Congratulations to SPIA 2017 Graduates!

Virginia International University hosted its 12^th annual commencement ceremony with keynote speaker, Ahmed R. Ali

On Saturday, May 6^th, Virginia International University (VIU)  hosted its 12^th annual graduation commencement ceremony, at the George Mason University Center for the Arts, celebrating the accomplishments of 484 students from around the globe. VIU’s President, Dr. Isa Sarac, will presided over the ceremony beginning at 2 p.m.

This year’s keynote commencement speaker was Mr. Ahmed R. Ali, founder and President of TISTA Science and Technology Corporation. A former U.S. Navy serviceman, Ali, has over 25 years of military, federal government, and civilian experience in the fields of engineering, information technology, cybersecurity, and project management.

The school of Public and International Affairs is proud to congratulate the class of 2017: Pinar Bahceci, Ademola (Philip) Onafuye, Banjo Yetunde, Chairmaa Raihanoune. We wish them successful and inspiring careers!

2017 CDIA Conference on Rethinking Regions - Keynote Presentations (Full Videos)

The  2017 CDIA Conference Rethinking Regions: Asia, Africa, Middle East and Central Asia held on April 27^th-28^th   and organized by the Center for Democracy (CDIA) and the School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) bought together 28 presenters, among them six (6) distinguished keynote speakers. Their keynote presentations can be viewed in the video below: 

CDIA 2017 DAY 1 SESSION 2

https://youtu.be/eO5EeOrTTbQ

Presentation:

“Working Across International Borders: International Cooperation on Internet Governance”

Mr. Christopher Mondini

Vice –President,

Stakeholder Engagement North America & Global Business Engagement

Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)

CDIA 2017 DAY 1 SESSION 2

https://youtu.be/eO5EeOrTTbQ

Presentation:

“The Evolving Geo-Politics of the Asia-Pacific Region and the Rise of China” 

Mr. Sourabh Gupta

Resident Senior Fellow

Institute of China-America Studies

Washington, D.C.

CDIA 2017 DAY 2 SESSION 1

https://youtu.be/H1DkxDlnRXo

Presentation:

"What Does Vladimir Putin’s Russia Amount to?"

Dr. Anders Åslund

 Senior Fellow

Atlantic Council

Washington, D.C.

 CDIA 2017 DAY 2 SESSION 2

https://youtu.be/xMxS_x-Sh74

Presentation:  

“Confronting Challenges to Democracy in Africa: Lessons from the 2016 Elections in Gabon, Gambia and Ghana.”

Dr. Kwawu Nuamah

Conflict Resolution and African Studies

School of International Studies

American University

Washington, D.C.

CDIA 2017 DAY 2 SESSION 3

https://youtu.be/vOpxu6Dm3p4

Presentation:

“Memories of the Past, Problems of the Present: Historical Memory Wars and Their Impact on Politics, Society, and Personal and National Identity in Russia and Ukraine” 

Ms. Izabella Tabarovsky

Senior Program Associate

Manager for Regional Enlargement

The Kennan Institute -Wilson Center

Washington, D.C.