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April 16th Event | ISD Graduate and Undergraduate Fellows in Diplomacy Colloquium

Please join us as the 2025-26 ISD Graduate and Undergraduate Fellows present their research on cutting-edge issues in diplomacy. Thursday, April 16, 2026 12:00-5:00 pm McGhee Library…

Apr 8, 2026
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ISD’s New Fall 2026 Course Offerings

Apr 7, 2026
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April 15th Event | Who Are China’s Diplomats? A Discussion with Professor Andrew Scobell and Dr. Yi Li

Mar 31, 2026
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America’s Diplomats: A Conversation with Maria A. Longi

Feb 18, 2026