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UGA Department of International Affairs @ugaintl.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Join us as we welcome our newest faculty members to Athens!
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UGA Department of International Affairs @ugaintl.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Join us at the 2026 SPIA Involvement Fair on Thursday, August 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Tate Grand Hall to learn more about SPIA-related organizations, programs, and opportunities. Whatever your interest, there's a place for you at SPIA!
The Hairy Dawg mascot poses for a picture with UGA students
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Justin Conrad @justinconrad.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Here are just a few reasons to work with us: 1. Top 20 Political Science program: research.com/university-r... 2. Top 5 school of Public Affairs: www.usnews.com/best-graduat... 3. #1 College Town: www.southernliving.com/best-college... 4. The best colleagues & students anywhere in the world
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UGA Department of International Affairs @ugaintl.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
We are hiring! The Department of International Affairs is seeking a tenure-track scholar in the field of comparative politics, beginning Fall 2027. Applications will be accepted through Sept. 30. Apply now! www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/500...
Holmes-Hunter Building with the UGA Arch in the foregroundCandler Hall, Morehead Honors College and Herty Field, with a fountain in the foreground
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UGA Department of International Affairs @ugaintl.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
If you're a new or transferring student who needs an intro class that serves as a prerequisite for our upper-level courses, you're in luck as we've just added a new section of INTL 3300 to our fall schedule. Register today!
Just added to our Fall 2026 schedule INTL 3300 with Dr. Christina Walker CRN 61528 meeting Tuesday-Thursday 11:35-12:55 Candler Hall B04
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UGA Department of International Affairs @ugaintl.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
We are proud to announce that the Department of International Affairs is now home to the Peace Science Society! The society advances scholarship on conflict and conflict resolution. Dr. Idean Salehyan serves as the Executive Director. Learn more - spia.uga.edu/advancing-ug...
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UGA Department of International Affairs @ugaintl.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Grad students! There are still seats available in these great classes for the upcoming semester!
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UGA Department of International Affairs @ugaintl.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
How do national soccer teams represent their nation? Professor @casmudde.bsky.social and grad student Nicolas Roulier examine FIFA Men's World Cup teams to answer the question. Read the article here! tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Families at a rally in support of the Argentina national team, waving flags and wearing jerseys.
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UGA Department of International Affairs @ugaintl.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
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.
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UGA Department of International Affairs @ugaintl.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
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."
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UGA Department of International Affairs @ugaintl.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
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!
Dr. Lee celebrates her successful defense with her committee members.
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UGA Department of International Affairs @ugaintl.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
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!
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UGA Department of International Affairs @ugaintl.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
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!
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UGA Department of International Affairs @ugaintl.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
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/...
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UGA Department of International Affairs @ugaintl.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
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!
Dr. Salehyan delivers remarks in front of a screen depicting the "Iranian Armed Forces Chain of Command"
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UGA Department of International Affairs @ugaintl.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
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....
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UGA Department of International Affairs @ugaintl.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
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
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UGA Department of International Affairs @ugaintl.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
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.
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UGA Department of International Affairs @ugaintl.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
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."
Nishat Nayla
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UGA Department of International Affairs @ugaintl.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
@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...
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Assistant professor uses data to improve well-being - UGA Today
Ishtiaque Fazlul seeks to help people thrive.
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UGA Department of International Affairs @ugaintl.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
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.
Dr. Han Park speaks with a student.
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UGA Department of International Affairs @ugaintl.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
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...
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Expanding Youth Education On Nuclear Weapons | PS: Political Science & Politics | Cambridge Core
Expanding Youth Education On Nuclear Weapons - Volume 59 Issue 1
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UGA Department of International Affairs @ugaintl.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
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....
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Authoritarian Elasticity: How Autocracies May Effectively Mobilize for Crisis Management
Current studies on authoritarian resilience have yet to fully explain how autocracies can effectively cope with crises that threaten regime survival. To fill the gap, we introduce the concept of “aut...
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UGA Department of International Affairs @ugaintl.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
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.
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UGA Department of International Affairs @ugaintl.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Congrats, @casmudde.bsky.social!
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UGA Department of International Affairs @ugaintl.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
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...
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Cas Mudde to receive an honorary doctorate from Södertörn University
Cas Mudde, Stanley Wade Shelton UGAF Professor of International Affairs at the University of Georgia, Athens, US, is awarded Södertörn University’s doctorate for 2026.
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UGA Department of International Affairs @ugaintl.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
The deadline for these positions has been extended! Applications submitted by DECEMBER 1 will receive full consideration.
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Justin Conrad @justinconrad.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
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!
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UGA Department of International Affairs @ugaintl.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
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.
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UGA Department of International Affairs @ugaintl.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
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...
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UGA Department of International Affairs @ugaintl.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
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!
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UGA Department of International Affairs @ugaintl.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
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!
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UGA Department of International Affairs @ugaintl.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
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.
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UGA Department of International Affairs @ugaintl.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
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...
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UGA Department of International Affairs @ugaintl.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
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.
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Justin Conrad @justinconrad.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
Welcome to UGA's Department of International Affairs! A special message for our Students, Parents, Faculty, Alumni, Friends, and Visitors: spia.uga.edu/departments-...
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Sarah Quinn @sarahquinnezz.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
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...
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Fall 2025 Georgia Journal of International & Comparative Law and Georgia Criminal Law Review Symposium | University of Georgia School of Law
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UGA Department of International Affairs @ugaintl.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
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
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UGA Department of International Affairs @ugaintl.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
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
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UGA Department of International Affairs @ugaintl.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
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.
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UGA Department of International Affairs @ugaintl.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
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
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UGA Department of International Affairs @ugaintl.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
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"
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Can International Advocacy Rally Public Support for Human Rights Sanctions? Experimental Evidence from the United States
Abstract. Human rights organizations regularly publicize abuses and shame repressive regimes. But can such human rights messaging effectively mobilize publ
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UGA Department of International Affairs @ugaintl.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
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.
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The Center for the Study of Global Issues at UGA @globis.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
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.
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The Center for the Study of Global Issues at UGA @globis.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
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-....
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UGA Department of International Affairs @ugaintl.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
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.
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UGA Department of International Affairs @ugaintl.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
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.”
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UGA Department of International Affairs @ugaintl.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
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!
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UGA Department of International Affairs @ugaintl.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
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.
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UGA Department of International Affairs @ugaintl.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
Join us! We're seeking a scholar in the field of international relations, starting fall 2026.
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Assistant Professor
The Department of International Affairs (IA) at the University of Georgia invites applications for a tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in the fall of 2026. The position...
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