Institute for European Studies
Putin Eyes Bigger Piece of Ukraine Than Trump Offered, Report Says

Bryn Rosenfeld, IES
Bryn Rosenfeld, associate professor of government, says “Even if Ukraine is forced to cede significant territory, the Ukrainian state that remains will be more European in orientation, more anti-Russian, and more determined to build functioning democratic institutions.”
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Even if a ‘Peace’ Deal Is Reached, Russia Won’t Give up on Ukraine

Bryn Rosenfeld, IES
Even if a long-term ceasefire is reached, says Bryn Rosenfeld, Ukraine and its supporters should be concerned with more than just the threat of a new Russian invasion.
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IES Graduate Fellows

Details
The IES Fellows will advance their research and contribute to the European Studies community by attending and engaging in IES-hosted talks, and by organizing and taking part in collective activities such as a graduate research workshop or discussion group. The Institute supports these activities with a small research stipend to each Fellow. IES Fellows also receive priority for IES research and travel fellowships. Fellows are typically appointed for one year and may be renewed for subsequent years.
Eligibility
The IES fellows program is intended primarily for full-time doctoral students in the social sciences and the humanities, whose research focuses on some aspect of European societies or cultures, and who plan to be in residence at Cornell for the entire academic year. Semester-length participation in the program, and applications by Master’s students, will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Amount
$500 research stipend.
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On Major Economic Decisions, Trump Blinks, and Then Blinks Again

Nicholas Mulder, IES/PACS
Nicholas Mulder, assistant professor of history, discusses the history of Trump's imposition of tariffs on China.
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Speed Talks: Building Solidarity and Resistance

May 14, 2025
4:30 pm
This event has been postponed until fall 2025.
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Join the Einaudi Center and researchers from across campus for three-minute speed talks and community conversation on ways to organize and push back against fast-moving federal actions.
Speakers will jump off from interdisciplinary and international research to provide a fresh perspective on current U.S. public policy and the potential for effective collective action. Together we'll look at challenges faced and solutions found in a variety of academic fields and places around the world—to help us think through how to unify disparate interests and find allies to resist democratic backsliding.
The event features clusters of speed talks on related topics, with time for Q&A and conversation on each topic.
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Speakers
David A. Bateman | GovernmentSidney Tarrow (IES) | GovernmentPrisca Jöst | Public Policy
More speakers to be confirmed.
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Sponsors
This conversation is hosted by the Mario Einaudi Center for International Studies, partnering with Cornell Brooks School of Public Policy's Governance and Local Development Institute and Data and Democracy Lab.
Find out how graduate and undergraduate students can get started at Einaudi.
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Program
Einaudi Center for International Studies
Reppy Institute for Peace and Conflict Studies
Comparative Muslim Societies Program
East Asia Program
Southeast Asia Program
Latin American and Caribbean Studies
Institute for African Development
Institute for European Studies
South Asia Program
Migrations Program
International Relations Minor Career Paths

April 29, 2025
4:00 pm
Rockefeller Hall, 105
Are you considering starting a career that utilizes regional expertise, language skills, or experience with foreign policy? Ever wondered what it's like to work in various capacities in governments, how to prepare yourself to be a successful applicant for jobs, or what work will let you utilize your knowledge of the world? Are you curious to learn more about current events, history, or the broader global implications of your major? Whether you are interested in a possible career in public service, academia, or the private sector, the international relations undergraduate minor can help you explore these opportunities.
Please join the Einaudi Center for International Studies for a discussion about career paths and opportunities at the State Department and in public service, featuring Cornell alumni who will share their insights:
Jason Oaks, Deputy National Intelligence Officer for East Asia, U.S. Department of StateAngie Yucht Swenson, Founder and Principal of AYS Tutoring and Consulting, LLC
To attend virtually, register here.
This session is presented by the Einaudi Center and the faculty advisor of the international relations minor, Oumar Ba. The minor is open to all Cornell undergraduate students interested in learning about the politics, economics, history, languages, and cultures of the world.
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Program
Einaudi Center for International Studies
Reppy Institute for Peace and Conflict Studies
Comparative Muslim Societies Program
East Asia Program
Southeast Asia Program
Latin American and Caribbean Studies
Institute for African Development
Institute for European Studies
South Asia Program
Migrations Program
International Fair

August 27, 2025
11:00 am
Uris Hall, Terrace
International Fair showcases Cornell's global opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students. Explore the fair and find out about international majors and minors, language study, study abroad, funding opportunities, global internships, Cornell Global Hubs, and more.
The International Fair is sponsored by the Mario Einaudi Center for International Studies and Office of Global Learning (both part of Global Cornell) in partnership with the Language Resource Center.
Register on CampusGroups to receive a reminder. Registration is not required.
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Program
Einaudi Center for International Studies
Reppy Institute for Peace and Conflict Studies
Comparative Muslim Societies Program
East Asia Program
Southeast Asia Program
Latin American and Caribbean Studies
Institute for African Development
Institute for European Studies
South Asia Program
Migrations Program