By Lee H. Hamilton Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, who died in December, was rightly celebrated as a trailblazing jurist who brought common sense and moderation to the Supreme Court. She also was a champion of civics education, especially after she retired from the bench. And civics education needs champions in this era of partisanship and… Read more »
Hamilton Lugar School News
John Ciorciari named dean of the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies
The Hamilton Lugar School is delighted to share news of the appointment of our new dean, John Ciorciari. Please see the formal announcement from the Office of the Provost. John Ciorciari named dean of the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies John Ciorciari, professor of public policy at the University of Michigan Gerald R…. Read more »
Hamilton on Foreign Policy #238: Big decisions and American history
By Lee H. Hamilton Big decisions have shaped the United States. We wouldn’t be who we are as a nation without the decisiveness shown by America’s founders and by our leaders in times of crisis. It’s an essential quality of successful countries: the ability to make big, consequential decisions. We can start at the beginning,… Read more »
Authoritative new research by Professor Asma Afsaruddin uncovers deep insights into Islam and women’s agency in Muslim-majority societies
The Oxford Handbook of Islam and Women, edited by Indiana University Professor Asma Afsaruddin, offers authoritative new research on Islam and women’s lived experiences in Muslim-majority societies. In The Handbook, Afsaruddin and other leading scholars take a multidisciplinary approach to offer deep and nuanced analyses of topics on Islam and women’s agency and contributions… Read more »
Hamilton on Foreign Policy #237: Foreign policy rises in public attention
By Lee H. Hamilton Americans seem to be more interested in foreign policy than usual. Four in 10 U.S. adults named it as an important issue to address in 2024, according to a recent poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs. That’s twice as many as a year earlier. That sounds right to… Read more »
Professors Kim and Chen share Lunar New Year traditions before February 10 Hamilton Lugar School celebration
Organizers of the upcoming Year of the Dragon Lunar New Year Celebration at the Hamilton Lugar School are creating an event with two diverse audiences in mind—those who are just learning about the holiday, and those who consider it to be the most important holiday in their family and culture. From noon to 2 p.m…. Read more »
Hamilton Lugar D.C. Fellows program supports globally minded students
The Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies has selected nine undergraduate and one graduate student for the inaugural Hamilton Lugar D.C. Fellows Program. In addition to scholarships, Fellows receive guidance and networking support to help them secure internships in Washington, D.C. Hamilton Lugar Executive Associate Dean David Bosco says that connecting students with… Read more »
New year, new appreciation for Ukrainian resistance song
IU-Ukraine Nonresidential Scholar Spotlight: Tina Peresunko Have you ever heard of a song called Shchedryk? If you are familiar with the popular holiday song, Carol of the Bells, what you’ve heard is an adaptation of the Ukrainian New Year’s carol, Shchedryk, arranged by composer Mykola Leontovych in 1916. The song depicts prosperity in the new… Read more »
Hamilton on Foreign Policy #236: Bashing China is easy but not always helpful
By Lee H. Hamilton Here’s one thing we can count on in the upcoming election year: American politicians will find ways to criticize China, even if they’re running for jobs that have little to do with U.S. foreign policy. China-bashing is a tried-and-true way to appeal for votes. It’s politically safe: China has few defenders… Read more »
Hamilton on Foreign Policy #235: Finding the ‘common good’ requires compromise
By Lee H. Hamilton Making decisions about public policy is no simple task. It requires balancing interests, exercising our values and making choices among competing ideas. When we vote, should we favor candidates who will cut taxes or those who will improve services? Should we support a strong American presence in the world or keep… Read more »