UWISC Talk: Taylor Fravel; 17 Apr 12-1:20pm,

Please mark your calendars! The University of Washington International Security Colloquium (UWISC) welcomes Taylor Fravel, Associate Professor of Political Science and member of the Security Studies Program at MIT. Professor Fravel will present a talk titled “Active Defense: Explaining the Evolution of China's Military Strategy." The talk will be held on Friday, 17 Apr. from 12-1:30pm in the Olson Room (Gowen 1a). UW Jackson School of International Studies PhD student Steve Smith will serve as discussant. The paper is attached.

Dr. Fravel received his PhD from Stanford University. He has been a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Olin Institute for Strategic Studies at Harvard University, a Predoctoral Fellow at the Center for International Security and Cooperation at Stanford University, a Fellow with the Princeton-Harvard China and the World Program and a Visiting Scholar at the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Dr. Fravel's research is in international relations with a focus on security, China, and East Asia. He is the author of Strong Borders, Secure Nation: Cooperation and Conflict in China's Territorial Disputes and co-editor of Rethinking China's Rise: A Reader. He is currently interested in the relationship between material capabilities and political influence in China's rise as a great power.

UWISC is sponsored by the Severeyns-Ravenholt Endowment, the Richard B. Wesley Graduate Student Fund for International Relations, the Center for Global Studies at the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies, and the Department of Political Science.

UW Rome Center Student Internship 2015/2016

In 2001 the University of Washington established a Rome Center Student Internship position. This position is designed to provide UW students with practical experience working in an office environment, and especially affording them the opportunity for contact with a cultural environment other than their own. This single Internship position is especially suited to a student enrolled at the University of Washington while working on Italian language studies or on other independent study topic which would be enriched by study in Italy. The Rome Center Student Internship position is outlined below.

GENERAL TERMS:

• Dates: June/July 2015 - June/July 2016
• 20-hour work week
• Flexible hours; some hours required outside normal office hours

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be enrolled for study at the UW for duration of internship, with UW faculty member overseeing independent study.
• Prior participation on a UW Rome-based academic program preferred
• Study abroad registration through Office of International Programs & Exchanges (for more info contact IPE office at ipe@uw.edu)

WAGES & HOUSING:

• Small studio apartment at Rome Center provided (includes all utilities except phone)
• $450 monthly stipend

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Working knowledge of spoken/written Italian
• Good understanding of computer hardware & software
• Study visa (long-stay, multiple-entry type) for 1 year
• Application form. Please email Sheryl Brandalik (sbrandal@u.washington.edu) for an electronic copy.

JOB DUTIES:

• Assists with program arrivals/departures (compiling student data, preparing check-in materials, handling keys and deposits)
• Maintains student and program data (updating databases, generating lists)
• Assists staff and faculty (e.g. setting up A/V equipment, preparing classrooms)
• Helps students integrate into life in Rome (information source for Rome/Italy-related questions, etc.)
• Provides library & computer lab assistance (shelving & cataloging library materials, basic IT troubleshooting)
• Provides general office assistance (errands, filing, distributing mail, photocopying, etc.)
• Performs other tasks as assigned

Application deadline is February 28, 2015. 

Interviews will be scheduled, and an intern selected, in March 2015.

UWISC Talk: Meredith Loken; 16 Jan 12-1:20pm

Please mark your calendars!

The University of Washington International Security Colloquium (UWISC) welcomes Meredith Loken, PhD student in Political Science at the University of Washington. Meredith will present a talk titled "The Impact of Female Combatancy on Conflict-Related Rape." The talk will be held on Friday, 16 Jan. from 12-1:20pm in the Olson Room (Gowen 1a). UW Political Science PhD student Paige Sechrest will act as discussant. Her paper is attached.

Meredith is a third-year Ph.D student and a UWISC fellow. She recently worked as a research consultant for the UC Berkeley School of Law’s Human Rights Center on a report on sexual violence accountability in conflict areas and published a piece titled “#BringBackOurGirls and the Invisibility of Imperialism” inFeminist Media Studies. She is an affiliated researcher with the Young Scholars Network on Sexual Violence. Her research interests include large-scale political violence, conflict-related sexual violence, feminist theory, and internal conflict.

UWISC is sponsored by the Severeyns-Ravenholt Endowment, the Richard B. Wesley Graduate Student Fund for International Relations, the Center for Global Studies at the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies, and the Department of Political Science.

Fellowship in DC for Recent Grads to work on International Peace & Security

The Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship is a highly-competitive national program that provides college and grad school graduates the opportunity to work in Washington, DC, with one of more than two dozen participating public-interest organizations focusing on international security issues. The program has awarded 154 fellowships since its inception in 1987 and is offered twice yearly, in the spring and fall. It lasts from six to nine months and provides a salary, health insurance, and travel costs to Washington. The Scoville Fellowship does not award grant or scholarship money to students.

Scoville Fellows may undertake a variety of activities, including research, writing, public education, and advocacy in support of the goals of their host organization and may attend coalition meetings, policy briefings, and Congressional hearings. Fellows have written articles, blogs, fact sheets, letters to the editor, op-eds and reports, organized talks and conferences, and been interviewed as experts by the media. Former Scoville Fellows work for U.S. and international NGOs, the Departments of Defense, Energy, State, and Treasury, members of Congress, academia, and media, and attend graduate school in political science or international relations, following their fellowships.

If you are interested in peace and security issues visit www.scoville.org for more information. The Scoville Fellowship is a small organization and we lack the resources to send staff to college career fairs and to post jobs on individual university websites. Although the majority of Scoville Fellows have received college degrees in political science, government, international relations, history, or peace studies, we do not require a specific major. Application requirements are listed on our website, as are links to the websites of each of the participating groups and information on the work of current and former Scoville Fellows. The next application deadline is January 5, 2015 for the fall 2015 fellowship, which will begin between July 15 and October 1.

All U.S. citizens, as well as non-U.S. citizens living in the U.S. who have an appropriate work permit, are eligible to apply; foreign nationals living outside the United States are not.
 

For questions, contact Program Director Paul Revsine

Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship
322 4th Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 446-1565
www.scoville.org
Twitter @ScovillePF

IR Event: US - Turkey Security Relations: ISIS, Syria, and the Middle East

In a recent trip to Turkey concluding November 23rd, U.S. Vice President Joe Biden reports that the U.S. - Turkey bilateral relationship is “as strong as it has ever been.” Biden and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met to discuss cooperation in defeating the Islamic State in Syria and Iraq, but significant tensions remain. Washington criticizes Turkey’s reluctance to militarize against ISIS, particularly in Kobane, while Ankara continues to push for U.S. commitment to end Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s government by supporting moderate Syrian opposition rebels.

On December 15th, the World Affairs Council invites you to hear from Dr. Reşat Kasaba, Director of the University of Washington’s Jackson School of International Studies, on present U.S. - Turkey relations, particularly as it concerns ISIS, Syria, and additional security issues in the Middle East.

Prior to the talk, you are welcome to enjoy Turkish cuisine provided by the World Affairs Council. Free parking is available at this venue.

To RSVP for this event, please register at:
https://www.world-affairs.org/calendarevent/us-turkey-security-relations

Event Details
US - Turkey Security Relations: ISIS, Syria, and the Middle East
with Dr. Reşat Kasaba
Monday, December 15th @ 6:30 PM
The Landing at Northcut
(5001 25th Ave NE Seattle, WA 98105)

U.C. Berkeley's Model United Nations Conference, Feb. 2015

The Model United Nations would like to cordially invite the students of University of Washington, Seattle to attend our annual conference UCBMUN XIX this coming February 2015.

Registration and more information is available online at http://www.ucbmun.org/index.php. 

Fei Teng
UCBMUN Director of International Outreach
University of California, Berkeley
fei.teng@berkeley.edu | (510) 898-8938

UWISC Talk: Brian Rathbun; Fri, Nov.21, 12-1:20pm, Olson Room (Gowen 1a)

Please mark your calendars! The University of Washington International Security Colloquium (UWISC) welcomes Brian Rathbun, Associate Professor of International Relations at the University of Southern California. Dr. Rathbun will present a talk titled "Variations in Rationality in
Foreign Policy Decision-making." The talk will be held on Friday, 21 Nov. from 12-1:20pm in the Olson Room (Gowen 1a). UW Political Science PhD student Travis Nelson will serve as discussant. The paper is attached.

Dr. Rathbun received his PhD in Political Science from the University of California, Berkeley in 2002 and has taught at USC since 2008. He has written three solo-authored books on humanitarian intervention, multilateral institution building, and diplomacy. His articles appear or are
forthcoming in the field's leading journals, including International Organization, Security Studies, and International Studies Quarterly to name a few. Dr. Rathbun's research integrates insights from political, social and cognitive psychology into the study of international
relations, and more particularly on how ideology influences foreign policy decision-making. He's also an excellent dancer.

UWISC is sponsored by the Severeyns-Ravenholt Endowment, the Richard B. Wesley Graduate Student Fund for International Relations, the Center for Global Studies at the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies, and the Department of Political Science.

Study Abroad: Denmark. The 2015-16 UW Scan|Design Fellowships DEADLINE January 15, 2014

Interested in Studying Denmark and exploring the unique political, social, geographic, design, and planning context? Looking for funding to help support your experience….

The 2015-16 UW Scan|Design Fellowships are for you. Apply by January 15, 2015

Since 2005, the ScanDesign Foundation by Inger and Jens Bruun, based in Seattle, Washington, has funded student experience in Denmark through a fellowship program at the University of Washington. The program is designed to foster Danish-American relations by providing generous financial support to undergraduate and graduate students who have been accepted to study abroad in Denmark for a semester, a summer, or a full academic year through any of UW-Seattle's Danish study abroad exchange programs.

Scholarships in the amounts of $2500 - $9000* are available to support undergraduate and graduate student participation in one of the UW’s Danish exchange study-abroad programs or summer travel study.

Open to all majors on the UW Campus. Design is just in the name of the Fellowships, you don't have to be a designer to apply.

Learn More — Info Sessions:

- Wed, November 5, 2014 @ 12:30 pm in Schmitz Hall 459 (UW Study Abroad Office)
- Wed, November 19, 2014 @ 12:30 pm in Schmitz Hall 459 (UW Study Abroad Office)
- Wed, December 3, 2014 @ 12:30 pm in Schmitz Hall 459 (UW Study Abroad Office)
- Wed, January 7, 2015 @ 12:30 pm in Schmitz Hall 459 (UW Study Abroad Office)

The Elliott School of International Affairs at UW, Fri, 11/07/2014

Are you considering graduate school in international affairs?

Be sure to stop by the Elliott School of International Affairs will be visiting the Stanford University on Friday, November 7.

Friday, November 7
Information Session
12:00-1:00 p.m. PST
Reboot
Allen Center for Computer Science and Engineering

The Elliott School fosters an environment where innovative ideas and dedication to public service flourish. They provide a forum where students learn from the brightest minds and are encouraged to bring forth their ideas. If you have a passion for international affairs and improving the world around us, then definitely take a look at one of their graduate programs.

The Elliott School offers M.A. degrees in regional focused areas such as the Middle East, Asia, Europe and Eurasia and Latin America. They also offer global issue programs in international affairs, global communication, security policy studies, international development studies, international trade and investment policy and international science and technology policy.

We look forward to seeing you there!


Join us for our Open House, Tuesday, November 18th! RSVP here.
Or catch us on the road during our Graduate Fair Tour! Click here for details.


Kim Wollner
Associate Director of Graduate Admissions
Elliott School of International Affairs
The George Washington University
1957 E Street NW, Suite 301
Washington, DC 20052
Phone: 202.994.7050
elliott.gwu.edu

Connect with The Elliott School!

Event Invitation - "Beyond the Headlines: National Security in the 21st Century" with Assistant Secretary of State Puneet Talwar 11/03/2014

Dear Political Science Students, Advisers, and Faculty,

On Monday, November 3rd, join Puneet Talwar, Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs (PM) for a special conversation titled, "Beyond the Headlines: National Security in the 21st Century."

Please feel free to pass this event along to any interested colleagues or students - students will receive discounted admissions to this event! If you have any questions regarding the event or about the World Affairs Council-Seattle, please contact me or the World Affairs Council?s Community Events Coordinator, Alex Kuehl (akuehl@world-affairs.org).

We look forward to seeing you there!

Best,

Kisa Yonker

London Exchange Info Sessions, Friday, Nov. 3rd, 2014

Representatives from our two exchange partners from London, King’s College London and University College London, will be visiting Seattle next Monday – November 3rd and will be hosting an info session for both undergrads and grads in the study abroad office.

Undergrad student info session
Schmitz 459 – 2PM 11/3/14

Graduate student info session
Schmitz 459 – 3PM 11/3/14

Hope to see you there!

Mike Renes
Regional Lead for Europe, Africa, and the Middle East
International Programs and Exchanges
University of Washington
459 Schmitz Hall
206-221-4404

Interested in International Affairs?

You are invited to attend an Information Session

For the Rangel and Payne International Affairs Programs

October 30, 2014, 2:30 PM, MGH 171

And visit our table at the Scholarship Fair: Oct. 30, 10am-2pm, MGH

USAID Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship:

-         Up to $90,000 over two years to cover two-year master’s degree and internships.

-         Paid internships on Capitol Hill and OVERSEAS at a USAID Mission

-         Entry into the USAID Foreign Service upon completion of graduate studies

Eligibility:

-         US citizenship

-         Be a senior or recent graduate applying for graduate school

-            Cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher on 4.0 scale

Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship Program:

-         Up to $90,000 over two years to cover two-year master’s degree and internships.

-         Paid internships on Capitol Hill and OVERSEAS at a U.S. Embassy

-         Entry into the State Department Foreign Service upon completion of graduate studies

Eligibility:

-         US citizenship

-         Be a senior or recent graduate applying for graduate school

-            Cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher on 4.0 scale

Rangel Undergraduate Int’l Affairs Summer Enrichment Program:

-         6-week program at Howard University to prepare for career in international affairs

-         2 for-credit courses, visits/meetings with foreign affairs professionals, grad school intro

-         Program covers room, board, tuition, transportation and provides $3,200 stipend.

Eligibility:

-         US citizenship

-         Full-time undergraduate student (completed sophomore year)

-         Cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher on 4.0 scale

-        ALL MAJORS WELCOME!