Justin Conrad
@justinconrad.bsky.social
Professor and Head of the Department of International Affairs
University of Georgia
BOOKS: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Justin-Conrad/author/B09851KHF8
University of Georgia
BOOKS: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Justin-Conrad/author/B09851KHF8
I'm sorry, but a 5,000 word peer review of a 7,000 word journal submission is totally inappropriate.
February 4, 2026 at 4:18 PM
I'm sorry, but a 5,000 word peer review of a 7,000 word journal submission is totally inappropriate.
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Meet our star students! Justin Cohen is a senior majoring in Political Science and International Affairs, and he has completed the Richard B. Russell Security Leadership Program. In 2025, he was a delegate in the U.S. Congress-Republic of Korea National Assembly Exchange Program.
February 3, 2026 at 9:29 PM
Meet our star students! Justin Cohen is a senior majoring in Political Science and International Affairs, and he has completed the Richard B. Russell Security Leadership Program. In 2025, he was a delegate in the U.S. Congress-Republic of Korea National Assembly Exchange Program.
Congrats, Nishat!
Congratulations to Nishat Nayla, the winner of this year's Christopher S. Allen Undergraduate Research Award!
Nishat received the scholarship in recognition for her excellent project: "Barrel to Byte: How Oil Wealth is Funding the Global AI Race."
Nishat received the scholarship in recognition for her excellent project: "Barrel to Byte: How Oil Wealth is Funding the Global AI Race."
January 30, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Congrats, Nishat!
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@ugaintl.bsky.social professor Ishtiaque Fazlul uses data to improve human well-being around the world!
Read about his innovative work here:
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Read about his innovative work here:
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Assistant professor uses data to improve well-being - UGA Today
Ishtiaque Fazlul seeks to help people thrive.
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January 27, 2026 at 8:09 PM
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It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Professor Emeritus Dr. Han S. Park.
Dr. Park taught at UGA for 45 years and was the founding director of the Center for the Study of Global Issues (GLOBIS), where he played a pivotal role in Track II diplomacy.
Dr. Park taught at UGA for 45 years and was the founding director of the Center for the Study of Global Issues (GLOBIS), where he played a pivotal role in Track II diplomacy.
January 23, 2026 at 2:10 PM
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Professor Emeritus Dr. Han S. Park.
Dr. Park taught at UGA for 45 years and was the founding director of the Center for the Study of Global Issues (GLOBIS), where he played a pivotal role in Track II diplomacy.
Dr. Park taught at UGA for 45 years and was the founding director of the Center for the Study of Global Issues (GLOBIS), where he played a pivotal role in Track II diplomacy.
When I go to Google News, there are no stories about the protests in Iran. Why is that?
January 8, 2026 at 9:37 PM
When I go to Google News, there are no stories about the protests in Iran. Why is that?
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The last time the U.S. women won an Olympic singles figure skating medal of any kind was in 2006. The last gold? 2002.
But this year, the United States seems poised to end at least that first drought — which puts some weight on the selection for Milan.
But this year, the United States seems poised to end at least that first drought — which puts some weight on the selection for Milan.
January 8, 2026 at 9:36 PM
The last time the U.S. women won an Olympic singles figure skating medal of any kind was in 2006. The last gold? 2002.
But this year, the United States seems poised to end at least that first drought — which puts some weight on the selection for Milan.
But this year, the United States seems poised to end at least that first drought — which puts some weight on the selection for Milan.
Spoiler: expanding youth education on nuclear weapons is important.
In the new special issue of @pspolisci.bsky.social, Professors Maryann Gallagher and @justinconrad.bsky.social discuss "Expanding Youth Education On Nuclear Weapons."
Check out the article here!
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Check out the article here!
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Expanding Youth Education On Nuclear Weapons | PS: Political Science & Politics | Cambridge Core
Expanding Youth Education On Nuclear Weapons - Volume 59 Issue 1
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January 7, 2026 at 1:44 PM
Spoiler: expanding youth education on nuclear weapons is important.
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Ph.D. student Yuge Wang and Professor Rongbin Han have a new study at the journal Governance!
Authoritarian Elasticity: How Autocracies May Effectively Mobilize for Crisis Management
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Authoritarian Elasticity: How Autocracies May Effectively Mobilize for Crisis Management
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Authoritarian Elasticity: How Autocracies May Effectively Mobilize for Crisis Management
Current studies on authoritarian resilience have yet to fully explain how autocracies can effectively cope with crises that threaten regime survival. To fill the gap, we introduce the concept of “aut...
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December 10, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Ph.D. student Yuge Wang and Professor Rongbin Han have a new study at the journal Governance!
Authoritarian Elasticity: How Autocracies May Effectively Mobilize for Crisis Management
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
Authoritarian Elasticity: How Autocracies May Effectively Mobilize for Crisis Management
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
Congratulations, Dr. Soyer!
Congratulations to Dr. Gabriel de Azevedo Soyer! He successfully defended his dissertation this week, and will begin a postdoc at UCLouvain in January.
Thanks to committee members Laura Zimmerman, Shane Singh, Greg Thaler and Joseph Ornstein.
Thanks to committee members Laura Zimmerman, Shane Singh, Greg Thaler and Joseph Ornstein.
November 20, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Congratulations, Dr. Soyer!
Received an email from a prospective Ph.D. student:
"Your research on [insert specific topic or paper related to their expertise] closely aligns with the theoretical direction and methodology of my proposed work."
Finally recognized for my specific topic or paper related to my expertise!
"Your research on [insert specific topic or paper related to their expertise] closely aligns with the theoretical direction and methodology of my proposed work."
Finally recognized for my specific topic or paper related to my expertise!
November 13, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Received an email from a prospective Ph.D. student:
"Your research on [insert specific topic or paper related to their expertise] closely aligns with the theoretical direction and methodology of my proposed work."
Finally recognized for my specific topic or paper related to my expertise!
"Your research on [insert specific topic or paper related to their expertise] closely aligns with the theoretical direction and methodology of my proposed work."
Finally recognized for my specific topic or paper related to my expertise!
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The deadline for these positions has been extended!
Applications submitted by DECEMBER 1 will receive full consideration.
Applications submitted by DECEMBER 1 will receive full consideration.
The Department of International Affairs is hiring two (2!) faculty members whose work encompasses National Security and Artificial Intelligence.
Applications received by Nov 14 will be given full consideration. Apply at the link here: www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/456...
Applications received by Nov 14 will be given full consideration. Apply at the link here: www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/456...
November 12, 2025 at 3:17 PM
The deadline for these positions has been extended!
Applications submitted by DECEMBER 1 will receive full consideration.
Applications submitted by DECEMBER 1 will receive full consideration.
Announcing the newest Ph.D. out of @ugaintl.bsky.social: Dr. Shannon Martin!
Dr. Martin defended her dissertation and will continue her work as a professor at Southern Adventist University.
Thanks to her committee @meganturnbull.bsky.social & Shane Singh for their guidance.
Congrats, Dr. Martin!
Dr. Martin defended her dissertation and will continue her work as a professor at Southern Adventist University.
Thanks to her committee @meganturnbull.bsky.social & Shane Singh for their guidance.
Congrats, Dr. Martin!
November 10, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Announcing the newest Ph.D. out of @ugaintl.bsky.social: Dr. Shannon Martin!
Dr. Martin defended her dissertation and will continue her work as a professor at Southern Adventist University.
Thanks to her committee @meganturnbull.bsky.social & Shane Singh for their guidance.
Congrats, Dr. Martin!
Dr. Martin defended her dissertation and will continue her work as a professor at Southern Adventist University.
Thanks to her committee @meganturnbull.bsky.social & Shane Singh for their guidance.
Congrats, Dr. Martin!
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International Affairs student (and Truman Scholar and ROTC cadet and all-around star) Mercedes Bengs is featured in UGA's Annual Report!
Check out the profile here: par.uga.edu/profiles/mer...
Check out the profile here: par.uga.edu/profiles/mer...
November 7, 2025 at 4:15 PM
International Affairs student (and Truman Scholar and ROTC cadet and all-around star) Mercedes Bengs is featured in UGA's Annual Report!
Check out the profile here: par.uga.edu/profiles/mer...
Check out the profile here: par.uga.edu/profiles/mer...
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We are proud to announce that the Department of International Affairs and the Benson-Bertsch Center for International Trade and Security are home to the newest chapter of the Institute of Nuclear Materials Management!
INMM at UGA welcomes students from across campus interested in nuclear careers!
INMM at UGA welcomes students from across campus interested in nuclear careers!
November 4, 2025 at 6:21 PM
We are proud to announce that the Department of International Affairs and the Benson-Bertsch Center for International Trade and Security are home to the newest chapter of the Institute of Nuclear Materials Management!
INMM at UGA welcomes students from across campus interested in nuclear careers!
INMM at UGA welcomes students from across campus interested in nuclear careers!
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Meet our star students! Hannah Jones is a sophomore majoring in International Affairs and Political Science. On campus, she is an active student leader, serving as a tour guide with the UGA Visitors Center, a Student Government Peer Leader, a Propel Rural Scholar, and a SPIA Ambassador!
November 3, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Meet our star students! Hannah Jones is a sophomore majoring in International Affairs and Political Science. On campus, she is an active student leader, serving as a tour guide with the UGA Visitors Center, a Student Government Peer Leader, a Propel Rural Scholar, and a SPIA Ambassador!
Join our growing and dynamic faculty! And let me know if you have any questions about these positions.
The Department of International Affairs is hiring two (2!) faculty members whose work encompasses National Security and Artificial Intelligence.
Applications received by Nov 14 will be given full consideration. Apply at the link here: www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/456...
Applications received by Nov 14 will be given full consideration. Apply at the link here: www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/456...
October 30, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Join our growing and dynamic faculty! And let me know if you have any questions about these positions.
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Some noteworthy events coming up in the next few days include Fall Break tomorrow, a football game of some consequence in Jacksonville, FL on Saturday, and the clocks go back an hour at 2 am Sunday morning! Yes, we're still doing that.
October 30, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Some noteworthy events coming up in the next few days include Fall Break tomorrow, a football game of some consequence in Jacksonville, FL on Saturday, and the clocks go back an hour at 2 am Sunday morning! Yes, we're still doing that.
Welcome to UGA's Department of International Affairs!
A special message for our Students, Parents, Faculty, Alumni, Friends, and Visitors:
spia.uga.edu/departments-...
A special message for our Students, Parents, Faculty, Alumni, Friends, and Visitors:
spia.uga.edu/departments-...
October 21, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Welcome to UGA's Department of International Affairs!
A special message for our Students, Parents, Faculty, Alumni, Friends, and Visitors:
spia.uga.edu/departments-...
A special message for our Students, Parents, Faculty, Alumni, Friends, and Visitors:
spia.uga.edu/departments-...
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Join us for a symposium recognizing the 25th anniversary of UNSCR1325 on "Women, Peace and Security", taking place on Friday, October 24 at UGA's Special Collections Library. The event will feature a discussion from 10:15 -11 AM with two SPIA alumni, Hannah Proctor and Katie Mann.
October 8, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Join us for a symposium recognizing the 25th anniversary of UNSCR1325 on "Women, Peace and Security", taking place on Friday, October 24 at UGA's Special Collections Library. The event will feature a discussion from 10:15 -11 AM with two SPIA alumni, Hannah Proctor and Katie Mann.
Very cool to see one of my studies (from @isq-jrnl.bsky.social) depicted graphically like this.
Thanks to Ben Reese, Pat James and the whole team at the Visual International Relations Project (VIRP)! Check out all their great work at visualinternationalrelationsproject.com
Thanks to Ben Reese, Pat James and the whole team at the Visual International Relations Project (VIRP)! Check out all their great work at visualinternationalrelationsproject.com
October 7, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Very cool to see one of my studies (from @isq-jrnl.bsky.social) depicted graphically like this.
Thanks to Ben Reese, Pat James and the whole team at the Visual International Relations Project (VIRP)! Check out all their great work at visualinternationalrelationsproject.com
Thanks to Ben Reese, Pat James and the whole team at the Visual International Relations Project (VIRP)! Check out all their great work at visualinternationalrelationsproject.com
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Congrats to Dr. Saglam on her selection into the Fulbright Specialist Program! An initiative of the US Department of State, the Fulbright Specialist Program is a unique opportunity for US academics & established professionals to engage in project-based exchanges at host institutions across the globe
October 1, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Congrats to Dr. Saglam on her selection into the Fulbright Specialist Program! An initiative of the US Department of State, the Fulbright Specialist Program is a unique opportunity for US academics & established professionals to engage in project-based exchanges at host institutions across the globe
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Did you know that UGA’s Department of International Affairs is one of the only IR departments in the country staffed almost entirely by political scientists? Formerly part of the Poli Sci dept, we now bring a political science lens to the study of IR & comparative politics.
September 23, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Did you know that UGA’s Department of International Affairs is one of the only IR departments in the country staffed almost entirely by political scientists? Formerly part of the Poli Sci dept, we now bring a political science lens to the study of IR & comparative politics.
Today is a big day, and this year is a big year!
To kick off SPIA's 25th Anniversary celebration, today is SPIA Giving Day. We hope you will support this amazing institution. You can even purchase a brick, with your custom inscription!
Go Dawgs!
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To kick off SPIA's 25th Anniversary celebration, today is SPIA Giving Day. We hope you will support this amazing institution. You can even purchase a brick, with your custom inscription!
Go Dawgs!
give.uga.edu/funders/spia...
SPIA Giving Day 2025
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September 18, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Today is a big day, and this year is a big year!
To kick off SPIA's 25th Anniversary celebration, today is SPIA Giving Day. We hope you will support this amazing institution. You can even purchase a brick, with your custom inscription!
Go Dawgs!
give.uga.edu/funders/spia...
To kick off SPIA's 25th Anniversary celebration, today is SPIA Giving Day. We hope you will support this amazing institution. You can even purchase a brick, with your custom inscription!
Go Dawgs!
give.uga.edu/funders/spia...