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Martha Finnemore, professor of political science and international affairs education Recent economic turmoil is a powerful reminder that today’s international problems can be sudden, global, and devastating. Many international challenges—including population growth, energy consumption, and damage to the environment—will intensify in the 21st century. They will require leaders who are informed, engaged, and committed to tackling tough problems. At GW’s Elliott School of International Affairs, we are inspiring and educating tomorrow’s leaders. THe eLLioTT SCHooL is the largest school of international affairs in the United States, with almost 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students directly enrolled in the school. Our B.A. program in International Affairs has more than 2,000 exceptionally talented, engaged students, making it the largest undergraduate major at GW and the largest B.A. program in international affairs in the United States. To anticipate and stay ahead of the evolving global landscape and to maintain the highest academic standards, we regularly review our curricula and add new courses. In 2009–10, we added 19 new courses on topics ranging from “Religion and Politics in Post-Revolutionary Iran” to “The Politics of Peace Agreements” to “The Chinese Military.” A WoRLD-CLASS FACULTY Elliott School students benefit from a large and diverse faculty of more than 150 full-time scholars drawn from across the university. To address the wide range of international affairs issues on the agenda, we welcomed several outstanding new faculty members in 2009–10: James e. Foster, professor of economics and international affairs Expertise: Global poverty Charles L. Glaser, professor of political science application was successful; he is now researching the military and This icon designates events that can be found in our economic rise of India and China for a CFR fellow’s book project. 2 2009/2010 annual report online video library through the elliott school of international affairs 3 the Web Video Initiative. Benjamin D. Hopkins, assistant professor of history and international affairs Expertise: Afghanistan Llewelyn Hughes, assistant professor of political science and international affairs Expertise: Energy; Northeast Asia Harris Mylonas, assistant professor of political science and international affairs Expertise: Nationbuilding eLLioTT SCHooL ACADeMiC PRoGRAMS UNDeRGRADUATe B.A., International Affairs B.A., Asian Studies B.A., Latin American and Hemispheric Studies B.A., Middle East Studies GRADUATe M.A., Asian Studies M.A., European and Eurasian Studies M.A., Global Communication M.A., International Affairs M.A., Latin American and Hemispheric Studies M.A., International Development Studies M.A., International Trade and Investment Policy M.A., International Science and Technology Policy M.A., Middle East Studies M.A., Security Policy Studies Master of International Policy and Practice* Master of International Studies** * Mid-career program Cindy Williams, J.B. and Maurice C. Shapiro Visiting Professor of International Affairs, Fall 2009 Expertise: U.S. national security policy Our faculty are superb scholars, inspiring teachers, and leading public intellectuals deeply engaged on key global issues. and international affairs and founding director, Institute for Security and Conflict Studies Professor Bruce Dickson, one of the world’s leading Expertise: International security experts on China, won GW’s university-wide 2010 Oscar and Shoshana Trachtenberg Prize for Teaching. Professor Dickson, eLLioTT SCHooL the author of three books and co- FACULTY—A VALUABLe editor of four others, has served as a NeTWoRk faculty advisor for the Elliott School Undergraduate Scholars program. Elliott School junior Professor Dickson delivered the charge Andrew Pazdon was to Elliott School graduates at the looking for an internship school’s commencement celebration that would help him in May 2010 and was recognized at the strengthen his research GW Commencement ceremony on the Elliott School junior Andrew Pazdon skills, in advance of a year of study National Mall. at Oxford University. Spotting a position at the prestigious Council on Professor David Gow, former director Foreign Relations (CFR), Andrew asked his mentor and former professor of the Elliott School’s renowned Henry R. Nau for advice. Nau, a CFR member, and GW Professor James International Development Studies Goldgeier, also a CFR member, provided an overview of the organization and advised Andrew on preparing for a successful interview. Andrew’s program, was awarded the Elliott ** Open to students from the Elliott School’s international partners
School’s 2010 Harry Harding Teaching Prize. The prize recognizes a member of the Elliott School faculty who demonstrates sustained excellence in teaching and who makes extraordinary contributions to the education of Elliott School students. Professor Gow has published two books and numerous articles in the field of international development. In addition to his distinguished academic career, he also worked at the World Bank, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, and the World Resources Institute. “Four years ago, when we were assisting our daughter evaluate schools, we were extremely impressed by the diverse curriculum and welcoming environment GW and the Elliott School had to offer. Now, four years later, we have proudly seen our daughter grow personally and academically and are even more impressed by the ways in which the Elliott School has contributed to her life experience.” — Jack and Pam Cumming over lunch. Faculty member Susan Sell hosted a discussion on global governance. Amb. Edward W. Gnehm Jr. and Marc Lynch hosted a discussion on the Middle East. In May 2010, Amb. Edward W. Gnehm Jr., Kuwait The Elliott School offers a number of programs that Professor of Gulf and Arabian Peninsula Affairs, was awarded the Foreign Service Cup for his professional contributions to U.S. foreign policy and to strengthening the Foreign Service. Amb. Gnehm Amb. Edward W. Gnehm Jr., Kuwait Professor of Gulf and Arabian Peninsula Affairs, speaks to Elliott School students during the new Sophomore Lunch Series. enable juniors and seniors to complement their classroom knowledge with independent research. Working under the supervision of a faculty member, more than 75 undergraduate students undertook served as U.S. ambassador to Kuwait, Jordan, and Australia and as the director general of the U.S. Foreign Service. His class on “The Role of an Embassy in the Conduct of U.S. Foreign Policy” was featured in the Washington Diplomat. THe eLLioTT SCHooL eXPeRieNCe The Elliott School engages its students from the day to International Affairs, taught by Professor Henry R. Nau. This course covers a wide range of international affairs topics, and it links students with vital academic advising services, helping them to map out a fouryear plan of study. In 2010, a new program for Elliott School sophomores research projects in the 2009-10 academic year through the Elliott School Undergraduate Scholars program, the University Honors Program, the Elliott School Special Honors program, or an Independent Study Program. Research topics ranged from human trafficking in Albania to global navigation satellite system policy. IDS students Kristin Smith (left) and Brook Olster at a shea butter production cooperative in Mali, where they conducted a project evaluation as part of their capstone. they arrive on campus through graduation. All Elliott School freshmen take IAFF 005, Introduction brought small groups of students together with members of the faculty for informal discussions The Elliott School’s Graduate Student Career Development Office works with graduate students to find internship and work experience, coordinating the Central Intelligence Agency, the Defense Intelligence Agency, Development Alternatives Inc., and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. textile cooperative, and BeadforLife, a jewelry production organization. Shaina then studied abroad in Bolivia, where she undertook an independent study project working with female weavers and dollmakers. “When I returned to GW from my time abroad, I realized that my project had site visits with employers and providing employer information sessions and career coaching for students and alumni. Despite the economic downturn, Elliott School graduate students continued to be successful on the job front, with 86 percent of 2009 graduates employed within six months of graduation, up from 82 percent the year before. Top employers of Elliott School graduate alumni include: Booz Allen Hamilton, GLoBAL eDUCATioN Connecting with other countries and cultures is an important component of an Elliott School education. To learn first-hand about the history and contemporary issues that shape international affairs, Elliott School students are going abroad in record numbers. More than 75 percent of Elliott School undergraduate students participate in study abroad programs at only just begun,” said Shaina. “Craft is a some point during their studies. The majority of our medium for expression and an outlet for creativity. I witnessed the powerful effects art can deliver in supporting cultural traditions and promoting new industry in undergraduate students go abroad for a full semester or academic year. economically underdeveloped regions.” Students in the International Development Studies Back at GW, Shaina elaborated on her (IDS) master’s program travel abroad to work on research as part of the Elliott School development projects in the field. This year, nine Elliott School senior Shaina Shealy (center) with artists from the One Mango Tree organization in Uganda. Undergraduate Scholars program. With the help of faculty and graduate student mentors, she developed her findings into a thesis, arguing that women’s student teams traveled to eleven different countries on behalf of client organizations to conduct surveys, collect data, and evaluate ongoing USiNG ART To iMPRoVe LiVeS Shaina Shealy (B.A. ’10) entered The George Washington University knowing she wanted to combine her two academic passions: global economic justice and fine arts. An international affairs major at the Elliott School, Shaina found the intersection “When I realized that many women around the world were turning to art production to improve their quality of life and contribute to positive social change within their communities, I was eager to learn more,” said Shaina. With the help of a Luther Rice Fellowship art production can be a catalyst for economic development, women’s empowerment, and positive social change within communities. Shaina plans to continue her research in 2010-11 while on a fellowship from the American Jewish World Service. She will be working with a rural women’s organization In March 2010, the Office of Graduate Student Career Development organized a panel discussion on “Shortcuts to Finding a Job in the Federal Government” with Kathryn Troutman (above), co-author of The Student’s Federal Career Guide: 10 Steps to Find and Win Top Government Jobs and Internships projects. Topics ranged from assessing rural water systems in Honduras to evaluating outreach and communications projects in Kosovo. Elliott School students can have an international experience in Foggy Bottom as well. GW’s student body includes students from more than 130 countries, of her interests in the handicraft work in 2008, Shaina was able to travel to in Bhuj, India for eleven months, designing being created and sold by female artists in Uganda, where she worked with women promotional materials for the group’s developing nations. 4 2009/2010 annual report artisans through One Mango Tree, a handicraft products. the elliott school of international affairs 5
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