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Jackson School News: Japan Studies

Positioning Japan in Cybersecurity Trajectories

October 30, 2025

Posted by: Isabelle Schlegel

Saadia Pekkanen presenting next to panelists

On Oct. 24, the Jackson School’s Program on Strategy, Policy and Diplomacy Research (SPDR) hosted the public panel, “Positioning Japan in Cybersecurity Trajectories.” Sponsored through a grant from the United States-Japan Foundation,

Explore the world with us during Dawg Daze!

September 16, 2025

Posted by: Jaime Fitch

Learn more about the world – and the Jackson School – during Dawg Daze! Wednesday, September 17 Ice Cream Social with Jewish Studies  When: Wednesday, September 17, from 3:00 to

Task Force Q&A: Antonia Zito

June 10, 2024

Posted by: Monique Thormann

In spring quarter 2024, 19 international studies and global and regional studies students majors completed the Jackson School’s Donald C. Hellmann Task Force Program, a capstone course that involved eight

Task Force Q&A: Richie Doan

June 10, 2024

Posted by: Monique Thormann

In spring quarter 2024, 19 international studies and global and regional studies students majors completed the Jackson School’s Donald C. Hellmann Task Force Program, a capstone course that involved eight