BA International Security and Law

Students from all majors who are interested in learning about data collection and analysis are invited to take part in DataStorm’s Datathon 2025 on November 8. The goal is no less than using data to effect social change. See how you can help.

Taiwan’s national security is at a precarious inflection point. A Schar School online platform looks to raise awareness of the threats to the island nation. See what the Taiwan Security Monitor is and meet the students behind it.

In just five years, the Schar School’s immersive Learning Communities program has expanded from a single cohort of first-year government majors to four vibrant communities, now also serving students passionate about the intersection of law and politics, as well as international policy. See what is driving the success of the programs and the students.

Over spring break, members of the International Relations Policy Task Force visited the U.S.-Mexico border for a firsthand look at immigration issues.

Members of the Schar School’s International Relations Task Force learning community embarked on their annual spring break trip to the U.S.-Mexico border.

As if waiting for a college acceptance letter wasn’t tense enough, Clarissa M. Schwarz had the added element of going into labor on the same day the good news came from George Mason. See the story about this international security and law senior’s journey to the Schar School.

An approachable professor and helpful teaching assistant made a challenging course enjoyable for this Schar School student.

On the 58th anniversary of the signing of the treaty that kept nuclear arms out of Latin America and the Caribbean, a Schar School associate professor wins an award for a study about it. See what J. Luis Rodriguez had to say about this historic agreement.

Being part of the Upper-Level Democracy Lab Learning Community has made an impact on second-year Schar School student Julia Conway.

Funda Çakmak came to the United States as an au pair for a year. That was 13 years ago. Now the single mother of three is pursuing a Schar School undergraduate degree to make a difference in public service.