Sigur Center affiliated faculty remain quite active outside of the classroom, with many engaging in public debates, publishing articles, and being quoted or interviewed by a wide variety of news and media outlets.
Please note that any views expressed in highlighted articles, interviews, or such posts are solely those of the author and not of the Sigur Center. In the spirit of open academic debate and dialogue, the Sigur Center shares and highlights the works of its affiliated faculty. Our 2009-2018 news archive is also available.
If you find any noteworthy accomplishments from our affiliated faculty, send them to gsigur@gwu.edu to be featured on our website!
4/12/19 Spring 2019 Asian Connection Newsletter
The Sigur Center for Asian Studies publishes a biannual report – called The Asian Connection – highlighting the Center’s activities, affiliated programs, students and...
4/11/19 Prof. Sutter provides his opinion on US-Taiwan relations
Robert Sutter, associate professor of international affairs and director of the B.A. Program in international affairs gave his take on how the growing relationship between the United States and...
4/9/19 Prof. Mochizuki quoted in a Japan Today article on U.S. mitigating Japan, South Korea tension
Mike Mochizuki, associate professor of political science and international affairs, was quoted in a Japan Today article on his take on whether or not the Trump administration can mediate between...
4/20/19 GW Student Organization Global China Connection (GCC) to Host its Annual Summit on Sino-U.S. Relations
The world’s largest, student-run, non-profit, Global China Connection cordially invites you to join us our 2019 GCC Global Summit in Washington DC on April 20, 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM. The theme of...
4/5/19 Interview with GW Student Okinawa Essay Contest Award Recipient
Nina Udagawa, a sophomore majoring in International Affairs at GWU, is the 3rd Place Award recipient of the Okinawa Essay Contest for her essay: “The Okinawan Amerasian Identity—A Vanguard for...
3/27/19 Prof. Sutter raises question in Inside Higher Ed’s article on Chinese students studying abroad
Prof. Sutter, affiliated Sigur Center for Asian Studies faculty, raised the difficult question of whether professors should counsel discretion when Chinese students say or write things Chinese...
