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
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!
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...
SPIA Giving Day 2025
give.uga.edu
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...
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Join us on Sept 4 at 5pm at Creature Comforts Brewery (271 W. Hancock Ave, Athens) for a discussion about Refugee Resettlement as part of their "Get Comfortable" Community Impact Series.
August 11, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Join us on Sept 4 at 5pm at Creature Comforts Brewery (271 W. Hancock Ave, Athens) for a discussion about Refugee Resettlement as part of their "Get Comfortable" Community Impact Series.
FWIW, this is the best place I've ever worked. I'm happy to answer any questions if you're interested!
Join us! We're seeking a scholar in the field of international relations, starting fall 2026.
Assistant Professor
The Department of International Affairs (IA) at the University of Georgia invites applications for a tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in the fall of 2026. The position...
www.ugajobsearch.com
August 7, 2025 at 1:02 PM
FWIW, this is the best place I've ever worked. I'm happy to answer any questions if you're interested!
Very timely insights on the future of advanced nuclear technologies, and what it means for nonproliferation efforts.
Check out the new report from the Benson-Bertsch Center for International Trade and Security: spia.uga.edu/wp-content/u...
Check out the new report from the Benson-Bertsch Center for International Trade and Security: spia.uga.edu/wp-content/u...
August 1, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Very timely insights on the future of advanced nuclear technologies, and what it means for nonproliferation efforts.
Check out the new report from the Benson-Bertsch Center for International Trade and Security: spia.uga.edu/wp-content/u...
Check out the new report from the Benson-Bertsch Center for International Trade and Security: spia.uga.edu/wp-content/u...
GLOBIS at UGA is great place to work!
Job alert! Please apply and/or share with your networks!
GLOBIS is hiring a Research Professional to work with us on our Human Rights Programs, especially the Human Rights Measurement Initiative (HRMI). (1/3)
www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/440...
GLOBIS is hiring a Research Professional to work with us on our Human Rights Programs, especially the Human Rights Measurement Initiative (HRMI). (1/3)
www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/440...
Research Professional
The Center for the Study of Global Issues (GLOBIS) is seeking a high-achieving, detail-oriented researcher to support the Center’s Human Rights Research and Education programs. In particular, this pos...
www.ugajobsearch.com
July 21, 2025 at 4:12 PM
GLOBIS at UGA is great place to work!
We are proud to announce that the Center for International Trade and Security is now the Benson-Bertsch Center for International Trade and Security.
We are excited for this new chapter and we are grateful to the Ed & Robin Benson Foundation for their generous support!
We are excited for this new chapter and we are grateful to the Ed & Robin Benson Foundation for their generous support!
May 2, 2025 at 3:03 PM
We are proud to announce that the Center for International Trade and Security is now the Benson-Bertsch Center for International Trade and Security.
We are excited for this new chapter and we are grateful to the Ed & Robin Benson Foundation for their generous support!
We are excited for this new chapter and we are grateful to the Ed & Robin Benson Foundation for their generous support!
Great article that spotlights many of the cool things we are doing at CITS!
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Professor advances the future of security research, leadership at UGA - UGA Today
Justin Conrad blends theory and practice to understand conflict.
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April 15, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Great article that spotlights many of the cool things we are doing at CITS!
news.uga.edu/professor-ad...
news.uga.edu/professor-ad...
SPIA is turning 25! We are asking for nominations for two awards that will be presented during next year's celebration:
Distinguished Public Service Award
Alumni Impact Awards
Please submit your nominations here:
spia.uga.edu/about/events...
Distinguished Public Service Award
Alumni Impact Awards
Please submit your nominations here:
spia.uga.edu/about/events...
Celebrating 25 Years of SPIA at UGA
Join us as we celebrate 25 years of SPIA - A Generation of Impact - on Friday, March 13, 2026.
spia.uga.edu
April 4, 2025 at 6:38 PM
SPIA is turning 25! We are asking for nominations for two awards that will be presented during next year's celebration:
Distinguished Public Service Award
Alumni Impact Awards
Please submit your nominations here:
spia.uga.edu/about/events...
Distinguished Public Service Award
Alumni Impact Awards
Please submit your nominations here:
spia.uga.edu/about/events...
I'm grateful to work at such an incredible institution, with the best colleagues and students I could ask for!
We are delighted to announce that Dr. Justin Conrad will assume the role of Department Head beginning August 1, 2025. Dr. Conrad has been a valued member of UGA since 2019 and currently serves as the Gary K. Bertsch Director of the Center for International Trade and Security.
April 1, 2025 at 7:07 PM
I'm grateful to work at such an incredible institution, with the best colleagues and students I could ask for!
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We are delighted to announce that Dr. Justin Conrad will assume the role of Department Head beginning August 1, 2025. Dr. Conrad has been a valued member of UGA since 2019 and currently serves as the Gary K. Bertsch Director of the Center for International Trade and Security.
April 1, 2025 at 7:03 PM
We are delighted to announce that Dr. Justin Conrad will assume the role of Department Head beginning August 1, 2025. Dr. Conrad has been a valued member of UGA since 2019 and currently serves as the Gary K. Bertsch Director of the Center for International Trade and Security.
BIG NEWS! I am pleased to present the newest Ph.D. at
CITS, UGA SPIA and @ugaintl.bsky.social: Dr. Jackson Tilley! (committee: @naomiegel.bsky.social and @rmpowers.bsky.social)
Dr. Tilley defended his excellent dissertation and begins a new position with the US government.
Congrats, Dr. Tilley!
CITS, UGA SPIA and @ugaintl.bsky.social: Dr. Jackson Tilley! (committee: @naomiegel.bsky.social and @rmpowers.bsky.social)
Dr. Tilley defended his excellent dissertation and begins a new position with the US government.
Congrats, Dr. Tilley!
March 31, 2025 at 4:45 PM
BIG NEWS! I am pleased to present the newest Ph.D. at
CITS, UGA SPIA and @ugaintl.bsky.social: Dr. Jackson Tilley! (committee: @naomiegel.bsky.social and @rmpowers.bsky.social)
Dr. Tilley defended his excellent dissertation and begins a new position with the US government.
Congrats, Dr. Tilley!
CITS, UGA SPIA and @ugaintl.bsky.social: Dr. Jackson Tilley! (committee: @naomiegel.bsky.social and @rmpowers.bsky.social)
Dr. Tilley defended his excellent dissertation and begins a new position with the US government.
Congrats, Dr. Tilley!
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