Global Affairs
UConn Archaeologist Discovers 17th-century Shipwreck
The Dutch warship, which sank in battle in the Caribbean, provides key evidence for the maritime history of the period.
Should the U.S. Intervene Against ISIS?
Jeremy Pressman, director of Middle East studies, discusses the politics of military intervention against Islamic State militants.
Artist Inspired by Alternative Press Collection
New Zealand artist Louise Menzies has created an exhibition inspired by archival materials from the Dodd Research Center.
Stone Age Site Challenges Assumptions About Early Technology
A UConn scientist finds local innovation, not population expansion, explains the appearance of new technologies in Eurasia 300,000 years ago.
An Independent Scotland: The Breakup of the UK?
As the Scots prepare to vote on independence, history professor Christopher Clark discusses the possibility that the United Kingdom could break up.
Addressing the Global Impact of Violence on Children
A family studies professor says intervention is needed at a very early age to avoid perpetuating the effects of war and other forms of violence.
UConn Researcher’s Nanoparticle Key to New Malaria Vaccine
A nanoparticle designed by a UConn scientist is the key component of a promising new vaccine that could help address a global health problem.
Four UConn Students Receive Fulbright Awards for 2014-15
Two recent graduates, a graduate student, and an undergraduate have received fellowships under this prestigious international program.
Questions About the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
UConn's director of Middle East studies answers some key questions about the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
Hate Speech and Human Rights
Human rights researcher Richard Wilson is writing a book about how international law deals with speech that incites violence.