By Abby Burczyk Each fall, the Patterson School of Diplomacy and International Commerce hosts a conference to bring together international affairs experts in the heart of Kentucky. This year, instead of focusing on a regional issue, the Patterson School faculty chose to invite experts on an issue that is emerging across all corners of the... Continue Reading →
By Bella Butler On September 15th, 2026, Charles Booker, Democratic nominee vying for retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell’s seat, held a town hall and rally at the University of Kentucky’s Worsham Cinema hosted by UK College Democrats and the Fayette County Democratic Party. Concluding this event, Booker asked, “Do you believe Kentucky is worth fighting for?”... Continue Reading →
By Katie Braman Through the weekend of September 18-19, the fall 2026 Patterson School cohort participated in the International Strategic Crisis Negotiation Exercise (ISCNE) presented by the U.S. Army War College. The exercise provides a unique opportunity for students to participate in two days of fast-paced negotiation rounds guided by the privileged instructions provided to... Continue Reading →
By Katie Braman Each year, the Patterson School organizes a spring break trip to a hub of diplomacy, trade, or commerce, where students can engage in the day-to-day of what they are studying. This Spring, the 2026 Patterson cohort had the opportunity to spend a few days exploring some of what Atlanta, Georgia, has to... Continue Reading →
Emilija Knezevic, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons On Sunday, October 25th, Serbia held Parliamentary elections, and a new party, the Student List, won the elections by defeating the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS), whose leader is Aleksandar Vučić. The Student List won the Election, with them receiving about 53% of the vote, while the SNS... Continue Reading →
By Brooke Bihl Moscow hosted its third African-Russian Summit during the end of October, furthering efforts to spread its influence across the continent. Taking place over a course of two-days, delegations and heads-of-state from 48 African countries gathered in the Russian capital to bolster relations and converse on topics such as security, trade, defense, and... Continue Reading →
© European Union, 2026, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons By MJ Weaver In the global race for artificial intelligence (AI) dominance, the United States and China are competing for the leading technologies. AI advancement raises serious concerns about protecting humanity and the environment, yet it also holds the potential to improve healthcare, education, scientific... Continue Reading →
U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Paul Kotara II/Released, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons By Taylor Bishop “For whosoever commands the sea commands the trade; whosoever commands the trade of the world commands the riches of the world,” said Sir Walter Raleigh. Raleigh’s quote comes from the 1600s, when he analyzed... Continue Reading →
US Government, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons By Allie Heiniger On October 20, Libya’s eastern-based House of Representatives approved a maritime agreement with Turkey that it had rejected for years. The deal was first signed in 2019 by Turkey and Libya’s Tripoli-based government and drew a maritime boundary across contested parts of the eastern Mediterranean.... Continue Reading →
Agência Senado, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons By Nimi Bala On October 25, 2026, Luiz Inacio Lula de Silva, more commonly known as Lula, beat Flávio Bolsonaro to become Brazil’s president for a historic fourth term. Bolsonaro, who was predicted to win the election after coming in first during the first round of elections... Continue Reading →
The White House, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons By Bella Butler As folks rush to the voting polls this week to civically engage in midterm elections, environment and climate may be low on voters’ minds. Here in Kentucky, voters are likely thinking of memorable U.S. Senate campaigns, and nationwide congressional campaigns have flooded the media.... Continue Reading →
U.S. Department of State, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons By Katie Braman The weekend of October 30-31, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio hosted the 2026 G20 Foreign Minister’s meeting in Atlanta, Georgia. This meeting takes place ahead of the December Leader’s Summit, where U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to host national leadership from... Continue Reading →
U.S. Department of State, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons By Madelynn Linet On October 19th, 2026, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with the foreign ministers of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan for the latest meeting of C5+1. The meeting took place in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, and marked roughly a decade of cooperation between... Continue Reading →
