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Recording of Furniss Lecture featuring Rush Doshi Now Available

Rush Doshi, Assistant Professor of Security Studies at Georgetown University, Director of the China Strategy Initiative of the Council on Foreign Relations, and former Deputy Senior Director for…

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Diplomacy Labs empower Ohio State students to tackle real-world issues

Research, programs and events made possible by The Mershon Center impact our students, faculty, and community. Diplomacy Lab offers real-life research opportunities for students in cooperation…

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Spring Grant Cycle Opens - Feb 15 Deadline

The Mershon Center for International Security Studies is pleased to announce its Spring 2025 funding cycle. All proposals are due on February 15, 2025. These are the grants reviewed in spring:

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End of Semester Message from Hayes Chair Christopher McKnight Nichols

By Christopher McKnight Nichols
Dear Colleagues, We hope you are all doing well as the semester winds down and the much-needed holiday season approaches. Below are some recent updates from the desk of Christopher McKnight…

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