Latin America. Just Like the Simulations
David Gomez Staff Writer As the growing geo-political and economic pressures across the globe become more apparent, the School
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The Importance of Youth Voices during the United Nations General Assembly
This past week, the United Nations hosted its 80th General Assembly with the theme “Better Together: 80 Years and More for Peace, Development, and Human Rights.” Students attended several high level meetings on behalf of their student organizations, such as the United Nations Association and John Quincy Adams Society. All the students felt that participating in the events reinforced the belief that youth voices and collaboration are essential for making progress during this critical time in international relations.
Read MoreInternship Spotlight: Kurdistan Regional Government Diplomatic Intern
This past summer in Washington, D.C. was nothing short of transformative. As a diplomatic intern for the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), I had the rare privilege of immersing myself in the political heart of the United States while deepening my understanding of a region whose history, culture, and ongoing struggle for sovereignty have long inspired me.
Read MoreInternship Spotlight: The Potomac Institute for Policy Studies
For the past two semesters, I have had the privilege of interning with the Potomac Institute for Policy Studies at the International Center for Terrorism Studies (ICTS). ICTS expands its focus beyond terrorism to investigate a broader spectrum of security challenges such as cybercrimes, emerging technologies, transnational organized crime, and hybrid warfare. This comprehensive scope has allowed me to engage deeply with the complex, evolving nature of global security.
Read MoreThe Center for Foreign Policy Studies Visits the School of Diplomacy
On Friday, April 4 at noon in the Diplomacy Room, Seton Hall University’s School of Diplomacy and International Relations students had the opportunity to attend and participate in a discussion with Dr. See Seng Tan of the Center for Foreign Policy Studies, moderated by Professor Ann Marie Murphy. Dr. Tan, who wears many hats including serving as the President and CEO of International Students Inc.; the Research Advisor at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Students; and the Senior Associate at the Centre for Liberal Arts and Social Sciences at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, discussed Southeast Asia’s engagement with the United States during the first Trump administration, and whether engagement with the second Trump administration will differ.
Read MoreDiplomacy Students Travel to Sierra Leone
Over spring break in March, 2025, 12 graduate and undergraduate students from Seton Hall University’s School of Diplomacy and International Relations traveled to Sierra Leone in West Africa on a study abroad trip led by Professor Fredline M’Cormack-Hale.
Read MoreSHUNA Finds Success at Princeton Diplomatic Invitational
From April 4 to 7, the Seton Hall United Nations Association (SHUNA), Seton Hall’s competitive Model UN (MUN) team, competed at the Princeton Diplomatic Invitational (PDI). PDI is hosted by Princeton’s larger International Relations Council. The team sent a five-person delegation to the conference, who competed among four different committees.
Read MoreKazuya Mori, Japanese Diplomat, Visits Seton Hall
On the bottom floor of Seton Hall University’s Walsh Library on April 11, Japanese diplomat Kazuya Mori addressed students, discussing the topic: “Japan around you and why it matters to the world.” Many Japanese language students were in attendance, looking over a table of Japanese tourism brochures and practicing their language skills in conversation with their classmates.
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Oslo Freedom Forum Held in New York City
On September 28th, students within Seton Hall University’s School of Diplomacy and International Relations had the rare opportunity to catch a glimpse into the darkest parts of the world.
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Jared Olson speaks to School of Diplomacy on Journalism in Honduras
Olson, who called in to the meeting from Honduras, educated students about the range of experiences he has had in his career, from life-threatening reporting to getting started in journalism.
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