Area Courses HSTAFM 163/ The Modern Middle East  Instructor: Arbella Bet-Shlimon  TTH | 12:30 PM -2:20 PM 5 Credits (DIV, SSc) | 15482  Course Description:  Provides an introduction to the

An insider’s perspective on diplomacy, international conflict, and the path toward peace amid growing global tensions. As international tensions continue to shape relations between the United States, Iran, and the

The Middle East Center recently sat down with Asli Cansunar, Associate Professor of Political Science. Cansunar began her three-year term as the Middle East Center director this July and recently

Which comes first, the end of the world or the end of the U.S. Empire? Last month, Anne H.H. and Kenneth B. Pyle Associate Professor Daniel Bessner published “Imperialist Realism:

Dawg Daze 2026: Your Passport to Success in International Studies Search for “International Studies” Events during Dawg  International Studies Info Session: Your Journey Starts Here Monday, September 28, 12:30 –

Mai Kearney arrived at the Jackson School with a question that had taken shape half a world away: how do political systems respond when history suddenly shifts? The question emerged

On Aug. 3–7, the East Asia Resource Center (EARC) hosted “Exploring East Asian Artistic Expressions: Format, Function, and Conservation. The five-day institute was offered in partnership with the Seattle Asian

On Tuesday, July 14, the American Historical Association (AHA) hosted a Congressional Briefing featuring African Studies Program Chair Christopher Tounsel. The panel discussed the evolution of U.S. diplomatic and economic

This summer, Rhema Hokama, an Assistant Professor in the Department of English, joined the Religious Studies program as Chair. Hokama recently spoke about her background and visions for the program.

This summer, the Jackson School and UW Global are launching a new hands-on learning program called the Global Career Accelerator that puts University of Washington students directly in touch with