Mai'a K. Davis Cross

Department of Political Science and Center for International Affairs & World Cultures, Northeastern University

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Mai’a K. Davis Cross is the Dean’s Professor of Political Science, International Affairs, and Diplomacy and director of the Center for International Affairs & World Cultures at Northeastern University. She is also a Member of the Council on Foreign Relations.

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Space scene with stars in the galaxy.

SEP 8, 2025 Report

A Policy Framework for International Cooperation in Space Biotechnology

This report, in collaboration with Northeastern University, explores the need for multilateral frameworks and guidance in biotechnology as humans explore space in the coming decades.

Left to right: Zhanna Malekos Smith, Mai'a Cross, Diane Howard, Ann C Thresher. CREDIT: Noha Mahmoud.

APR 4, 2025 Video

Unlocking Cooperation: Space Diplomacy

In this event, Northeastern University’s Ethics Institute partnered with Carnegie Council to host a convening on the future of international space governance, security, & sustainability.