Where Russia’s invasion of Ukraine stands
MIT panelists see progress for Ukraine, but perils ahead and little chance of a quick resolution.
Center for International Studies
Jung Jae Kwon: Questioning the nuclear umbrella
Dissatisfied with security guarantees from the US, America’s junior allies want greater control over their own defenses.
John Tirman, political theorist and executive director of the MIT Center for International Studies, dies at 72
An expert on US-Iran relations and human security, Tirman was a prolific author and thoughtful colleague and friend.
Center for International Studies honors Robert Wilhelm
The Robert E. Wilhelm Fellows Program brings real-world experience and new scholarship to CIS and is a vital part of its research community.
Mobilizing across borders to address global challenges
MISTI Global Seed Funds program provides millions of dollars to advance international collaborations for MIT faculty.
Congressional seminar introduces MIT faculty to 30 Washington staffers
Security Studies Program offers knowledge on national security issues.
Eleanor Freund receives Jeanne Guillemin Prize
Awarded by the Center for International Studies, the prize will help support the PhD candidate's dissertation research on Chinese foreign and security policy.
Six from MIT Named 2022 Knight-Hennessy Scholars
Fellowship funds graduate studies at Stanford University.
What Russia’s invasion of Ukraine means for the world
An expert panel explores the war’s impact, from a refugee crisis to China’s role and nuclear tensions.
Traveling the world to make a global impact
MISTI sends first Independent Activities Period students abroad since 2020.
Reviving war-game scholarship at MIT
MIT Center for International Studies and Security Studies Program offer new resources for modeling human behavior and decision-making in real-world scenarios.
Understanding the war in Ukraine
At a recent seminar, MIT faculty analyzed Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
3 Questions: The future of international education
New MISTI faculty director Evan Lieberman discusses the crucial role of international education for global solutions.
Is an armed conflict imminent?
As Russia masses military equipment near Ukraine borders, experts in an MIT forum express concern about possible action and its consequences.
3 Questions: Women’s rights and rising threats to press freedom worldwide
Polish journalist Ada Petriczko, an Elizabeth Neuffer Fellow at MIT, discusses ethical and cross-border journalism, freedom of speech, and the rise of autocracy.