The fundamental mission of the School of Politics and Global Studies (SPGS) is to generate and diffuse knowledge that contributes to society’s understanding of politics and governance at local, national, and global levels. Consistent with ASU’s goals as The New American University, the School emphasizes research that links theory with real world issues and action through policy. Being problem oriented, a primary goal of the School is to develop innovative approaches to major emerging challenges, based on transdisciplinary perspectives to the greatest extent possible. The School is locally, nationally, and globally networked, focusing its teaching, research, and public service on the Phoenix Metropolitan area, the Southwest United States, and the Globe