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Conflict resolution conference explores career opportunities
The 13th International Conference on Conflict Resolution Education (CRE) is an opportunity to explore the wide array of local and global career opportunities in the field of conflict and peace. It…
The power of one country to influence treaty ratification
Study shows how nations follow others in ratifying agreements
New research shows just how powerful the United States’ and other countries’ influence can be on…
'jihad & Co' by Aisha Ahmad wins Furniss Book Award
For two decades, militant jihadism has been one of the world's most pressing security crises. In civil wars and insurgencies across the Muslim world, certain Islamist groups have taken advantage…
Mershon Center seeks speaker series/conference proposals
The Mershon Center for International Security Studies invites applications for conferences and speaker series on international security issues for the 2019-2020 academic year.
The Mershon…
Conference Preview: What is Realist Foreign Policy?
Realism is the oldest theory of international relations. On March 1-2, the Mershon Center for International Security Studies will host a conference on "What is Realist Foreign Policy?" organized…
Rudesill receives Sidney D. Drell Academic Achievement Award
Mershon faculty affiliate Dakota Rudesill, a leading expert on national security law and policy, will receive the 2019 Sidney D. Drell Academic Achievement Award from the Intelligence and National…
Will a ‘national emergency’ build a border wall?
President Trump has declared a national emergency to bring about his desired border wall.
Now what?
Mershon affiliate Peter Shane — an internationally recognized scholar in…
Mershon Center seeks applications for postdoctoral fellows
The Mershon Center for International Security Studies at The Ohio State University invites applications to fill two postdoctoral fellowship positions for the 2019-2020 academic year.
Noyes receives honorary doctorate from University of Tartu in Estonia
Mershon affiliate Dorothy Noyes, professor of English and Comparative Studies and former director of the Center for Folklore Studies, was awarded an honorary doctorate in folkloristics at the 99th…