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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.
Featured Work
FEB 25, 2026 • Video
Why Space Matters and How to Govern It
Watch this "Ethics Empowered" event, in which an expert panel grapples with ethical questions on governance, militarization, and emerging technology in space.
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.
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.