Hope Harrison

Dr. Hope Harrison is a Professor of History and International Affairs at The George Washington University and a Research Fellow with the Archive's End of the Cold War Project. Her research focuses on Cold War history, particularly East and West Germany, the Soviet Union, and the politics of history. She has held prestigious fellowships and served on the U.S. National Security Council staff as a Director for European and Eurasian Affairs.

• Education: BA from Harvard University, MA and PhD from Columbia University

Her work examines the Cold War era through archival research, with notable emphasis on German-Soviet relations and the Berlin Wall. She has authored two influential books and contributed to scholarly journals and media outlets.

• Scientific Awards:
  • 2004 Marshall Shulman Prize (ASEEES)
  • International Affairs Fellowship (Council on Foreign Relations)
  • Fellowships: Norwegian Nobel Institute, Woodrow Wilson Center, Davis Center, American Academy in Berlin, Free University of Berlin, Fulbright

Dr. Harrison serves on multiple boards, including the Allied Museum in Berlin, the Berlin Wall Memorial, and the Point Alpha Foundation. She co-chairs the History and Public Program at the Wilson Center and has been featured in CNN, BBC, C-SPAN, and other international media.