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U-M Weiser Diplomacy Center, U.S.-Mexico Foundation, and the Mexico Program of the Inter-American Dialogue recommend integrated North American vision following trilateral policy forum

Jun 12, 2026

Amid evolving global political, economic, and security challenges, a new policy brief from the University of Michigan's Weiser Diplomacy Center (WDC) and two prominent nongovernmental organizations based in Washington, D.C., calls on leaders in the U...

U-M Weiser Diplomacy Center, U.S.-Mexico Foundation, and the Mexico Program of the Inter-American Dialogue recommend integrated North American vision following trilateral policy forum

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Ambassador Camara addresses U-M's International Institute's International Studies graduates

May 18, 2026

Ambassador Kamissa Camara delivered the commencement address at the University of Michigan International Institute's International Studies Graduation Ceremony on Thursday evening April 30, 2026, at the Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor. The ceremony brou...

Ambassador Camara addresses U-M's International Institute's International Studies graduates

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Margaret Peterman (BA ‘27) and Edra Timmerman (BA ‘26) awarded Best Delegates at Midwest Model EU

Apr 23, 2026

Ford School students Margaret Peterman (BA ‘27) and Edra Timmerman (BA ‘26) won awards for their performance at the Indiana University–Bloomington Hamilton Lugar School's 2026 Midwest Model European Union (MMEU) competition. Peterman, Timmerman, and ...

Margaret Peterman (BA ‘27) and Edra Timmerman (BA ‘26) awarded Best Delegates at Midwest Model EU

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Ambassador Page discusses her time in South Sudan, women in politics for International Women’s Day

Mar 18, 2026

At the World Affairs Council of Connecticut's International Women's Day virtual celebration, Ambassador Susan Page, professor of practice at the Ford School and the U-M Law School and director of the Weiser Diplomacy Center, shared experiences as amb...

Ambassador Page discusses her time in South Sudan, women in politics for International Women’s Day

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Javed Ali's U.S.-Iran conflict analysis in high demand

Mar 6, 2026

Ford School professor of practice Javed Ali has been a leading analytical voice on events in Iran over the past two weeks. Since the initial strikes that shook the Iranian regime, the Mideast expert and former National Security Council senior officia...

Javed Ali's U.S.-Iran conflict analysis in high demand

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Ali: US-Israeli strikes are an existential threat for Iran

Mar 3, 2026

The latest US-Israeli military strikes in Iran have created an unprecedented crisis for the regime, writes Javed Ali. Unlike after the 2020 strike against Qasem Soleimani and last year's bombings of nuclear sites, Ali does not expect Iran to show res...

Ali: US-Israeli strikes are an existential threat for Iran

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Ali analyzes Iran nuclear talks amid military build-up

Feb 19, 2026

The Ford School's Javed Ali has been following the unfolding drama in the Persian Gulf closely, and has been commenting in the media about nuclear talks and military tension between the United States and Iran. Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Kha...

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2026 Olympic Winter Games: U-M experts available

Feb 2, 2026

University of Michigan experts are available to discuss the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, Feb. 6-22. Javed Ali is an associate professor of practice of public policy and former senior U.S. government counterterroris...

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Protests across Iran—and a deadly crackdown: Javed Ali weighs in

Jan 13, 2026

Javed Ali, associate professor of practice at the University of Michigan Ford School of Public Policy and former senior U.S. government counterterrorism official, shares insights on the protests across Iran, the deadly crackdown by government forces ...

Protests across Iran—and a deadly crackdown: Javed Ali weighs in

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U.S. capture of Venezuelan president: U-M experts can discuss

Jan 5, 2026

Experts from the University of Michigan are available to share insights on U.S. intervention in Venezuela and the weekend arrest of its president, Nicolas Maduro, during a raid. Maduro is expected to appear before a judge in New York on Monday to fac...

U.S. capture of Venezuelan president: U-M experts can discuss

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Jake Tapper discussed his Al-Qaeda pursuit

Jan 4, 2026

One of the most meaningful things a journalist can do is honor the lives of others by telling their stories, according to Jake Tapper as he set out to tell the stories of two American heroes in his book, "The Race Against Terror." The book covers the...

Jake Tapper discussed his Al-Qaeda pursuit

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Gerard Ryle shines a light on global anti-corruption reporting

Dec 15, 2025

From his start at a quirky rural Irish newspaper to his ascent as a world-leading investigative journalist, Gerard Ryle's career has been marked by curiosity, ingenuity, and collaboration. He discussed his journey and lessons learned from his remarka...

Gerard Ryle shines a light on global anti-corruption reporting

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Page receives prestigious humanitarian award, gives keynote address at United Nations Association USA celebration

Nov 20, 2025

Ambassador Susan Page was honored as the 2025 recipient of the Ralph Bunche Humanitarian Award by the United Nations Association USA. Named after the famed UN mediator and U.S. diplomat, the award recognizes individuals who have dedicated their caree...

Page receives prestigious humanitarian award, gives keynote address at United Nations Association USA celebration

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Ali addresses "State of the University"

Nov 16, 2025

During the State of the University address Nov. 13, several faculty and students illustrated the Look to Michigan vision impact areas and demonstrated how the university is serving the public good on land and sea. Addressing "Democracy, Civic, and Gl...

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Invoking confidence and compassion, H.R. McMaster delivers Vandenberg Lecture

Nov 11, 2025

The importance of strategic competence, empathy, confidence, and learning from U.S. history was highlighted in H.R. McMaster's talk on national security and diplomacy at the Ford School. For the 7th annual Arthur Vandenberg Lecture, titled Cascading ...

Invoking confidence and compassion, H.R. McMaster delivers Vandenberg Lecture

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Malala Yousafzai inspires students with her activism journey

Oct 27, 2025

The Ford School and the Weiser Diplomacy Center welcomed Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai to Ann Arbor for a conversation about her personal journey as an activist. Ford School Professor Susan D. Page was joined by LSA English professor, a...

Malala Yousafzai inspires students with her activism journey

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Ford School names 2025 Weiser Diplomacy Center Fellows

Oct 17, 2025

The Ford School is pleased to announce the 2025 Weiser Diplomacy Center (WDC) fellows: Tooba Bilal (MPP ‘27), Annie Citron (MPP ‘27), Claire James (MPP ‘27), and Sowmya Raman (MPP ‘27). The WDC fellowship is a competitive award that offers tuition su...

Ford School names 2025 Weiser Diplomacy Center Fellows

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Ali discusses the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal and its implications

Oct 13, 2025

Following recent cease-fire deals between Israel and Hamas, many networks have turned to the Ford School’s Javed Ali for insights on the next steps to achieving peace between the two. Ali spoke on various implications of the deal, such as returning t...

Ali on U.S. Military Presence in the Caribbean and Pressure on Venezuela

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Diplomatic leaders engage U-M community at seventh ambassadors forum

Sep 26, 2025

The Ford School’s Weiser Diplomacy Center (WDC), in partnership with the Weiser Center for Europe and Eurasia (WCEE) and the American Academy of Diplomacy (AAD), recently hosted its seventh annual Ambassadors Forum. The three day event brought distin...

Diplomatic leaders engage U-M community at seventh ambassadors forum

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Ambassador Camara delivers inaugural keynote lecture at Sciences Po Reims campus

Sep 9, 2025

Ambassador Kamissa Camara, professor of practice in international diplomacy at the Ford School, was recently invited to give the inaugural keynote lecture at the prestigious Sciences Po College in Reims, France. At the Ford School, Ambassador Camara ...

Ambassador Camara delivers inaugural keynote lecture at Sciences Po Reims campus

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Announcing the Ford School Fall Events Schedule

Aug 22, 2025

Ford School fall events will look at the state of U.S. democracy, international crises, and the Abundance debate. The Ford School is pleased to announce an exciting lineup of events for the autumn 2025, engaging with our students, faculty, staff, and...

Announcing the Ford School Fall Events Schedule

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Ambassador Camara participates in inaugural African School of Governance event

Aug 14, 2025

In July, Ambassador Kamissa Camara, professor of practice in international diplomacy at the Ford School of Public Policy, was invited to participate in the inaugural Executive Education program at the African School of Governance (ASG), a new pan-Afr...

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Ambassador Camara speaks at NATO conference on evolving terrorism in the Sahel

Aug 11, 2025

Former Ambassador Kamissa Camara, professor of practice in international diplomacy at the Ford School of Public Policy, was one of 85 subject matter experts convened at the NATO Strategic Direction – South Hub Conference on “Terrorism: A common asymm...

Ambassador Camara speaks at NATO conference on evolving terrorism in the Sahel

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IPC’s Aid and Development Workshop series helps students meet the moment

Aug 11, 2025

Grant writing and proposal development, once useful skills, have become essential for international development professionals, according to Ford School lecturer Amy Beck Harris. “As international organizations undergo sweeping changes, the actual ski...

IPC’s Aid and Development Workshop series helps students meet the moment

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The Ford School mourns the loss of Richard Boucher

Jul 3, 2025

The Ford School mourns the loss of Ambassador (ret.) Richard A. Boucher, who was a frequent presence at Weill Hall Ann Arbor for many years. He died on June 27 at his home in Arlington, Va. During his thirty-two years career in U.S. diplomacy, he se...

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Ali widely quoted on Iran-Israel hostilities

Jun 25, 2025

As the conflict between Iran and Israel surged and then abated, Ford School Professor of Practice Javed Ali was widely quoted for his insights into the practical and strategic implications of the confrontation. In the run-up to hostilities, The Nati...

Ali widely quoted on Iran-Israel hostilities

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Ali Q&A on Israeli attack on Iran

Jun 13, 2025

Ford School Professor of Practice Javed Ali gave the following Q&A to The Conversation one day after the Israeli attacks on Iran: Israel’s strike on Iranian nuclear and military facilities has pushed the Middle East one step closer to a far wider, m...

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Remembering Ambassador Melvyn Levitsky

Jun 6, 2025

The Ford School is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Ambassador Melvyn ‘Mel’ Levitsky, esteemed professor of international policy and practice. He passed away on May 17, 2025, at the age of 87. Ambassador Levitsky had a remarkable career in ...

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Ambassador Melvyn Levitsky to retire from the University of Michigan’s Ford School

May 15, 2025

Ambassador Melvyn Levitsky will retire from his position as Professor of Practice at the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan, effective June 1, 2025. When Ambassador Levitsky joined the Ford School in 2006, it was a ...

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Alexander De Croo is optimistic for the future of transatlantic relations

Apr 20, 2025

Former Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo shared his positive outlook for the future of transatlantic relations, despite stirred uncertainty from the Trump Administration in a community-wide discussion at the Ford School on April 15th, 2025, Du...

Alexander De Croo is optimistic for the future of transatlantic relations