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January 30, 2023March 20, 2023

Student Org Fair at Elliott

In case you missed it! The Elliott school recently hosted the Spring 2023 Student Org Fair. Students were able to go table to table and discover just what the 20 Elliott student orgs on campus have to offer. In addition to the more familiar orgs, three new student organizations have been recognized and added to the roster! These include the Onero Institute, the John Quincy Adams Society and the GW DC student Consortium on Women Peace and Security.

The Onero Institute is a youth-driven, nonprofit research organization that wants to develop the next generation of leaders and foreign affairs experts by actively bridging the divide between young people and the academic community and by better engaging youth and the world community on international issues. They offer support and a platform for aspiring young professionals to improve upon and share their work. The Onero Institute places special emphasis on creating intergenerational dialogues and discussing underrepresented and youth issues. This chapter of the Onero Institute seeks to engage the GW and Washington, D.C. communities with the aforementioned mission and strives to empower the voices of students and young people.

The John Quincy Adams Society (JQAS) is an international affairs-related student organization focused on building a new generation of U.S. leaders who understand the limits of power, will keep America out of unnecessary wars, and refrain from attempts at social engineering in countries halfway across the globe. JQAS at GW aims to help college students advance, both intellectually and professionally, while promoting a broader and more strategic conversation about America’s approach to international affairs.

The DC Student Consortium on Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) is a student-led organization that aims to—in collaboration with the US Civil Society Working Group on WPS (U.S. CSWG)—promote awareness of the implications of women and gender in security and foreign policy. They strive to ensure that policymakers around the globe are aware of the importance of gender issues in these disciplines and the need to institutionalize a feminist approach when solving critical issues surrounding peace and security.

It’s never too late to get involved with student organizations at the Elliott School. Check out these three new orgs or any of the other 17 Elliott School student organizations on campus. Getting involved with student organizations is an excellent opportunity to meet like-minded individuals that share a common interest. https://studentlife.gwu.edu/student-organizations

November 2, 2022November 21, 2022

Three, Two, One — Network!

At a special speed-networking event held on October 19 at the Elliott School, 20 forward-
thinking Elliott students had the opportunity to speak one-on-one with high-powered alumni
who serve on the Elliott School Board of Advisors.

Speed networking combines the speed-dating model with business networking – allowing for
brief, targeted conversations with a number of professionals. The Elliott students were asked to
meet in pairs with board members in five-minute intervals, forging connections with nearly a
dozen executives – who also encouraged the students to stay in touch after the event.

Participation for students was first come first served; the eight undergraduates and 12 graduate
students in the room had been the first to reply to an all-school invitation to the event.

Students had a range of reasons for participating. Professional development was number one,
understandably. “It’s rare that you get a chance to speak with people that accomplished in their
fields,” said one student.

Medha Prasanna, a second-year graduate student, also was eager to gain deeper perspective
into the Elliott School. “I wanted to meet the people shaping the long-term vision of the
school,” she said.

At 11 a.m., students and board members gathered in the State Room on the seventh floor of
the Elliott School. There was an energetic buzz in the room as the students, in teams of two,
took seats next to individual board members, then, when the timer went, rotated to the next
member.

Any anxiety – for students and board members alike – was quickly dispelled, according to Ethan
Vosper, a senior concentrating in security policy. “It was a very welcoming, experience. They did
a really good job of putting us at ease,” he said.

Thomas Nielsen, a graduate student who plans to start his career working in international
trade, was there to hear first-hand accounts of what an Elliott School degree can lead to,
especially from those in his field. “I got that,” he said. “A lot of the advice was related to my
interest in private-sector business. A majority of the members had done exactly that.”

Nielsen – a member of the GW Track and XC teams – found the speed-networking format
especially effective. “It eliminated the small-talk aspect of networking,” he said.

What were the key takeaways from the event?

For senior Ethan Vosper, the “biggest thing [I learned] is not being afraid to put yourself out
there. When you’re a college student the idea of networking can be daunting, but don’t be
afraid to reach out to a person whose work interests you.”

In a similar vein, board members encouraged students to approach their careers – and their job
searches – with open minds. “I was encouraged to take risks and apply for jobs that don’t
necessarily match up with the international affairs field and direction,” Nielsen said.

Another important piece of advice, according to the students: don’t underestimate the value of
an international affairs degree; the world needs more individuals trained to work in an
interdisciplinary space.

As one board member told Vosper, “You can teach a person how to do the job, but you can’t
teach a person to be interested in history.”

February 7, 2022

Your Next Podcast Listen

What podcasts are Elliott School students listening to? An informal survey turned up both international affairs standbys as well as other podcasts that provide a humorous or non US-centric analysis for your next listen. So, if you are looking for more international affairs content, here are some global affairs focused podcasts recommended by Elliott students for Elliott students.

War on the Rocks

Discussions over drinks with security, defense and foreign policy insiders and experts.

Listen here to War on the Rocks

Pod Save the World

On this weekly podcast that drops every Wednesday, Pod Save America Co-Host Tommy Vietor, and his fellow former Obama staffer Ben Rhodes, discuss the largest events in world politics without fear of straying from the professional vernacular.

Listen here to Pod Save the World

Foreign Policy Playlist

The sporadic releases of this podcast correlates directly with the sporadic discussion of topics on this playlist: Name anything in International Affairs, and it is likely that host Amy Mackinnon has discussed it at some point.

Listen here to Foreign Policy Playlist

The President’s Inbox

With a 5-Star rating on Spotify, this IA podcast looks at the world from the United States’ perspective surveying how global events impact the US.

Listen here to President’s Inbox

Lowy Institute: Live Events

Looking for a break from the American based IA conversation? The Australian based Lowy institute often posts live events covering international issues to their podcast.

Listen here to Lowy Institute

ESPN FC

Sometimes we all need a break from politics, and ESPN FC can provide that. This daily podcast gives discussion of the ‘World’s Sport’ from leagues and clubs all over the globe. Plus, knowing a thing or two about football won’t hurt for networking either.

Listen here to ESPN FC

The World: Latest Stories

Looking for a quick listen that tells you what you need to know about a certain topic? The World: Latest Stories drops shows multiple times a day that are mostly under 10 minutes giving you the stories you need to know.

Listen here to The World: Latest Stories

The Daily Show with Trevor Noah: Ears Edition

The famous political satire TV show also has a podcast that drops shows daily. To get a great laugh and a break from the American perspective, Trevor Noah is the place to go.

Listen here to The Daily Show with Trevor Noah: Ears Edition

Foreign Policy Talks

Despite host Noto Suoneto’s area of expertise in East Asian Affairs, this international affairs podcast speaks bi-weekly on the biggest issues around the world.

Listen here to Foreign Policy Talks

Global Dispatches- World News that Matters

The longest running podcast on International Affairs has a series of high profile guests and covers the biggest topics in world news. It was even named a “podcast to make you smarter” by the Guardian.

Listen here to Global Dispatches- World News that Matters

Eyes on Southeast Asia

With the global rise of China, we all know the importance of Southeast Asia in World Affairs, and this Podcast gives a look specifically into this often overlooked part of the world.

Listen here to Eyes on Southeast Asia

Making a Killing

Making a Killing explores how corruption is reshaping global politics, and fueling some of the most deadly security threats facing the world today— from the battlefields of Afghanistan and Iraq, to terrorist networks, nuclear proliferation, drug trafficking and other organized crime.

Listen to Making a Killing

Press the Button

How can we prevent nuclear war? Defense experts Michelle Dover and Tom Collina discuss one of the most pressing issues today by exploring current events in North Korea, Iran, and foreign policy.

Listen here to Press the Button

The World Unpacked
Hosted by Douglass Farrar, this podcast breaks down the most pressing issues with journalists, experts, and policymakers to understand what is really happening out there.

Listen here to The World Unpacked

Media Roots Radio

Controversial and explicit, siblings Abby Martin and Robbie Martin critically examine US foreign policy and political partisanship. Independent from the mainstream, this podcast will definitely provide you with a different perspective.

Listen here to Media Roots Radio

A Rock and A Hard Place

Every week Dr. Saleem Ali and Thomas Hale speak with themselves and experts about the presence and importance of the roles of minerals in our modern world.

Listen here to A Rock and A Hard Place