American University Dept. of Politics, Governance, & Economics
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Department of Politics, Governance, & Economics, School of International Service, American University
SIS Alum Kizito Byenkya of Open Society Foundations, @ausis.bsky.social Prof Susanna Campbell, and @jondkatz.bsky.social of @brookings.edu at our recent "When Aid Fades" panel.
A reduction in #foreignaid increases corruption and erodes #democracy around the world.
A reduction in #foreignaid increases corruption and erodes #democracy around the world.
November 25, 2025 at 6:46 PM
SIS Alum Kizito Byenkya of Open Society Foundations, @ausis.bsky.social Prof Susanna Campbell, and @jondkatz.bsky.social of @brookings.edu at our recent "When Aid Fades" panel.
A reduction in #foreignaid increases corruption and erodes #democracy around the world.
A reduction in #foreignaid increases corruption and erodes #democracy around the world.
We had the pleasure of hosting a discussion on IDEA's Report titled "When Aid Fades: Impacts and Pathways for the Global Democracy Ecosystem."
With panelists from @internationalidea.bsky.social Open Society Foundations, @oneaid.bsky.social & @brookings.edu
#USAID #democracy #ForeignAffairs
With panelists from @internationalidea.bsky.social Open Society Foundations, @oneaid.bsky.social & @brookings.edu
#USAID #democracy #ForeignAffairs
November 25, 2025 at 6:42 PM
We had the pleasure of hosting a discussion on IDEA's Report titled "When Aid Fades: Impacts and Pathways for the Global Democracy Ecosystem."
With panelists from @internationalidea.bsky.social Open Society Foundations, @oneaid.bsky.social & @brookings.edu
#USAID #democracy #ForeignAffairs
With panelists from @internationalidea.bsky.social Open Society Foundations, @oneaid.bsky.social & @brookings.edu
#USAID #democracy #ForeignAffairs
Our Alumni Panel was a huge success! Thank you to Corey Scott, Corey Broschak, Albert DiGarmo and Bhargav Prajapati for sharing their experiences with our current students. #alumni #americanuniversity #schoolofinternationalservice
October 31, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Our Alumni Panel was a huge success! Thank you to Corey Scott, Corey Broschak, Albert DiGarmo and Bhargav Prajapati for sharing their experiences with our current students. #alumni #americanuniversity #schoolofinternationalservice
This past Friday, the department invited Professor Maria De Jesus and Dr. Denisse Vazquez to discuss Dr. Vazquez's dissertation on exploring remittance behaviors among Cuban immigrants.
October 21, 2025 at 3:40 PM
This past Friday, the department invited Professor Maria De Jesus and Dr. Denisse Vazquez to discuss Dr. Vazquez's dissertation on exploring remittance behaviors among Cuban immigrants.
Heather Flynn Former Senior Professional Staff, Senate Foreign Relations Committee closed out today's panel asking the question of what role we want the US to play in the world, while also speaking to the importance of the intersection of data and real world experience in governance.
October 3, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Heather Flynn Former Senior Professional Staff, Senate Foreign Relations Committee closed out today's panel asking the question of what role we want the US to play in the world, while also speaking to the importance of the intersection of data and real world experience in governance.
In our panel, Katie LaRoque, Director of Advocacy, Freedom House, spoke on the implications of the recent changes to criteria for the State Department's human rights survey and the importance of human rights and to have hope in the face of uncertainty.
October 3, 2025 at 5:48 PM
In our panel, Katie LaRoque, Director of Advocacy, Freedom House, spoke on the implications of the recent changes to criteria for the State Department's human rights survey and the importance of human rights and to have hope in the face of uncertainty.
Dr Adela Levis, Former State Department Officer in the Bureau for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor and the Global Engagement Center, speaking on how democratic erosion has manifested within the State Department through funding cuts and restructuring.
October 3, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Dr Adela Levis, Former State Department Officer in the Bureau for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor and the Global Engagement Center, speaking on how democratic erosion has manifested within the State Department through funding cuts and restructuring.
Nicole Widdersheim of Human Rights Watch - USG now effectively involved in human trafficking, paying other govts to receive people who are being taken off US streets and deported without due process. (Check out our classes on forced migration and related topics www.american.edu/sis/ggps/)
October 3, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Nicole Widdersheim of Human Rights Watch - USG now effectively involved in human trafficking, paying other govts to receive people who are being taken off US streets and deported without due process. (Check out our classes on forced migration and related topics www.american.edu/sis/ggps/)
Due to overwhelming demand, we have moved our event on How America's Retreat from Human Rights Enables Democratic Erosion this Friday to the Abramson Family Founders room, opening up more tickets! Grab yours today: www.eventbrite.com/e/how-americ...
September 30, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Due to overwhelming demand, we have moved our event on How America's Retreat from Human Rights Enables Democratic Erosion this Friday to the Abramson Family Founders room, opening up more tickets! Grab yours today: www.eventbrite.com/e/how-americ...
Yesterday, Dr. Kingsley Moghalu, renowned political economist, Inaugural President and former Vice Chancellor of the African School of Governance, visited with students in the PGE suite. This was a very enriching conversation and experience for our students. Thank you, Dr. Moghalu!
September 26, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Yesterday, Dr. Kingsley Moghalu, renowned political economist, Inaugural President and former Vice Chancellor of the African School of Governance, visited with students in the PGE suite. This was a very enriching conversation and experience for our students. Thank you, Dr. Moghalu!
Join us for a special talk by World Bank’s Bill Maloney on his new book Reclaiming the Lost Century of Growth—exploring learning economies in Latin America & the Caribbean.
Thurs, Sept 25
5:00–7:00pm
SIS Room 120, American University
Open to all AU students & faculty!
Questions? [email protected]
Thurs, Sept 25
5:00–7:00pm
SIS Room 120, American University
Open to all AU students & faculty!
Questions? [email protected]
September 22, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Join us for a special talk by World Bank’s Bill Maloney on his new book Reclaiming the Lost Century of Growth—exploring learning economies in Latin America & the Caribbean.
Thurs, Sept 25
5:00–7:00pm
SIS Room 120, American University
Open to all AU students & faculty!
Questions? [email protected]
Thurs, Sept 25
5:00–7:00pm
SIS Room 120, American University
Open to all AU students & faculty!
Questions? [email protected]
Join us next week for a faculty spotlight of our newest adjunct professor Dr. Bea Reaud. She'll discuss her career, research and the upcoming course she's teaching in the fall. Please email [email protected] for more information!
July 21, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Join us next week for a faculty spotlight of our newest adjunct professor Dr. Bea Reaud. She'll discuss her career, research and the upcoming course she's teaching in the fall. Please email [email protected] for more information!
Currently job hunting? Don’t miss this essential checklist put together by PGE Professor Krista Tuomi! Whether you're updating your resume or prepping for interviews, this guide has you covered: www.bizjournals.com/bizwomen/new...
June 4, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Currently job hunting? Don’t miss this essential checklist put together by PGE Professor Krista Tuomi! Whether you're updating your resume or prepping for interviews, this guide has you covered: www.bizjournals.com/bizwomen/new...
We’re hiring! Join our team to support graduate admissions through event coordination, student engagement, and administrative support.
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Help shape a welcoming experience for future scholars. 🔗 american.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/AU/job/Main-...
May 27, 2025 at 6:19 PM
We’re hiring! Join our team to support graduate admissions through event coordination, student engagement, and administrative support.
Help shape a welcoming experience for future scholars. 🔗 american.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/AU/job/Main-...
Help shape a welcoming experience for future scholars. 🔗 american.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/AU/job/Main-...
Arona Dijeng joined the 2025 Spring Meetings of the World Bank and IMF to connect with global experts & deepen her work in agribusiness.
Her key takeaway? Productivity drives economic development. #wbgmeetings
Her key takeaway? Productivity drives economic development. #wbgmeetings
May 14, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Arona Dijeng joined the 2025 Spring Meetings of the World Bank and IMF to connect with global experts & deepen her work in agribusiness.
Her key takeaway? Productivity drives economic development. #wbgmeetings
Her key takeaway? Productivity drives economic development. #wbgmeetings
Honoring excellence at AU SIS!
Congrats to our 2025 awardees:
🏅 Louis Goodman Award: Tyisse Baxter (CRS), Jeffrey Jordan (GGPS)
🏅 Policy/Professional Contribution: Edgar Aguilar (IER:QM)
➕ Edgar also received the Excellence in Quantitative Research Award for his capstone on energy access.
Congrats to our 2025 awardees:
🏅 Louis Goodman Award: Tyisse Baxter (CRS), Jeffrey Jordan (GGPS)
🏅 Policy/Professional Contribution: Edgar Aguilar (IER:QM)
➕ Edgar also received the Excellence in Quantitative Research Award for his capstone on energy access.
May 12, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Honoring excellence at AU SIS!
Congrats to our 2025 awardees:
🏅 Louis Goodman Award: Tyisse Baxter (CRS), Jeffrey Jordan (GGPS)
🏅 Policy/Professional Contribution: Edgar Aguilar (IER:QM)
➕ Edgar also received the Excellence in Quantitative Research Award for his capstone on energy access.
Congrats to our 2025 awardees:
🏅 Louis Goodman Award: Tyisse Baxter (CRS), Jeffrey Jordan (GGPS)
🏅 Policy/Professional Contribution: Edgar Aguilar (IER:QM)
➕ Edgar also received the Excellence in Quantitative Research Award for his capstone on energy access.
Congratulations to the many accomplished grads today who walked across the stage at American University!
May 9, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Congratulations to the many accomplished grads today who walked across the stage at American University!
📢 #NowHiring: Academic Program Coordinator – Department of Politics, Governance & Economics AU SIS.
Support grad programs, student engagement, events & outreach in a global-facing academic community!
🔗 Apply here: american.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/AU/job/Main-...
Support grad programs, student engagement, events & outreach in a global-facing academic community!
🔗 Apply here: american.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/AU/job/Main-...
May 7, 2025 at 6:02 PM
📢 #NowHiring: Academic Program Coordinator – Department of Politics, Governance & Economics AU SIS.
Support grad programs, student engagement, events & outreach in a global-facing academic community!
🔗 Apply here: american.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/AU/job/Main-...
Support grad programs, student engagement, events & outreach in a global-facing academic community!
🔗 Apply here: american.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/AU/job/Main-...
Wrapped up the school year with a fun night at Nationals Park! 🎉
PGE faculty, students, and staff cheered on the Nationals in a close game against the Mets—great food, lots of laughs, and a Nats win to top it off. ⚾️
PGE faculty, students, and staff cheered on the Nationals in a close game against the Mets—great food, lots of laughs, and a Nats win to top it off. ⚾️
April 29, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Wrapped up the school year with a fun night at Nationals Park! 🎉
PGE faculty, students, and staff cheered on the Nationals in a close game against the Mets—great food, lots of laughs, and a Nats win to top it off. ⚾️
PGE faculty, students, and staff cheered on the Nationals in a close game against the Mets—great food, lots of laughs, and a Nats win to top it off. ⚾️
On April 21, Prof. Badrinathan dove into the fight against misinformation—sharing insights from a massive classroom-based study in India (13.5k students, 600 schools). Can critical thinking be taught? Early signs say yes.
April 28, 2025 at 2:04 PM
On April 21, Prof. Badrinathan dove into the fight against misinformation—sharing insights from a massive classroom-based study in India (13.5k students, 600 schools). Can critical thinking be taught? Early signs say yes.
Congrats to Telmen Altanshagai (Outstanding Academic Performance) and Giulia Rozzo (Outstanding On-Campus Service) from AU’s Dept. of Politics, Governance & Economics!
🏆 Honored at the 2025 SIS Grad Awards on April 21.
🏆 Honored at the 2025 SIS Grad Awards on April 21.
April 25, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Congrats to Telmen Altanshagai (Outstanding Academic Performance) and Giulia Rozzo (Outstanding On-Campus Service) from AU’s Dept. of Politics, Governance & Economics!
🏆 Honored at the 2025 SIS Grad Awards on April 21.
🏆 Honored at the 2025 SIS Grad Awards on April 21.
Congratulations to Telmen Altanshagai, who received an award for Outstanding Academic Performance! Telmen is interested in the international politics of energy policy, with a specialty in Asia.
April 23, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Congratulations to Telmen Altanshagai, who received an award for Outstanding Academic Performance! Telmen is interested in the international politics of energy policy, with a specialty in Asia.
Vanessa Williamson of @brookings.edu on taxation & #democracy: cuts to IRS workforce focused on compliance/enforcement, especially for high earners. MOU w/ICE + IRS violates decades of IRS protections for taxpayer data, people who pay $10s billions each year. Plus oversight of the MOU very weak
April 23, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Vanessa Williamson of @brookings.edu on taxation & #democracy: cuts to IRS workforce focused on compliance/enforcement, especially for high earners. MOU w/ICE + IRS violates decades of IRS protections for taxpayer data, people who pay $10s billions each year. Plus oversight of the MOU very weak
#NobelPrize winner Stiglitz at @au-impa.bsky.social
event in @ausis.bsky.social. We live together in an integrated economy with externalities (ie, climate change) where effects of policies felt widely. So for a society with solidary there is need for progressive #taxes.
event in @ausis.bsky.social. We live together in an integrated economy with externalities (ie, climate change) where effects of policies felt widely. So for a society with solidary there is need for progressive #taxes.
April 23, 2025 at 3:08 PM
#NobelPrize winner Stiglitz at @au-impa.bsky.social
event in @ausis.bsky.social. We live together in an integrated economy with externalities (ie, climate change) where effects of policies felt widely. So for a society with solidary there is need for progressive #taxes.
event in @ausis.bsky.social. We live together in an integrated economy with externalities (ie, climate change) where effects of policies felt widely. So for a society with solidary there is need for progressive #taxes.
This new Forum, with contributions from American University School of International Service PGE Professor Tamar Gutner, introduces the concept of organizational (dis)entanglements to bridge scholarship on regime complexity and power transitions.
🔗 Read more: academic.oup.com/isr/article/...
🔗 Read more: academic.oup.com/isr/article/...
April 23, 2025 at 2:16 PM
This new Forum, with contributions from American University School of International Service PGE Professor Tamar Gutner, introduces the concept of organizational (dis)entanglements to bridge scholarship on regime complexity and power transitions.
🔗 Read more: academic.oup.com/isr/article/...
🔗 Read more: academic.oup.com/isr/article/...