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2024 year in review

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SIS Year in Review 2024

A look back at the stories, podcast episodes, and more that helped define 2024 for the SIS community.
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Former President of Syria Bashar al-Assad

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US Role in Syria Unclear in Wake of Assad's Fall From Power

SIS professor Jordan Tama spoke with The Conversation about US engagement in Syria after the overthrow of Syria's longtime leader, Bashar al-Assad.
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EU flag against brick building

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The Samoa Agreement: Focus on the Caribbean Economic Development and EU Partnership

What effects will the Samoa Agreement have on the Caribbean region vis-à-vis the US, China, and the EU?
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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol

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Six Questions About South Korea and Martial Law

SIS professor Ji-Young Lee discusses South Korea’s short-lived martial law declaration, its historical importance, and possible future impacts.
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Rolls of international currency

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Understanding Trump Tariffs 2.0

President-elect Donald Trump has promised to impose a new slate of tariffs as soon as he enters office in January 2025. We asked SIS professor Michael Stanaitis to explain how tariffs work and what they mean for the US economy.
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International Criminal Court Sign

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What Do ICC Arrest Warrants Mean for Israel and the War in Gaza?

We asked SIS professor Boaz Atzili to explain the reasoning behind the ICC’s recent issuing of arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders and the possible impact it could have on Israel and the war itself.
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Swedish flag waving against sky blue background

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Sweden in NATO: The Collapse of Russia's Foreign Policy

After nearly two centuries of neutrality, Sweden has joined NATO. What response can we expect from Russia?
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Cemetery in Halabja

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The Real Impact of Chemical Warfare

Barzani Scholar-in-Residence and Director of the Global Kurdish Initiative for Peace Yerevan Saeed discusses the impact of chemical attacks, including the one that he survived.
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Chess pieces with the American, Ukrainian, and Russian flags

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What Ukraine Can Now Do With Longer-Range Missiles

The outgoing Biden administration has authorized Ukraine to use U.S.- supplied longer-range missiles to strike deeper into Russia territory, according to reports citing White House officials.
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First Generation College Celebration graduate silhouettes

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Breaking Barriers: First-Generation MAIR and MIS Students Excel at SIS

Breaking Barriers: First-Generation MAIR and MIS Students Excel at SIS
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