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Student Research

AGS students are actively engaged in research in foreign affairs and national security. From completing senior theses to working as research assistants for professors and graduate students, AGSers are advancing knowledge and making their mark in the fields of national security and foreign policy.

Senior Theses completed by undergraduate AGSers:

"Public Opinion and the War In Ukraine" I Robert Miron, Class of 2024. Peter Feaver, Faculty Advisor.
"Ambiguity vs. Clarity: The US Role in the China-Taiwan Dispute" I Ritika Saligram, Class of 2023. Peter Feaver, Faculty Advisor.
"From Bytes to Bills: Understanding the Journey of Emerging Cyber Legislation in U.S. Congress" I Jack Rhodes, Class of 2024. Kyle Beardsley, Faculty Advisor.

Graduate and Faculty Research Projects completed with AGS Student Involvement:

If you are interested in working as a research assistant, please email Robert Miron at rsm53@duke.edu or visit our Research Opportunities page.

Working Paper: "The Voice of Congress on War and Diplomacy" I Andrew Kenealy, PhD Candidate in Political Science

Undergraduate research assistants: Sofia Cava, Evan Chan, Timothy Gunawan, Jake Hochstein, Naman Kulkarni,  Courtney Lucius, Jazper Lu, Brooke Meyers, Robert Miron, Sophia Monaco, Kaya Rajparia, Joe Raza, Samantha Richter, Maeve Sullivan, Lauren Steele, and Laurin Potter.

Thanks for Your Service - The Causes and Consequences of Public Confidence in the U.S. Military I Peter Feaver

Research Assistants: Rebecca Dudley, Spencer Kaplan, Ritika Saligram, Zoe Spicer, Dr. So Jin Lee.