IR Alumni event: US Foreign Policy toward the Middle East
Wednesday 11 March 5.00pm to 6.30pm 
Room: CBG.1.04, LSE Centre Building (CBG) 

Join MSc International Relations alum, Gregory Aftandilian for a discussion on US foreign policy toward the Middle East across the Biden and Trump administrations.

In this alumni seminar, Gregory Aftandilian will draw on his extensive experience in US government and academia to explore how successive administrations have approached key issues in the Middle East. Following the conversation, we will open the floor for audience Q&A.

Chair: Dr Katerina Dalacoura, Associate Professor in International Relations and Director of the Middle East Centre.

This event will be of interest to those working on US foreign policy, Middle East politics, international security, and contemporary international relations.

Register here from 23 February

LSE Research Showcase series
Can international courts judge without political constraint?

Tuesday 17 February 2026 11am - 11.30am
Shaw Library, Old Building

International courts are regularly petitioned by states, international organisations, civil society groups and individuals to help settle disputes and interpret the law. What explains how international courts respond to these petitions?

In this talk, Dr Theresa Squatrito will discuss her recent book on international judicial decision-making. She will explore when and how international courts defer to states, considering questions of judicial independence, political fragmentation and legitimacy.

The sessions are open to LSE staff, students, alumni and their visitors, and prospective LSE students. Book via this form.

Careers events

There are a wide range of careers events planned for you. The Department works closely with LSE Careers to give you opportunities to explore your professional development. 

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(Un)Resolved: An Informal Debate about Current Events

These informal sessions put the spotlight on a topical issue in IR in a friendly debate with your fellow IR students. Conversational and casual, (Un)Resolved is a brilliant way to put your knowledge of IR into practice!

Hosted by a member of IR faculty, these sessions are open to all students in the Department of International Relations.

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Food for Thought

This is your opportunity to share a two-course lunch in the Senior Dining Room with a member of the IR faculty and discuss an article or piece of content that will be sent around in advance. 

These small lunches are limited to just twelve attendees - six undergraduates and six postgraduates - meaning you have the opportunity to discuss your ideas and the academic’s research interests in much greater detail than you otherwise might.

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