About
Our Crest
"The crest of the society draws on the meanings of the three Greek
letters that form its name. Sigma stands for “synesis,” meaning
prudence, iota for “ideodoi,” meaning ideals, and “rho” for “rhomi,”
meaning power.
Symbolism
Colors: black – knowledge and discretion necessary
in the study of international affairs; blue – loyalty and sincerity that
the scholars have towards the respective theoretical paradigms; red –
magnanimity and ferocity, attributes of many international actors.
Branches: laurel (left) represents honors and distinction, as the
society aims at recognizing outstanding achievement in the field of
international studies; oak (right) stands for lasting friendship that
the society hopes to create among its members.
Symbols: shield represents preservation of academic freedom, world
map stands for focus in international affairs; spider, falcon and
lightning correspond to the qualities of prudence, ideals and power.
Banner: expands the letters Sigma Iota Rho on the top of the crest
into “synesis,” “ideodoi,” and “rhomi”, emphasizing once again prudence,
ideals and power, the three basic qualities necessary in the study of
international affairs."
