Wesley Reisser

Dr. Wesley Reisser is an Assistant Professorial Lecturer and adjunct professor in the Department of Geography at George Washington University (GW). A GW alumnus with a BA in International Affairs and History (GW) and an MA in Geography (GW), he maintains close ties to his alma mater. His teaching focuses on Political Geography and Energy Resources, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches. Current research explores the historical nexus between maps and power, including European colonial cartography and propaganda.

Research interests span Political Geography, Energy Resources, and historical geopolitical studies. His work examines nation-state formation, self-determination challenges, and 20th-century diplomatic history. Notably, he received the UNA-NCA F. Allen “Tex” Harris Human Rights Diplomacy Award for contributions to LGBT human rights advocacy.

His publications analyze topics like Woodrow Wilson's peace plans, post-WWI geopolitical shifts, and contemporary world order theories. He co-authored Energy Resources: From Science to Society, set for release in February 2024. While no formal grants are listed, his academic contributions emphasize pedagogical innovation and historical geospatial analysis.