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GRADUATE PROGRAM IN INTERNATIONAL STUDIES BULLETIN Volume 10, Issue 4 09-21-2015

“The EU and the Humanitarian Migration Crisis” Keynote Speaker Swedish Ambassador (ret.) Christer Persson

Inside the bulletin: Upcoming Event, 2-4 Call for Papers, 5 Internships, 6-7 News to Know, 8 Reading Corner, 9 Calendar, 10 Contact Us, 11

Migrants and refugees protest at the port of Lesbos, Greece Photo: EPA/STRATIS BALASKAS

Europe and the European Union, are facing the largest and most serious migration-flow since the flows of migrants Western Europe faced in the late 1940s after the end of WWII and also as a result of the “Iron Curtain” which came to divide Europe politically until the early 1990s. This time the origin of the crisis is non-European and the preferred destination of the migrants is the EU, and in particular some of the Union´s Member States. The Union is struggling politically, legally and socially as are its individual Member States to respond. Some of the legal fundaments as well as political achievements and values of the Union and Europe are being questioned, some say threatened, and the alleged limits of the EU social fabric are being used by conservative and anti-immigration forces in order to gain political strength. These and other EU issues related to the migration crisis, such as the Union’s collective strengths and weaknesses, moreal and cohesion will be discussed. Thursday, September 24 BAL 9024 7:00 pm Hosted by the Graduate Program International Studies with cooperation from World Affairs Council Hampton Roads

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Upcoming Event

President John R. Broderick cordially invites you to

The 2015 Great Discussion Series Lecture

Developments in U.S- China Trade Relations A Bejing Perspective

Mr. Val Huston, Principal Commerical Officer United States Embassy, Beijing Presented by

The Confucius Institute at ODU Monday, September 28, at 7:00 pm Ted Constant Convocation Center Free and open to the public* Parking in the 43rd Street Garage Please RSVP at ci@odu.edu or call (757) 683 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7059

Upcoming Event

COFFEE &

CONVERSATION With Professors

Join professors from the Graduate Program in International Studies to learn more about the field. RSVP bit.ly/coffeewithprofessors Additional information available: Nevin Mapp, GSIS Event Coordinator

Date: Tuesday, September 22 Time: 3:30-5:00pm Location: BAL 2002 (ODU MUN Room)

Event is hosted by GSIS and Model UN

Upcoming Event

Call for Papers MIDWEST POLITICAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATION 2016 CONFERENCE CHICAGO, IL APRIL 7- 10, 2016 The Midwest Political Science Association (MPSA) was founded in 1939 and is dedicated to the advancement of scholarship in all areas of political science. The purposes of the MPSA are to promote the professional study and teaching of political science, to facilitate communications between those engaged in such study, and to develop standards for and encourage research in theoretical and practical political problems. As such, MPSA is a nonpartisan association. It does not support political parties or candidates. The conference has 80+ program panels to submit your paper. Deadline: October 1, 2015 For more information visit http://www.mpsanet.org/Conference/MPSA2016Conference/SectionDescriptionsContacts/tabid/83/Default.aspx#.VdivC7-a8Yg INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATION 2016 CONFERENCE ISTANBUL, TURKEY JULY 23-28, 2016 The 2016 IPSA World Congress will be a timely occasion on which to refocus the attention of political scientists on issues of redistribution and recognition in all their complexity. These are issues confronted by political actors all over the world and to which political science can bring important insights. It is an opportunity to once again demonstrate the relevance of political science to political practice. The theme of the Istanbul Congress will build on previous themes of IPSA World Congresses concerning democracy, globalisation and the challenges of contemporary governance. We look forward to the insights that will be shared at the Congress by those working in all areas of political science, including international political economy, public policy, political institutions, political theory, political behaviour, social movement and regional studies, migration, race and gender politics. Comparative Politics, Democracy and Regime Types Identity Politics, National and Social Movements International Political Economy and Globalisation International Relations Political Institutions and Citizen Engagement Political Theory Public Policy and Administration Deadline: October 7, 2015 For more information visit https://istanbul2016.ipsa.org/events/congress/istanbul2016/submit-paper

Internship Opportunities THE CARTER CENTER ATLANTA, GA For more than 25 years, the Carter Center Internship Program has provided more than 2,600 interns with a rewarding complement to classroom experience. Carter Center interns come from around the world and make vital contributions to the Center’s work. In turn, the Center provides a substantive learning experience that serves as a basis for interns to explore their career options and to attain professional skills. The goal of the Internship Program is to develop an informed and skilled work force committed to advancing peace and health worldwide. Program Highlights *Substantive work experience: Less than 30 percent of an intern’s responsibilities include administrative duties. *Work directly in your field of study, gaining valuable knowledge that can enhance your professional development. *Make professional connections and form networks within an international non-governmental organization. *Speaker series, featuring Carter Center staff and other invited guests. *Scheduled career development opportunities with senior Carter Center staff. *Exclusive intern-only question-and-answer session and photo opportunity with President and Mrs. Carter. *A weekend excursion to the Carter’s hometown of Plains, Ga., where we have lunch with the Carters and visit historic sites devoted to their life and work. *Social and team-building opportunities with interns and staff. *Membership in the intern alumni group, which keeps you connected with the Carter Center’s work as well as with hundreds of former interns. All internships are based in Atlanta. However, opportunities arise for interns to travel with staff on Center-related trips (e.g. election-monitoring missions, domestic and international conferences, training workshops). Spring 2015: Application Deadline: Oct. 15, 2014 Session Start Date: Jan. 13, 2015 For more information visit http://www.cartercenter.org/involved/index.html

Workshop/Fellowship Opportunities THE CASIMIR PULASKI FOUNDATION (FKP) Warsaw, Poland The Casimir Pulaski Foundation (FKP) will award 5 scholarships for the best candidates for the upcoming 12th edition of the Academy of Young Diplomats. Every year, the Casimir Pulaski Foundation awards scholarships for full-time students and PhD candidates with exceptional academic records. FKP scholarship holders will also have opportunity to gain experience as a part of the FKP team as well as to take part in a prestigious event - Warsaw Security Forum. To apply for the scholarship you should send following document until 25th of September 2015: 1. Complete online AYD registration form. 2. Send the following documents: • Cover letter, • Curriculum Vitae (with picture), • The average of marks from last semester, • Two letters of recommendation (one must be from university faculty). The documents should be sent by post to: European Academy of Diplomacy 6, Oleandrów St, 00-629 Warsaw with a note “Stypendium FKP” The scholarship is not limited to the Polish citizens. PRESIDENTIAL MANAGMENT FELLOWSHIP Washington D.C., USA The PMF Program is a flagship leadership development program at the entry level for advanced degree candidates. It was created more than three decades ago by Executive Order and has gone through many changes over the years. The Program attracts and selects the best candidates possible, but is really designed with a more narrow focus - developing a cadre of potential government leaders. It provides some sustenance during the first years of employment and encourages development of leadership capabilities. The PMF Program inculcates a lasting bond as well as a spirit of public service, ultimately encouraging and leading to a career in the government. What Will You Get? *160 hours of interactive training (on leadership, management, policy and other topics) * Challenging work assignments *Feedback on your work *At least one 4 to 6 month developmental assignment *Potential for promotions and career ladders *Upon certification of completion, which permits immediate conversion to a permanent or term position and carries prestige anywhere you go thereafter The PMF Class of 2016 application period is scheduled for Monday, September 28 through Tuesday, October 13, 2015. The application will be accessible via an announcement on USAJOBS (www.USAJOBS.gov) once it opens. Applicants will be able to search for the announcement on USAJOBS by using the keywords “Presidential Management Fellows.” For more information visit http://www.pmf.gov/become-a-pmf/2016-application.aspx

News To Know Thesis and Dissertation Deadlines, Fall 2015 September 18, 2015 For distance-learning students and/or those residing far from campus, doctoral dissertations and master’s theses are due in the Associate Dean’s Office for review by the style editors. October 9, 2015 For students residing on or near campus, doctoral dissertations and master’s theses are due in the Associate Dean’s Office for review by the style editors. November 30, 2015 for final approval.

For all students, corrected dissertations and theses are due in the Associate Dean’s Office

December 4, 2015 Approved and completed copies of doctoral dissertations are due in the Registrar’s Office for December graduation. December 11, 2015 Approved and completed copies of master’s theses are due in the Registrar’s Office for December graduation. Comprehensive Exam Information, Fall 2015 MA comprehensive exams are scheduled for Friday, November 13, 2015 PhD comprehensive exams are scheduled for Friday, January 8, 2016 (major track) and Monday, January 11, 2016 (minor).

Reading Corner

Europe’s Ongoing Migration Crisis “Borderline Chaos: The EU’s New Challenge” Sebastian Mallaby -- Council on Foreign Relations, September 10, 2015 “Ministers Fail to Agree on Migration Deal” Jacopo Barigazzi & Maia de La Baume -- POLITICO EU, September 15, 2015 “The Roots of the Migration Crisis” Walter Russell Mead -- The Wall Street Journal, September 11, 2015 “Sweden’s Ugly Immigration Problem” Margaret Wente -- The Globe and Mail, September 11, 2015 Turkey on the Brink? “Is Turkey Heading Toward Civil War?” Kadri Gursel -- Al-Monitor, September 13, 2015 “The Only Way Out for Turkey” Verda Özer -- Hurriyet Daily Mail, September 12, 2015 “Can Turkey Pull Back from Brink of Civil Conflict” Amberin Zaman, Al-Monitor, September 11, 2015 “How Low Will Erdogan Go?” Nick Danforth -- Foreign Policy, September 11, 2015 Views on the Iran Deal “Cameron, Hollande and Merkel: Why We Support the Iran Deal” D. Cameron, F. Hollande and A. Merkel -The Washington Post, September 10, 2015 “So What If Voters Hate the Iran Deal?” Jonathan Bernstein -- BloombergView, September 10, 2015 “The Iran Deal Is Done, But the Political Theater Is Just Beginning” David Francis -- Foreign Policy, September 10, 2015 “Netanyahu’s Victory over Iran” Jeffrey Goldberg -- The Atlantic, September 11, 2015 Views on Russia “The West Misreads Russia, Again” Nikolay Kozhanov -- Real Clear World, September 12, 2015 “Putin Shifts Fronts in Syria and Ukraine” Jackson Diehl -- The Washington Post, September 13, 2015 “The Chasm between Russia and the West” L. Todd Wood -- Real Clear World, September 12, 2015 “Why Russia Is in Syria” Ishaan Tharoor -- The Washington Post, September 11, 2015 European Energy “Europe Doubles Down on Russian Gas” Kieth Johnson -- Foreign Policy, September 11, 2015 “Europe’s Low Energy: The Promise and Perils of the Energy Union” Petr Polak -- Foreign Affairs, September 9, 2015

Calendar

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German Language Group Borjo Coffee House 2:00

Dissertation Workshop BAL 9002 6:00- 7:15 pm

Thesis Workshop BAL9002 4:00-5:15 pm

Society Meeting & 9/11 Luncheon BAL 2002 12:00-1:30 pm Using Endnotes Perry Library 1:00 pm

*Career Decisions: Your Values & You Workshop Webb Center 12:30-1:30

German Language Group Borjo Coffee House 2:00 pm

Coffee with Professors BAL 2002 3:30-5:00 pm

* Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Swedish Ambassador Lecture BAL 9024 7:00pm

Leadership Program Christopher Newport University 8:00 pm

Confucius Institute Ted Constant Center 7:00pm

Key: * Career Development Services Preparing Future Faculty

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