The Duke University Center for International and Global Studies (DUCIGS) grounds its research, teaching, and programming on the deep, region- and culture-specific knowledge and experience of its organizational units while exploring global topics, pursuing interdisciplinary and cross-regional collaboration, and welcoming new approaches within areas studies and global studies. The mission of DUCIGS is to: Support, engage, and connect researchers, students, departments, and schools to work on international issues Promote interdisciplinary research and education to understand and engage with challenging global issues Support and coordinate the activities of the area studies centers, councils, and initiatives