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Marcus King, John O. Rankin Associate Professor of International Affairs, discusses his research on the weaponization of water during conflict and the role of water scarcity in the violence in Syria and Iraq.

Elizabeth Saunders, Assistant Professor of Political Science and International Affairs, on foreign policy in the 2016 presidential election.

Associate Dean for Research and noted Germany expert Hope M. Harrison discusses the history behind Oscar-nominated film Bridge of Spies with Chance Williams (BA '16).

Stephen Biddle, professor of political science and international affairs, discusses the crisis in Iraq, its underlying causes, and long term implications for the region.

Hope M. Harrison, associate professor of history and international affairs, discusses the events surrounding the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9, 1989, as well as its implications in Germany and around the world today.

Ambassador Edward W. "Skip" Gnehm, Jr., Kuwait Professor of Gulf and Arabian Affairs at the George Washington University, discusses in a series of interviews, the current state of affairs in the Middle East including the recent leadership transitions in Yemen and Saudi Arabia.

Professor Esther Brimmer, former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs, offers a preview of the 69th United Nations General Assembly.

Paul D. Williams, associate professor of international affairs, discusses his Council on Foreign Relations Special Report which highlights the need for increased U.S. involvement in peacekeeping operations in Africa.

Ambassador Edward W. "Skip" Gnehm, Jr., Kuwait Professor of Gulf and Arabian Affairs at the George Washington University, discusses in a series of interviews, the current state of affairs in the Middle East including the recent leadership transitions in Yemen and Saudi Arabia.

Ambassador Edward W. "Skip" Gnehm, Jr., Kuwait Professor of Gulf and Arabian Affairs at the George Washington University, discusses in a series of interviews, the current state of affairs in the Middle East including the recent leadership transitions in Yemen and Saudi Arabia.

Following the Pentagon's release of its "2014 Climate Change Adaptation Roadmap" on October 13, Marcus King, John O. Rankin associate professor of international affairs, discusses the links between global climate change and national security, including the relationship between water scarcity and extremism.

Michael E. Brown, Dean, Elliott School of International Affairs, GW

Joanna Spear, associate professor of political science and international affairs, discusses President Obama's recent trip to Europe and the implications for the U.S.-European alliance of the Russian invasion of Crimea.

Robert Orttung, assistant director of the Institute for European, Russian and Eurasian Studies, looks at the path ahead for Ukraine.

Esther Brimmer, J.B. and Maurice C. Shapiro visiting professor of international affairs, discusses global governance in advance of the 2014 World Economic Forum.

Associate Dean Douglas B. Shaw analyzes the implications of the Iran nuclear deal for the global nuclear nonproliferation regime.

Professors Marc Lynch and Nathan Brown discuss the uncertain political climate in Egypt.

Hope Harrison, associate professor of history and international affairs, discusses the dynamics of the September 2013 German federal elections.

Bruce Dickson, professor of political science and international affairs, discusses the leadership transition in China and its implications for foreign and economic policy.

Michael E. Brown, dean of the Elliott School of International Affairs, discusses the geostrategic outlook of the United States.

Harris Mylonas, assistant professor of political science and international affairs, discusses the tumultuous political climate in Greece.

Cynthia McClintock, professor of political science and international affairs, discusses possible paths forward for Venezuela given Hugo Chavez's ongoing health issues.

Celeste Arrington, Korea Foundation Assistant Professor of Political Science and International Affairs, discusses challenges for the US and its allies in dealing with North Korea.