USC School of International Relations
A subdivision within the USC Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences, the school is known for teaching, and hiring faculty who concentrate in a variety of worldviews.The school traces its origins to the early 1920s and then-University of Southern California President Rufus B. von KleinSmid who held a strong interest in developing the study of international relations.According to the school's website, its founding mission was "to furnish opportunities for the training of statesmen for consular and diplomatic service, of businessmen for commerce and business administration, and of teachers in departments related to world affairs in colleges and universities".The preceding directors are Robert English (2012–2016), John Odell (2009–12), Laurie Brand (2006–09), Steven Lamy (2001–06), Jonathan Aronson (1995–2001), Robert Friedheim (1992–95), Thomas J. Biersteker (1991–92), Gerald Bender (1986–91), Michael Fry (1981–86), Jay Savage (1979–81), James N. Rosenau (1976–79), Ross Berkes (1949–76), Claude A. Buss (1935-49), and Rufus B. von KleinSmid (1924–35).All have terminal degrees in their field, and have published numerous working papers, articles, and books.
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