This Week at SAIS [Dec. 14 – Dec. 20]

As you can probably imagine, there is not much going on during this final week before the Fall semester ends. Nonetheless, there are still a few events to distract you from cramming for exams!

Monday, December 15

• “Reconciliation and Negotiation: The Path Forward in Iraq and Syria” Panel Discussions with prominent speakers, such as SAIS Alum Ambassador Robert Ford and Dr. Matthew Spence, 9am, Kenney Herter Auditorium

Wednesday, December 17

• “Engaging the Local State to Provide Basic Service Security: Evidence from ‘Semi-Formal’ Settlements in Hyderabad, India” Professor Gregory Pierce, UCLA, 10am, Rome 812
• “An End to South Stream: Russia’s New Relations with Southern Europe” Edward Chow and Tim Boersma, 11am, BOB500

Thursday, December 18

• “Governing Informality: ‘Jugaad’ Governance in Mumbai” Dr. Shahana Chattaraj, Oxford University, 10am, BOB500