Global Engagement

Emily Prest (G’23) and Joan Lombardi, student fellow and senior fellow at the Collaborative on Global Children’s Issues, write about the unique effect that climate change has on children around the world.

Patrick Laude, Georgetown University in Qatar professor, writes a book on Indian spiritual leader Ramana Maharshi in which he connects Maharshi's work to present-day challenges.

Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace, and Security's Initiative Onward for Afghan Women hopes to elevate the voices of women in the region and advocate for Afghan women and girls.

Alumnus Dr. Max Holmes describes his work on the Permafrost Pathways program in an interview with Dr. Kathy Kretman. The program hopes to study the impact of climate change in the Arctic.

Abel Cruz Flores (G’21) discusses his journey to receive his Ph.D. in Spanish linguistics at Georgetown.

Mirwais Balkhi, a visiting scholar at Georgetown Univerity in Qatar and Afghanistan’s former Minister of Education writes on the future of governance in Afghanistan.

Salome Mikadze (B’22) a Ukrainian student, reflects on her time at Georgetown and how her studies have helped her create a software development company as well as helped her during the crisis in Ukraine.

On his global capstone project, Father Travis Russell and his classmates traveled to Tanzania to consult on and work to improve a local hospital.

Adriana Kugler, a professor at the McCourt School of Public Policy, is confirmed by the Senate as the U.S. executive director of the World Bank.

During his visit to the United States, Prime Minister of Greece Kyriakos Mitsotakis spoke to students at Georgetown University about his upcoming meetings with President Joe Biden, the war in Ukraine, and the resiliency of Greek democracy.

For the Jordan Times, Anna Gelpern, professor at Georgetown Law, writes on the accumulating public debt in Ukraine as the crisis continues.

Ben Connable, adjunct professor in the School of Foreign Service, discusses what the use of chemical weapons in Ukraine would mean for the conflict.

Aaron Epstein discusses his work in Ukraine and the Global Surgical Medical Support Group, the aid organization he launched while in studying at the Georgetown University School of Medicine.

Abigail Corrao (NHS’23) and Matthew Carvalho (NHS’23) research the effects of the actual coronavirus as well as the impact of restrictions put in place during the pandemic in North Korea.

Recent graduate Felipe Lobo Koerich discusses his experience at Georgetown University and how it has set him up for his future in international law.

In the Washington Post, Lawerence Gostin, professor at Georgetown Law, comments on the current debate about whether the World Health Organization's Moscow office should be moved.

Georgetown Law and the University of Pennsylvania’s Center for Ethics and the Rule of Law hosted an event on the United States' use of torture, particularly post-9/11.

Antonio Tahhan, a student in the master of arts in Arab Studies program, begins work on a documentary on food to understand the Syrian diaspora.

Reena Aggarwal, a professor of finance in the McDonough School of Business, answers questions on digital currency and China based on her recent research included in the new report "Digital Currencies: The US, China, And The World At A Crossroads."

Luke Ignac who is graduating from the master of arts in German and European studies program this spring reflects on his time at Georgetown, specifically his experience in Madeleine Albright's class.

This conference, sponsored by Georgetown University and La Civiltà Cattolica, will take place on May 27 and 28 in Rome, convening scholars and practitioners to explore Pope Francis’ idea of the culture of encounter and its practical relevance across…

Jordan Sand, a history professor at Georgetown University, receives a fellowship from the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation to continue researching the history of the Ise Jingu grand shrine in Japan.

Georgetown Law hosts a virtual discussion with two Supreme Court justices which covered topics from diversity in the judiciary to lessons learned from each other’s legal systems.

Kelley Anderson, associate professor in the School of Nursing and Health Studies, describes her experience during her Fulbright in the Czech Republic.

This May, Georgetown University celebrates the many contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islander students, faculty, and staff and highlights the teaching, scholarship, advocacy, and cultural enrichment efforts of our university community.

Students of Georgetown’s MBA program participate in Global Business Experience in March 2022 trips after being virtual for two years.

Undergraduate students studying business and global affairs travel to the Dominican Republic in March 2022 to better understand the connection between society, governance, and business.

For the Washington Post, Gregg Bloche, Georgetown Law professor, and Elisa Massimino, executive director at the Human Rights Institute, co-write a piece on Ukrainian officials moving forward with war crime prosecutions against Russian soldiers.

A recent study by Georgetown faculty members Colin Carlson, Gregory Albery, Casey Zipfel, and Shweta Bansal published in Nature finds connections linking climate change and the spread of viruses.

Students from Georgetown joined peers from all nine DC universities to share local climate action initiatives based on campuses and in the city. 

Alumni of Georgetown University Medical Center are working to provide aid for those affected by the crisis in Ukraine.

Youth climate leaders at Georgetown University spoke with former vice president Al Gore at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC.

The Earth Commons and Global Lab, in partnership with the Embassy of Sweden and Dramaten, has launched a project featuring a two-year series of curated international performances and a digital platform for climate storytelling.

Dagomar Degroot, associate professor of environmental history, seeks a more nuanced understanding of climate change by interpreting evidence of weather documented in nature.

In January 2022, two Georgetown students received an unexpected invitation to join Pope Francis on a live Zoom call. A few weeks later, they presented their experiences and questions to the pope.

In the Spirit of Georgetown storytelling series, three alumni committed to the value of cura personalis through their efforts in uplifting communities in the United States and abroad.

In 2022, a diverse cohort of School of Foreign Service students and alumni have been awarded Pickering and Payne Fellowships, which aim to strengthen the U.S. Foreign Service by supporting historically underrepresented groups.

In the Georgetown Journal of International Affairs, Magdalena Kmak and Stephen Phillips call on the European Union to treat its human rights obligations seriously by ensuring full functionality of territorial asylum in the EU.​

In the Georgetown Journal of International Affairs, Workineh Kelbessa argues the management of natural resources should be participatory, inclusive of indigenous input, and community-based.

According to a new report from the U.S. Department of State, Georgetown University is the second highest producer of U.S. Fulbright Student Program awardees for 2021-2022.

On Friday March 18, Georgetown University's newly launched Earth Commons is co-sponsoring an evening of climate storytelling with emerging artists and climate leaders, inspired by Greta Thunberg’s urgent question, “Can you hear me?”

With the use of virtual reality technology, Georgetown University in Qatar students explored a social justice initiative while learning how digital innovations have transformed society and the future of education.

Georgetown has launched the Earth Commons to accelerate action, research, and education on the most pressing environmental and sustainability challenges both locally and globally.

At least seven School of Foreign Service alumni currently work at the embassy in Beirut, facilitating cultural exchange and managing humanitarian relief efforts and representing American interests abroad.

Interviewed by the Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs, Constantin Sigov reflects on the Russian invasion of Ukraine, highlighting what the conflict might mean for the future of Ukraine, Europe, and world order.

On February 26, the School of Foreign Service and McDonough School of Business will host the Africa Business Conference featuring panels and keynote addresses from emerging leaders and Africa business icons.

In January 2022, leading Italian philosopher Gianni Vattimo spoke with Debora Tonelli on the encyclical Fratelli Tutti and the future of the Catholic Church.

The new U.S.-China Nexus podcast will feature conversations with scholars and policy experts on the dynamics in China and Sino-American relations.

Maryam Rayed (G'23), a master's degree student in democracy and governance at Georgetown, is quoted in Voice of America about the uncertain future of her home country and potential opportunities for Afghan Fulbright students in the United States.

For Foreign Policy, SFS Professor Matthew Kroenig and Emily Ashford discuss the recent civil unrest in Kazakhstan and the potential impact on the United States' relationship with Russia and Eurasia.

For the Bharat Express News, Alexandra Phelan, assistant professor of global law, public health, and ethics, provides comments on vaccine inequity between high-income and low-income countries.

"Women in Synodality," an event co-hosted by Georgetown University, responded to concern over the lack of female leadership positions in the Catholic Church, and looked towards the future role of women in the Church.

For NPR, Center for Eurasian, Russian and East European Studies Director Angela Stent provides historical context for Russia's recent aggression towards Ukraine.

Marc Busch, professor of international business diplomacy at SFS, writes for the Hill on the potential for bias towards European cars and car parts under Congress' proposed electric vehicle tax credits.

Mirgani, assistant director for publications at GU-Q’s Center for International and Regional Studies, says that her role has influenced her creative process and informed her award winning short, Al-Sit.