Researching Kissinger
October 10, 2015
On Oct. 9, world-renowned historian Niall Ferguson, author of 14 books and named as one of 100 of the world’s most influential people by Time magazine, spoke to a packed room at
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Panelists focus on Syrian humanitarian crisis
October 8, 2015
For Dr. Neil McFarland, UW Medicine, it was talking with a college professor living in a Jordanian refugee camp that left an impression. Bombs had destroyed the man’s home, forcing
Panel will ‘Focus on Syria: A Humanitarian Crisis’
September 29, 2015
Join the Jackson School of International Studies on Oct. 6 for the panel discussion, “Focus on Syria: A Humanitarian Crisis.” Panelists include a recent volunteer on the Greek island of
JSIS director’s editorial published in Seattle Times
September 23, 2015
Jackson School Director Reşat Kasaba wrote an editorial for the Seattle Times, “Iran treaty is rare, hopeful note for future of Middle East.”
Spring Convocation 2015!
June 18, 2015
On June 11, a total of 189 students joined in the Jackson School spring Convocation 2015 celebration, held this year at the Center for Spiritual Living. The two-hour ceremony marked
Students meet Microsoft
June 8, 2015
“Looking at Namibia via the lens of cybersecurity policy – it’s a world apart from what I knew when I started this research project,” said Daniel Chrisman, a graduating senior
Teaching the Middle East
May 11, 2015
The Middle East raises some of the most important global questions about nationalism, human rights, American foreign policy, and international security. So what does it mean to teach the Middle
Video: “Paris and Beyond: Making Sense of the World” faculty panel
January 23, 2015
The eyes of the world are on France in the wake of the deadly shootings at the office of satirical weekly “Charlie Hebdo” and a supermarket in Paris. The
The UW Jackson School’s eight reasons to celebrate: Title VI centers receive U.S. Dept. of Education funding for $16 million
October 9, 2014
The University of Washington’s Jackson School of International Studies has received funding from the U.S. Department of Education for all eight of its Title VI centers — surpassing other institutions
$1 million Carnegie grant boosts new International Policy Institute
September 23, 2014
Thanks to a $1 million grant from Carnegie Corporation of New York, the University of Washington’s Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies will improve its sharing of critical research