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International Studies Minor
An International Studies degree draws from subjects like history, politics, religion, politics, religion, geography, economics, as well as foreign languages. This gives you a comprehensive understanding of diverse nations, cultures, and the challenges they face. You’ll become proficient in at least one foreign language.
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International Relations Minor
Foster creative thinking about complex global problems and to successfully serve communities and the nation. Our program emphasizes the methods of analysis used in the social sciences and humanities to help think critically about international phenomena and analyze the choices and challenges that arise.
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International Relations Major
Foster creative thinking about complex global problems and to successfully serve communities and the nation. Our program emphasizes the methods of analysis used in the social sciences and humanities to help think critically about international phenomena and analyze the choices and challenges that arise.
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Researchers explore human-centered solutions to environmental grand challenges , article
Finding a solution to grand environmental social challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution requires addressing a host of transdisciplinary research and a human-centered approach. Convergence researchers aim to address such large-scale societal problems by working with a broad range of both scientists and stakeholders.
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Judicial reform and protests in the Middle East; expert available to discuss political implications , article
Ariel Ahram, chair of Virginia Tech's government and international affairs program, offers his perspective on what the controversy means for the country and the Middle East.
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Fulbright visiting scholar to speak about building a welcoming community for refugee students , article
A Finnish researcher exploring what educational success looks like in the eyes of refugee students is heading to Blacksburg this spring as a Fulbright visiting scholar.
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Global affairs experts discuss the political stakes in Sudan , article
The worsening power struggle in Sudan has led to fighting in the streets of the capital city of Khartoum and the evacuation of the United States Embassy. With the humanitarian crisis growing, an executive order signed by President Biden authorized potential sanctions to head off what could be a prolonged civil war. Virginia Tech global affairs experts discussed the history behind the Sudan crisis and what the stakes are for other nations.
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Small town in Patrick County looks to historic theater — and Virginia Tech — to spark growth , article
Leaders of Stuart, Virginia, seek university expertise before opening the town’s coffers.