20/05/2026
Another successful MA thesis defense at our school😊.
Monica Hatfield’s research explored a fascinating and very relevant question: why do some conflict mediations succeed while others fail, even when accepting a negotiated resolution would appear strategically beneficial for all actors involved?
Challenging purely rationalist approaches in international relations, her thesis examined how emotions, identity, fear, honor, and cognitive-affective structures shape political decision-making processes.
Congratulations Monica on a very interesting, ambitious, and interdisciplinary piece of research👏🏽👏🏽.
15/05/2026
Today we continued our MA thesis defenses with Gregg Gonzales’ work on nuclear proliferation and game theory.
A very timely topic, his thesis explored whether nuclear proliferation can be understood as a rational strategy through an original “stacked game” framework combining the Prisoner’s Dilemma, Stag Hunt, and Chicken Game.
A great piece of work, both ambitious and original, with potential applications beyond nuclear proliferation to broader strategic and policy decision-making. Congratulations, Gregg👏🏽👏🏽
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12/05/2026
Yesterday, we continued our MA thesis defense season with Yasmin Kaidová’s excellent work.
In her thesis, Yasmin examined how the securitization of migration within the European Union impacts refugee protections under EU and international human rights law, through a comparative analysis of Germany and Hungary.
It is a thoughtful, nuanced, and highly relevant contribution to ongoing debates on migration, asylum, and human rights.
Congratulations to Yasmin for her impressive work and defense!
18/04/2026
What a great day at AGS Paris for our 20th Annual International Graduate Student Conference 📚
With this year’s theme Beyond Polarity: Reimagining Global Governance, we had inspiring discussions on diplomacy, security, climate, AI and the future of global cooperation, q***r studies, and, just as importantly, wonderful exchanges with so many AGS students, scholars, colleagues and friends.
Thank you to everyone who made this such a vibrant and engaging day 🤍🙏🏽
02/04/2026
We are just two weeks away from our 20th Annual Graduate Student Conference 😊.
On the 17th of April, join us in Paris for a day of rich dialogue on global governance and collaboration!! .anand.27
