November 2, 2026 
12 p.m. (EST) 
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About the Session
This session combines two experiences: a taster lecture from Johns Hopkins SAIS faculty and an information session about the MA in Global Risk (online) program.
The taster lecture gives you a sample of what learning in the program is like. Matthias Matthijs will talk about "Sovereign Enough? How the European Union is Adapting to a World Without Rules". This is an exclusive live-only event — it won't be available to watch later.
Before the talk, we'll cover key program details. You'll hear from faculty and an enrollment specialist about the curriculum and application process. The session concludes with an open Q&A.
Session Agenda
- Welcome & Program Intro
Meet the featured lecturer and hear a brief overview of the MA in Global Risk (online) program. - Admissions Information
Learn about application requirements, materials, deadlines, and next steps. - Faculty Taster Lecture
Built on rules in a world that no longer respects them, the European Union is learning to wield tools, including joint debt, sanctions, trade defense, and rearmament. Drawing on his forthcoming book, Matthias Matthijs, the Dean Acheson Associate Professor of International Political Economy at Johns Hopkins SAIS and Director of the Master of Arts in Global Risk, will explain how Europe is trying to become "sovereign enough" in an age of great-power rivalry. He will trace how the EU's four largest countries (the UK, Italy, France, and Germany) have shaped this shift, some by pushing it forward and others by holding it back. Finally, he will ask whether rising populism and the growing strength of the far right at home could undo that progress before it takes hold. - Live Q&A
This is your chance to ask questions and engage directly with faculty and our enrollment staff.
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Presenters
Chanel Poston
Enrollment Specialist, AllCampusChanel Poston is a dedicated enrollment specialist and lifelong Chicagoan with a background in economics and a strong foundation in customer service and communication. With experience across several industries — including education, finance and retail — she brings a warm, solutions-focused approach to helping students navigate the enrollment process. Chanel is passionate about connecting students with the right educational opportunities and creating a welcoming experience for every learner. Outside of work, she’s active in her community and enjoys exploring Chicago’s food scene.
Matthias Matthijs
Director of the Master of Arts in Global Risk and Associate Professor of International Political EconomyMatthias Matthijs is the Director of the Master of Arts in Global Risk. His research focuses on the politics of economic crises, the role of economic ideas in economic policymaking, and the politics of regional integration. At SAIS, he teaches courses in international relations and comparative politics, and he was twice awarded the Max M. Fisher Prize for Excellence in Teaching, both in 2011 and 2015. He is also a Senior Fellow for Europe at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) and serves as the Chair of the European Union Studies Association (EUSA). Matthijs is co-editor of The Future of the Euro, published by Oxford University Press in 2015, and author of Ideas and Economic Crises in Britain from Attlee to Blair (1945-2005), published by Routledge in 2011. The latter is based on his doctoral dissertation, which received the Samuel H. Beer Prize for Best Dissertation in British Politics by a North American scholar, awarded by the British Politics Group of the American Political Science Association (APSA) in 2010.
Dorothy Lamina
Student Success Advisor, SAIS Online ProgramsDorothy Lamina graduated from UNC Chapel Hill with a double major in Political Science and Global Studies. She then devoted two years to Teach for AmeriCorps in New Jersey, igniting her passion for education. Following this, Dorothy gained experience as an admissions assistant at the International Institute of Education. She is currently pursuing a master’s degree in international development with a focus on education at American University, driven by her goal to enhance educational opportunities globally. Recently joining the EDT team as the Online Programs Coordinator for the MASE and MAGR programs, Dorothy is eager to support students in their academic journeys.
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