USC Dornsife sets precedent with first Iranian studies minor
For the first time in its history, USC Dornsife will offer a minor in Iranian studies as part of an initiative launched in 2010 by the Farhang Foundation.
Army major reports from Afghanistan
When Army Maj. Mike Nicholson applied for admission to the online Master of Communication Management program at USC Annenberg, he knew he might soon receive orders to deploy to Afghanistan.
Afghanistan as water world
In small, remote villages in the mountains of Afghanistan, people benefit each day from the entrepreneurial drive of MBA students at the USC Marshall School of Business.
Israeli ambassador talks Iran, US-Israel relations
The USC Center on Public Diplomacy at the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism hosted Michael Oren, Israel’s ambassador to the United States.
Can Iran achieve its nuclear ambitions?
Sanctions, sabotage, diplomacy and even the threat of military action — the United Nations Security Council countries seem to be emptying their toolbox when it comes to containing Iranian nuclear ambitions.
Iran’s Nuclear Weakness
The Iranian nuclear program could play a significant role in the final battle between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney, with both candidates taking a tough stance on the issue. But they may not need to. In his new book, USC’s Jacques Hymans says that Iran’s nuclear program is likely to fail on its own, without Western involvement.
USC Price signs MOU in Israel
The USC Sol Price School of Public Policy advanced its work of “shaping the world” during Dean Jack H. Knott’s recent trip to Israel.
USC delegation returns from visit to Israel
USC recently concluded an educational visit to Israel that explored the country’s advanced science and technology sector, strengthened ties to the research and teaching community, and produced high-level discussions with leaders in government, industry and cultural organizations.
Social media’s role in Egypt’s revolutions
The Egyptian revolution began on Facebook with a call to protest in Cairo’s Tahrir Square. Protesters used Twitter to maneuver around police and reach the area. People arrived at the location expecting to see a few hundred like-minded individuals. Instead, they found a few hundred-thousand.
Legal Lifeline for Iraqi Refugees
Eight years after U.S. tanks first rolled into Baghdad, and at a time when most Americans consider the war in Iraq over, scores of thousands of Iraqis whose lives were upended by violence still live in fear of political persecution, financial destitution, rape and torture.
Iranian Studies to Be Offered at USC College
The Farhang Foundation and USC announced the launch of an Iranian studies initiative at the university. This initiative will, for the first time, offer USC students Persian language classes offered by USC College as early as fall 2011.
Leaving Iraq
Public diplomacy scholar Nicholas Cull considers whether Obama’s withdrawal of combat troops will improve America’s image abroad.
Analysts: Media Must Dig Deeper Into Afghanistan
Policymakers and analysts are calling on the press to dig much deeper into the strife that engulfs Afghanistan and to provide better analysis on the policy options now before President Obama as he weighs whether to send thousands more American troops.
Training for Iraq, Virtually
A new game-based training application recently was adopted by the U.S. Army to enhance negotiation skills and cultural understanding of soldiers overseas with an instructional method that emphasizes experience over more conventional learning models.
Training for Iraq, Virtually
A team of USC experts and gamers are shaping the way U.S. soldiers hone negotiation skills.
Shining Light on Afghanistan’s Shadows
Kabul filmmaker shares her daunting experiences with students from USC and Los Angeles high schools.
National Academies Visit Iran
Science diplomacy mission Included USC professor Thomas Jordan.
Religious Minorities in Iran
VR Will Treat Stress in Iraq War Vets
USC scientists who developed virtual reality technology to train soldiers are using the same tools to help returning troops cope with traumatic events.
Honored Guests From Iraq Visit Keck School
USC-hosted Iraqi physicians group meets President Bush on historic day
HONORED GUESTS FROM IRAQ
Iraq War may be over, but members of the HSC community still serve
Pioneering USC/Hebrew University Study Finds Abuse of Students Prevalent in Israeli Schools
The Knesset-sponsored study – undertaken amid other political challenges – says that students from low-income families are most often mistreated. Findings suggest that abuse by teachers may also be common in other countries, including the U.S.