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Faculty Research Forum: Colonial Rule with Adria Lawrence
Professor Adria Lawrence presents recent research in conversation with Professor Dipali Mukhopadhyay, with an introduction by Vice Dean for Faculty Affairs Peter M. Lewis.
What's So Colonial About Colonial Rule? Imperial Strategies in French North Africa and Beyond,
How did France and Great Britain rule their colonies in Africa? The common answer is that they governed by collecting local knowledge, manipulating identities, and applying direct or indirect rule. This talk argues that while colonial powers aspired to use these strategies, they often failed to do so and turned to force instead. A better understanding of the limits of colonial strategies can help explain why the United States has struggled with state-building in Iraq, Afghanistan, and beyond.
Adria Lawrence is the Aronson Associate Professor of International Studies and Political Science at Johns Hopkins University, a joint appointment by the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) and the Political Science Department…
Categories: Campus - 555 Penn, Audience (Event is Open to) - Public. RSVP Link: https://sais-frf-oct-2026.eventbrite.com.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM.
555 Penn, Room 258 - Classroom.
SAIS Women Lead Wellness Workshop
Feeling overwhelmed by the semester? Come take a break with SAIS Women Lead at our Wellness Workshop on Thursday, October 29 from 12:00–2:00 PM! Enjoy good food, music, and fun activities designed to help you unwind. Take a little time to recharge, care for yourself, and simply be in community with one another.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sais-women-lead-wellness-workshop-tickets-2002956385467?aff=oddtdtcreator.
Categories: Audience (Event is Open to) - Public.
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
555 Penn, Room 1020 - Conference Center Room.
SAIS Book Talk: The Bitter Struggle with Ben Buchannan and David E Sanger
Join SAIS Professor Ben Buchanan for an engaging conversation about his new book, The Bitter Struggle: Superintelligence, Superpowers, and the Fate of the World, co-authored with Tantum Collins.
What will the rise of superintelligence mean for global politics, national security, and the future of the world? Award-winning journalist David E. Sanger will interview Professor Buchanan, exploring the high-stakes questions at the heart of this timely new book.
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from Professor Buchanan and one of the world’s leading journalists on the forces shaping the future of technology and international affairs. Come with your questions and join the conversation!
Categories: Campus - 555 Penn, Audience (Event is Open to) - Faculty, Audience (Event is Open to) - Public, Audience (Event is Open to) - Staff, Audience (Event is Open to) - Students, Audience (Event is Open to) - SAIS Community, Audience (Event is Open to) - JHU Community.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM.
555 Penn, Room 820/822/824/826 Michael D. & Susan White Conference Center.