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	Analysis + Opinion June 9, 2023 HR 3202: Analyzing legislative efforts to block Arab engagement with Syria Steven Simon and Joshua LandisThe Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft Opposition to HR 3202 does not imply support for US normalization with Assad, only a recognition that standing in the way of our regional partners’ diplomatic and economic engagement would be counterproductive both to US interests and to the welfare of the Syrian people.
	précis June 9, 2023 Jeanne Guillemin Prize recipients Suzanne Freeman, a PhD candidate in the Department of Political Science, and Mariel Garcia-Montes, a student in the doctoral program in History, Anthropology, Science, Technology and Society (HASTS), are the recipients of this year’s Jeanne Guillemin Prize at the Center for International Studies (CIS).
	précis June 7, 2023 précis Interview: Mai Hassan Mai Hassan is an associate professor of political science at MIT and the faculty director of the MIT-Africa Program. Her research interests include authoritarian regimes, bureaucracy and public administration, and contentious politics. Born in Sudan, she sat down with précis to discuss that nation’s current crisis, her work on authoritarian regimes in Africa, and the importance of international education at MIT.
	In the News June 7, 2023 When movements topple dictators Christine ThielmanSpectrum Associate professor of political science Mai Hassan examines contentious politics and collective action in autocratic regimes—and the barriers to democratization that follow.
	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 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.
	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."