some of the world's largest brands this summer as they prepare for their future careers.
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Georgetown School of Foreign Service @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
What if the Trump-era shock doesn’t break U.S. alliances, but forces them to evolve? In @foreignaffairs.com, SFS’s Kurt Campbell & Rush Doshi examine why economic, technological & security ties could make the alliance system more resilient. Read more: bit.ly/3SiuqSr
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How Alliances Survive
The case against pessimism and the path to a new allied order.
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