As the 2026 World Cup kicks off in North America, SMPA’s Peter Loge breaks down the politics, players and pressures on the pitch.
June 5, 2026
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GW IN THE NEWS
Overseas military bases make U.S. more likely to go to war
Foreign Affairs ran a piece by Rachel Metz of CCAS.
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Medscape ran an article by Emily Nadelmann of SMHS.
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AP quoted Lynn Goldman of SPH.
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Andre Douglas, Ph.D. ’21, will join the Artemis III mission.
Can American democracy survive 21st-century technology?
The Atlantic published a piece by Jeffrey Rosen of GW Law.
The best way to tax AI companies
MS Now’s Ari Melber hosted Jeremy Bearer-Friend of GW Law.
GW SPORTS
Men's Basketball Announces 11 Newcomers for 2026-27
Head Coach Chris Caputo, entering his fifth season in Foggy Bottom, says he and his team are "excited about the depth of this group and the diversity of skill."