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The Black Student Union at SAIS is committed to fostering an environment of pride, unity, and growth among Black students and the broader SAIS community. Governed by Roberts Rules of Order, this constitution upholds democracy, inclusivity, responsibility, and financial accountability, underpinned by our core principle: promoting thoroughgoing pride and unity among SAIS’ Black students. This organization addresses the unique needs and gaps within the SAIS community that are not currently met by existing clubs, particularly in supporting the academic and professional development of Black students and advocating for increased representation and support within the faculty and student body.

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The SAIS Canada Club is dedicated to building a vibrant community and platform for Canadian students at SAIS and beyond. Our mission is to deepen the understanding of Canadian politics, public policy, foreign policy, and economic issues among our members. We work to strengthen connections between Canadian students, encourage dialogue on Canada’s role in global affairs, and create networking opportunities with Canadian professionals and government officials in Washington, D.C. Through events, gatherings, and publications like The APAPer, we aim to keep Canadian students informed about developments at home while enhancing the general awareness of Canadian affairs in D.C.

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We aim to connect SAIS students in the China focus area and promote a better understanding of contemporary China.

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We aim to promote, connect, and develop students who are interested in pursuing consulting opportunities.

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The mission of the SAIS Defense and Intelligence Club is threefold: (1) to help connect SAIS students with career opportunities in the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and private sector; (2) to facilitate the academic discussion of defense and intelligence issues among the SAIS student body; (3) and to foster a community of mutual respect and engagement among D&I club members.

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1. Discussions, panels, and other academic events with industry practitioners and experts
2. Networking opportunities with students, colleagues, alumni, and practitioners
3. Career fairs attended by prominent government and private entities
4. Safe and respectful place for academic discussion of contemporary defense, intelligence, security, and strategic issues
5. Influence and input on future D&I club events and goals

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1. The purpose of Japan Club shall be to help SAIS students and the community of Japanese language and culture and foster community among those with common interest in Japan through language exchanges, speaker sessions, cultural events, and happy hours.

2. The goals of this organization are to inform the SAIS student body on Japanese culture, language, and diplomacy and inform students of Japan related opportunities and assist their pursuit thereof. We also aim to foster community among students, faculty, and experts with common interest in Japan, and connect students with the larger D.C. and global Japan community (i.e. Other IR schools, policy networks).

3. This organization is associated with the following local, state, national, or international organizations: SAIS Reischauer Center for East Asia Studies, occasionally assisting with event promotion.

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SAIS Korea Club's mission is to promote awareness and interest in South and North Korea, as well as its relations with the broader region, and bring together those interested in the region.

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We are SAIS's official military affinity student group. MASOS builds community among military-affiliated students at SAIS, fostering connection, support, and shared purpose across both civilian and military career paths.

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The MENA Club hopes to add to SAIS's enriching experience by growing the opportunities for key regional policy and cultural issues through an array of events focused on social connection as well as academic and professional development.

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The Philip Merrill Center for Strategic Studies at Johns Hopkins SAIS operates as a center for strategic thought and education, promoting the study of the relationship between politics and military power to the national security community and providing graduate students with extracurricular programming.

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The primary mission of SAIS Pride consists of three parts: providing a space for SAIS students to engage with the LGBTQIA+ community meaningfully, expanding SAIS’ multicultural community in order to build a sense of community amongst students, and developing LGBTQIA+ students and leaders interested in international studies.

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