Symposium
October 5th, 2024
Who's Coming
Joan Abbott (B'20,B'21, '21)
Dace Akule (B'04)
Richard Albright (B'80, '81)
Julianne Altieri (B'96, '97)
Seth Arenstein (B'83, '85)
James Ballas (B'07, '08)
Michael Barth (B'74'73)
Adele Barzelay (B'16, '17)
Gretchen Bauer (B'85, '86)
Sharon Benzoni (B'18, '19)
Ankit Bhatia (B'22, '24)
Kevin Brownawell (B'89, '90)
Baran Cansever (B'19)
Elliot Carmean (B'09, '10)
Andrew S. Cohen (B'89, '89)
Jill Craig (B'07, '08)
Paolo Curiel
Lopo de Castro Neto (B'20, '21)
Renaud Dehousse
Sara Forden (B'87, '88)
Laura Forte (B'86, '87)
Paul Fraker (B'83, '84)
Yseult Gibert (B'23, '24)
John Greenawalt
Juan Manuel Gutierrez (B'02, '03)
Kateryna Halstead ('25)
Thomas Hanshaw (B'80, '81)
Patricia Hartendorp (B'09, '10)
Richard Jones (B'66'65)
Edward Joseph (B'81, '81)
Iva Joseph
Joy King (B'16, '17)
Scott Kleinberg (B'88, '90)
Cheng Chwee Kuik ('10)
Benie Kwarteng (B'23, '24)
Anne Lester Trevisan ('90)
Alain Letort (B'72, '73)
Yiyang Lian (B'24, '25)
Christoph Lindemann (B'80, '81)
Christine LoCascio (B'99, '00)
Audrey Lodes (B'23, '24)
Alex Lok (B'07, '08)
Theresa Luetkefend (B'22, '23)
Leyla Mammadli Mammadli (B'10, '11)
Jason Marczak (B'02, '03)
Mary Marks (B'80, '81)
Matthias Matthijs (B'02, '03)
Zachary McCutcheon (B'19, '20)
Sean McElhose (B'21,B'22)
Jill McGovern
David Mena (B'23, '24)
Noor Menten (B'23)
Milos Milivojevic (B'22, '23)
Karen Miller (B'10, '11)
Marcela Monsalve ('24)
Melissa Moye (B'86, '86)
Kate Murray (B'18, '19)
James Nadel (B'16, '17)
Jessica Norris
Caitlin O’Grady (B'18, '19)
Alysson Oakley ('09)
Peter OBrien (B'03, '04)
Paul Oliva (B'91, '92)
Laurence Olivieri (B'22, '23)
Jennifer Owen (B'87, '88)
John Parachini (B'87, '90)
Maddalena Perretti (B'16, '17)
Mariola Pogacnik (B'02, '03)
Elif Nisa Polat (B'19)
Luke Radice (B'24, '25)
Catherine Reynolds (B'06, '07)
Edmund Ruffin (B'87, '88)
Aida Sacks
Richard Sacks (B'87, '88)
Rachel Schneller (B'00, '01)
Lauren Scolnic (B'09, '10)
Sonia Sharan (B'16, '17)
Ben Shinogle (B'21, '22)
David Snyder (B'81, '80)
Matthew Sola (B'85, '86)
Cecelia Spitznas
Joel Starr
Pamela Stedman-Edwards (B'87, '88)
Chris Stelling (B'86, '87)
Colleen Sullivan (B'21,B'22)
James Tawney (B'19, '20)
Adrian Trevisan (B'89, '90)
Stephen Vanilio (B'76, '77)
Albrecht von Campenhausen (B'24, '25)
Alison von Klemperer (B'86, '87)
Sophia Celeste Vos (B'23,B'24)
Rebecca Williams (B'86, '87)
Rhys Williams (B'86, '87)
Bonnie Wilson (B'67,B'71)
Bridget Winstead Mitchell (B'24)
Andrew Young (B'87, '88)
Shuhan Yue (B'22, '23)
David Zeger (B'24, '25)
Alina Zyszkowski (B'87)
Sponsors
Platinum
Nicholas Cortezi (B'87, '08, JHU '88)
Jill McGovern
Eric Melby (B'71, '72) &Pamela Melby
Clare Munana (B'77, '78) & Madeleine McCartney (B'15, '16)
Thomas Tesluk (B'81, '82) & Kathleen Tesluk ('83)
Gold
Kenneth Keller & Bonita Sindelir
Marshall Millsap (B'75, '76) & Teddi Alexander
Alison von Klemperer (B'86, '89)
Jack Wasserman (B'64) & Carol Wasserman
In the latest 2024 Foreign Policy Magazine ranking of best graduate programs for students pursuing policy careers in international relations, SAIS master's programs secured the number two spot, as voted by scholars, policymakers, and think tank analysts.
2024, the year of elections, marks the biggest election year in modern history. Countries representing almost half of the world's population will head to the polls, from Taiwan to India and Venezuela to the U.S. presidential race in November 2024.
These elections occur amid significant economic and geopolitical tensions, including the ongoing war in Ukraine, conflicts in the Middle East, global inflation, and rising trade tensions between the United States and China.
Concerns about the resilience of democracy are growing, with political discourse becoming increasingly polarized and influenced by disinformation. Many elections this year may face challenges of fairness, and their results could be disputed.
Come engage in a dialogue with leading experts on critical issues shaping the global landscape at our symposium that promises to be both enlightening and timely. Secure your tickets now and be part of this pivotal conversation.
Register here!
Our program this year includes a dynamic discussion on
America at the Polls: insights from Europe, China and the Middle East
Opening remarks:
Moderator:
Featured speakers will include:
2024, the year of elections, marks the biggest election year in modern history. Countries representing almost half of the world's population will head to the polls, from Taiwan to India and Venezuela to the U.S. presidential race in November 2024.
These elections occur amid significant economic and geopolitical tensions, including the ongoing war in Ukraine, conflicts in the Middle East, global inflation, and rising trade tensions between the United States and China.
Concerns about the resilience of democracy are growing, with political discourse becoming increasingly polarized and influenced by disinformation. Many elections this year may face challenges of fairness, and their results could be disputed.
Come engage in a dialogue with leading experts on critical issues shaping the global landscape at our symposium that promises to be both enlightening and timely. Secure your tickets now and be part of this pivotal conversation.
Register here!
Our program this year includes a dynamic discussion on
America at the Polls: insights from Europe, China and the Middle East
Opening remarks:
James Steinberg, Dean of SAIS
James B. Steinberg is the tenth Dean of SAIS. Previously, he served as University Professor of Social Science, International Affairs and Law at Syracuse University, where he was Dean of the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs for five years. Prior, he served as Deputy Secretary of State to Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton, from 2009-2011. From 2005-2008, Steinberg was Dean of the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs. From 2001 to 2005, Mr. Steinberg was vice president and director of Foreign Policy Studies at the Brookings Institution. Mr. Steinberg was deputy national security advisor to President Bill Clinton from 1996 to 2000.
James B. Steinberg is the tenth Dean of SAIS. Previously, he served as University Professor of Social Science, International Affairs and Law at Syracuse University, where he was Dean of the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs for five years. Prior, he served as Deputy Secretary of State to Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton, from 2009-2011. From 2005-2008, Steinberg was Dean of the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs. From 2001 to 2005, Mr. Steinberg was vice president and director of Foreign Policy Studies at the Brookings Institution. Mr. Steinberg was deputy national security advisor to President Bill Clinton from 1996 to 2000.
Moderator:
Matthias Matthijs (B'02, '03), Dean Acheson Associate Professor of International Political Economy, SAIS
Matthias Matthijs holds the Dean Acheson Chair at SAIS and is associate professor of international political economy. His research focuses on the politics of economic crises, the role of economic ideas in economic policymaking, and the politics of regional integration.
Matthias Matthijs holds the Dean Acheson Chair at SAIS and is associate professor of international political economy. His research focuses on the politics of economic crises, the role of economic ideas in economic policymaking, and the politics of regional integration.
Featured speakers will include:
Yuen Yuen Ang, Alfred Chandler Chair of Political Economy
Yuen Yuen Ang is the Alfred Chandler Chair of Political Economy at Johns Hopkins University. She is the first named professor at the Center for Economy & Society and a faculty member at the SNF Agora Institute and Department of Political Science. Ang is a cross-disciplinary scholar of political economy, focusing on China and on the themes of development and innovation. Her work has been recognized for both its scholarly and public impact.
Yuen Yuen Ang is the Alfred Chandler Chair of Political Economy at Johns Hopkins University. She is the first named professor at the Center for Economy & Society and a faculty member at the SNF Agora Institute and Department of Political Science. Ang is a cross-disciplinary scholar of political economy, focusing on China and on the themes of development and innovation. Her work has been recognized for both its scholarly and public impact.
Narges Bajoghli, Assistant Professor of Middle East Studies, SAIS
Narges Bajoghli is Assistant Professor at the Johns Hopkins University, School of Advanced International Studies. She is an award-winning anthropologist, writer, and professor. Trained as a political anthropologist, media anthropologist, and documentary filmmaker, Professor Bajoghli's research is at the intersections of media, power, and resistance.
Narges Bajoghli is Assistant Professor at the Johns Hopkins University, School of Advanced International Studies. She is an award-winning anthropologist, writer, and professor. Trained as a political anthropologist, media anthropologist, and documentary filmmaker, Professor Bajoghli's research is at the intersections of media, power, and resistance.
Renaud Dehousse, SAIS Europe Rector
Renaud Dehousse is the Inaugural Rector of SAIS Europe and Vice Dean of SAIS. He began his term at SAIS in January 2024, following the completion of his term as president of the European University Institute (EUI).
Renaud Dehousse is the Inaugural Rector of SAIS Europe and Vice Dean of SAIS. He began his term at SAIS in January 2024, following the completion of his term as president of the European University Institute (EUI).
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Via Beniamino Andreatta, 3
40126 Bologna, Italy
© 2026
Via Beniamino Andreatta, 3
40126 Bologna, Italy
© 2026