News + Media

	In the News June 6, 2023 Q&A: Gabriela Sá Pessoa on Brazilian politics, human rights in the Amazon, and AI Sabina Van MellMIT News The Brazilian social justice reporter is the 2023 Elizabeth Neuffer Fellow at the MIT Center for International Studies.
	précis June 6, 2023 End Notes End Notes features the professional achievements of our scholars, students, and staff. This includes recent awards, speaking engagements, and publications.
	In the News June 5, 2023 New MIT fellowship supports student research on governance innovation with Global South governments Seongkyul ParkMIT News A new cross-institute initiative between MIT Governance Lab, MISTI, and the Priscilla King Gray Public Service Center to support graduate student work in public sector innovation.
	Analysis + Opinion June 5, 2023 Is Saudi-Israeli normalization worth it? Aaron David Miller and Steven SimonForeign Policy It would be a dramatic accomplishment, but not nearly as transformational as many may think.
	In the News June 2, 2023 Chancellor Melissa Nobles’ address to MIT’s undergraduate Class of 2023 Melissa NoblesMIT News Chancellor and CIS affiliate Melissa Nobles spoke to this year's graduating class.
	In the News June 2, 2023 Is Europe serious about self-defense, or free-riding? Emma Ashford and Matthew KroenigForeign Policy Quoted: "Barry Posen, for example, has several good pieces that explore the defense ramifications, costs, and risks of transferring more responsibility to European states."
	précis June 1, 2023 Grand delusion: The rise and fall of American ambition in the Middle East The culmination of almost forty years at the highest levels of policymaking and scholarship, Steven Simon’s recent book "Grand Delusion" is his tour de force, offering a comprehensive and deeply informed account of US engagement in the Middle East. Featured here is an excerpt from the book. Simon is the Robert E Wilhelm Fellow at CIS.
	précis May 31, 2023 How elite American university networks affect access to venture capital in Africa In early-stage financing, which is the predominant stage currently in Africa, venture capitalists heavily rely on credentials and social networks. In boardrooms from San Francisco to Cambridge, this often translates into following people with degrees from the best US universities. These graduates command greater trust and are found predominantly in English-speaking countries, explains Milain Fayulu SM '22.
	News@E40 May 30, 2023 CIS congratulates 2023 graduates Center for International Studies Among those who graduated from the Department of Political Science this year were three graduate students focused on international relations and security studies.
	précis May 24, 2023 Activities Starr Forums; SSP Wednesday Seminars; Emile Bustani Middle East Seminar; Myron Weiner Seminar Series on International Migration; CIS awards 15 summer study grants; Third annual edition of MIT x TAU Webinar Series; SSP Wargaming Lab; 2022-2023 Global Seed Fund winners announced; MIT-Japan Program presents inaugural Pat Gercik Award.