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Lynda JessupView profile

Professor

• Visual Culture
• Art History
• Cultural Diplomacy
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Lynda Jessup is Professor of Screen Cultures and Curatorial Studies in Film and Media at Queen's University's Faculty of Arts & Science. She currently serves as Vice Dean (2021-present), overseeing faculty relations across 30 departments, after previously holding Associate Dean (2014-2021) and Director of Cultural Studies (2009-2014) positions. Her research interrogates visual culture through exhibitions, museums, and art historiography, focusing on Canadian and Indigenous North American contexts within Western valuation systems. She critically examines "the national" as a category of cultural authority, with recent expansion into cultural diplomacy exploring art exhibitions' role in Canadian foreign policy. As Director of the North American Cultural Diplomacy Initiative (NACDI), she leads an international network connecting cultural practitioners with diplomacy scholars. Analysis of her publication trends reveals deep integration of art history with diplomatic studies, particularly through state-sponsored Canadian art exhibitions as instruments of international relations. Her collaborative work consistently bridges academic research and policy impact, with growing emphasis on decolonization, trust-building, and critical approaches to cultural exchange in global contexts. Dr. Jessup's scientific recognition includes: Universities Art Association of Canada Recognition Award (2018) Fulbright Scholar at Rockefeller Archive Center (2010–11) Queen’s University Graduate Supervision Excellence Award (2009) Queen’s University Teaching Excellence Award (1998) Massey College Visiting Scholarship (2019-20) National Gallery of Canada Research Fellowships (2002-03, 1994-95) Her funded research demonstrates sustained leadership in cultural diplomacy, including a SSHRC Partnership Development Grant (2019-25) for "The Cultural Relations Approach to Diplomacy" and MITACS Accelerate funding for Toronto's city diplomacy work. Major grants consistently address intersections of cultural policy, international relations, and visual representation through collaborative frameworks. Through NACDI, Jessup directs an international research network producing policy-shaping outputs like the "Cultural Diplomacy as Critical Practice" report series, fostering practitioner-scholar dialogue on decolonization and trust-building in global cultural relations.

Takuya MatsudaView profile

Assistant Professor

• International Relations
• Alliance Politics
• Great Power Competition
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Takuya Matsuda is an Assistant Professor at Aoyama Gakuin University in Tokyo, Japan, and a Non-Resident Fellow in the Asia Program at the Foreign Policy Research Institute (FPRI). His work centers on alliance dynamics, great power relations, and U.S. grand strategy in the western Pacific, positioning him at the intersection of academic and policy-oriented international security research. His research interests include: Alliance Politics Great Power Competition US Foreign Policy and Grand Strategy Indo-Pacific Security US-China Relations Deterrence and Reassurance Theory The recent articles reflect a consistent focus on strategic stability in U.S.-China relations, the evolution of U.S. alliances in the Indo-Pacific, and long-term planning for geopolitical competition. His work bridges academic rigor with policy relevance, often published in leading journals and think tank platforms. His scientific contributions are recognized through publications in outlets such as The Washington Quarterly , Survival , and Foreign Policy , though no formal awards are listed in the text. He advises students in international relations and contributes to academic and policy discourse through research collaborations and commentary. He has held research positions at George Washington University, Notre Dame, National Taiwan University, and the University of Tokyo. His research is supported by affiliations with FPRI and Aoyama Gakuin University, and he is part of a broader network of scholars focused on Asian and global security dynamics, including institutions in the U.S., Japan, and Europe.

Guibourg DelamotteView profile

Professor

• Political Science
• Japanese Domestic Politics
• International Relations
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Guibourg Delamotte is a tenured Full Professor of Political Science and head of the Japanese Studies Department at the French Institute of Oriental Studies (Inalco), where she has been affiliated since 2006. She also teaches at Sciences Po Paris and holds international research fellowships at the University of Tokyo’s Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology (RCAST), Temple University Japan, and the Japan Forum on International Relations (Tokyo). Her career spans Japanese defense policy, domestic politics, parliamentary institutions, and Indo-Pacific security dynamics. Education: Law, University of Paris Panthéon Assas Law, University of Oxford Japanese (BA, MA), Inalco Political Science, Sciences Po Paris PhD in Political Studies, EHESS (2007, Highest Honours, Shibusawa-Claudel Award) Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches, Sciences Po Paris (2022) Her research focuses on Japanese domestic and foreign policy, parliamentary governance, defense modernization, and Indo-Pacific security. She has authored/co-edited eight books, including Le Japon, un leader discret (Eyrolles, 2023) and La Démocratie au Japon, singulière et universelle (ENS Ed., 2022), and over 20 journal articles and book chapters. Recent publications emphasize Japan's strategic evolution in the Indo-Pacific, AUKUS implications, and democratic governance challenges. She examines security policy intersections with domestic politics, legal frameworks, and international alliances. Scientific Awards: Shibusawa-Claudel Award for PhD dissertation Highest Honours (PhD, EHESS) Delamotte leads the French Research Institute on East Asia (IFRAE)’s program on Contemporary East Asia's trajectory. She serves on the National Academic Council’s Political Science Section (CNU, Section 4) and contributes to policy debates through academic and governmental institutions.

Paul KennedyView profile

Professor

• Great power relations
• Military & naval history
• British foreign & imperial history
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Paul Kennedy is the J. Richardson Dilworth Professor of History at Yale University, Director of International Security Studies, and Distinguished Fellow of the Brady-Johnson Program in Grand Strategy. His research focuses on great power relations, military history, British foreign policy, and global security. Born in 1945 in England, he holds a BA from Newcastle University and a DPhil from the University of Oxford. He is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and numerous other academic societies, and was honored as Commander of the British Empire (C.B.E.) in 2000. His influential works include The Rise and Fall of the Great Powers (1987) and Engineers of Victory (2013). Kennedy’s monthly column on global issues is syndicated worldwide, and he has authored nineteen books. His academic leadership includes directing ISS programs funded by the Smith Richardson Foundation and contributing to UN policy reports. Awards highlight his contributions to historical scholarship, including election to the British Academy. Current projects involve seapower’s role in World War II transformations. Kennedy’s work bridges historical analysis with contemporary strategic challenges, emphasizing problem-solving approaches in global conflict and cooperation.

• International Political Economy
• Development Studies
• Comparative Political Economy
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Samuel Brazys is Associate Professor in the School of Politics and International Relations (SPIRe) at University College Dublin (UCD), where he also serves as Vice Principal for Research, Impact & Innovation in the College of Social Science & Law. He is the Editor of the Journal of International Development and has a strong research profile in international political economy and development. BA in Political Science/Economics, Marquette University MA in Economics, Indiana University MSc in Politics of the World Economy, London School of Economics PhD in Political Science, Indiana University Professional Certificate in University Teaching & Learning, UCD His research focuses on the political economy of development, with emphasis on foreign aid, foreign direct investment, Chinese development finance, and governance. He employs sub-national and spatial analysis methods, often using geo-referenced data to assess local-level impacts of development interventions in Africa, South Asia, and the Pacific. His work bridges comparative and international political economy, international organizations, and development studies. Recent publications reveal a consistent trend in analyzing the spatial and political dimensions of development finance, particularly Chinese aid and FDI, and their effects on conflict, governance, and public perceptions. His work increasingly engages with public diplomacy, as seen in studies on mask diplomacy and wolf warrior rhetoric, using large-scale text analysis of media and social media. Irish Research Council Grant: Trade Related Assistance for Development. Evidence from Micro-Level Evaluations (2018) UCD College of Human Sciences Research Funding Scheme (2015–2016) His research has had significant policy impact, notably cited by the U.S. State Department in decisions regarding Confucius Institutes. He is a member of major professional associations including the American Political Science Association and the International Studies Association. He teaches core modules in International Political Economy, Research Methods, and Governance and Development, and has coordinated thesis and internship programs. He leads a research agenda that critically examines donor behavior, recipient agency, and the political economy of global development, contributing to both academic discourse and policy debates.

• Environmental Science and Management
• Ecology
• Zoology
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Dr. Caroline Howe is an Associate Professor in Environmental Social Science at Imperial College London , affiliated with the Centre for Environmental Policy under the Faculty of Natural Sciences . She serves as Vice President of the British Ecological Society and Deputy Programme Director for Imperial’s MSc in Environmental Technology. Dr. Howe co-founded Imperial College’s Network of Excellence in Women’s Health and contributes to the Global Development Hub as an Advisory Board Member. Research Focus: Interdisciplinary exploration of people-nature relationships, equity and justice in biodiversity and ecosystem services, urban health, and sustainable development. Labs: Leads the Transdisciplinary Centre for Nature and People (TCNP) , a global team advancing nature-based solutions. Scientific Contributions: Key author on IPBES assessments and ESPA textbook. Her work spans climate mitigation, sustainable food systems, and postcolonial narratives in conservation. Scientific Awards: Athena SWAN Bronze (departmental leadership). Education and Advocacy: Champions gender/diversity through EDI initiatives and co-leads the MSc in Environmental Technology program.

Jennifer Brick MurtazashviliView profile

Associate Professor

• Self-governance
• Security Studies
• Political Economy
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Jennifer Brick Murtazashvili is an associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh's Graduate School of Public and International Affairs and founding director of the Center for Governance and Markets. She also serves as a nonresident scholar in the Asia Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Her academic career bridges rigorous scholarly research with practical policy engagement across multiple international institutions. Dr. Murtazashvili's research focuses on self-governance, security, political economy, and public sector reform in the developing world, with particular expertise in Afghanistan and Central Asia. Her work examines the intersection of formal state institutions and customary governance structures, challenging conventional approaches to state-building and democracy promotion. She argues that top-down imposition of centralized governance models often undermines local legitimacy and creates unintended consequences, as documented in her award-winning book Informal Order and the State in Afghanistan . Her recent publications and media commentary analyze evolving geopolitical dynamics in Central Asia following the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the Taliban's return to power in Afghanistan. She has identified significant shifts in regional power dynamics, with Central Asian states increasingly asserting strategic autonomy while navigating complex relationships with both Russia and China. Best Book Award in Social Sciences by the Central Eurasian Studies Society Honorable mention from the International Development Section of the International Studies Association As president-elect of the Central Eurasian Studies Society and an elected board member of the Section for International and Comparative Public Administration of the American Society of Public Administration, Dr. Murtazashvili has advised numerous international organizations including USAID, the World Bank, the U.S. Department of Defense, UNDP, and UNICEF. Her policy work bridges academic research with practical governance challenges, particularly in post-conflict settings where state capacity intersects with local governance traditions.

Volkan İpekView profile

Associate Professor

• International Relations
• African Studies
• Turkish Foreign Policy
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Volkan İpek serves as a faculty member at Yeditepe University's Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences within the Department of Political Science and International Relations. Holding a PhD from Bilkent University, he has been actively teaching courses including African Society and Politics, Turkish Foreign Policy, and Political Ethics since 2017, contributing significantly to international relations scholarship with a focus on Africa-Turkey dynamics. Dr. İpek completed his undergraduate studies in International Relations at Bilkent University (1999-2004) followed by an integrated PhD in Political Science at the same institution (2004-2015), where his doctoral thesis examined Morocco's quest for European Community membership through post-colonial theory. His research centers on African Studies and Turkish Foreign Policy, particularly analyzing Turkey's diplomatic engagement with Sub-Saharan Africa, migration governance, and EU-Africa relations. He employs interdisciplinary and post-colonial frameworks to investigate political identity formation, humanitarian responses, and emerging power dynamics, with notable contributions to understanding Turkey's soft power expansion in Africa. Analysis of his 2018-2024 publications reveals intensifying focus on contemporary African challenges including pandemic response (Ebola), counterterrorism strategies, sports diplomacy (FIFA World Cup), and Sahel region politics. His works demonstrate methodological diversity spanning theoretical analyses, case studies on Somalia and Ethiopia, and multi-volume regional assessments. Dr. İpek has supervised four master's theses on migration patterns, humanitarian aid comparisons, and counterterrorism approaches in Africa. He has contributed as researcher to three externally funded projects: Supporting Capacities of the Presidency of Migration Management (2023), Supporting Development of Return Counselling Capacities in Türkiye (2022), and Türkiye's Migration Management Support Project (2019-2020), all addressing EU-Turkey migration cooperation.

• Cold War History
• Nuclear Culture
• Nuclear Proliferation
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Dr Malcolm Craig is a Senior Lecturer in American History at Liverpool John Moores University, School of Humanities and Social Sciences. He holds a PhD from the University of Edinburgh and has previously served as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow and Adjunct Lecturer at the University of Edinburgh. His academic career is centered on Cold War history, nuclear culture, intelligence, and U.S. foreign policy. Education: PhD, University of Edinburgh (2010–2014) Masters by Research, Victoria University of Wellington BA (Hons) History and Sociology, Glasgow Caledonian University His research interests include nuclear proliferation, Cold War intelligence, the cultural history of the nuclear age, and the intersection of historical trauma with tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGs). He is particularly known for his work on the 'Islamic Bomb', UK-US nuclear diplomacy, and the role of games in representing Cold War anxieties. His current research explores how TTRPGs serve as cultural artifacts reflecting societal fears of nuclear war. His publications span top journals such as Diplomatic History , Intelligence and National Security , and Journal of American Studies . His recent articles and book reviews reveal a consistent focus on nuclear strategy, espionage, and non-proliferation, with an increasing emphasis on cultural and representational aspects of the Cold War. He has also authored a monograph on America, Britain, and Pakistan’s nuclear program. Scientific Awards and Recognition: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Best Course Award for 'The Nuclear Cold War' (Edinburgh University Students’ Association) Dalziel Prize for British History (University of Edinburgh) Professor James F. McMillan Scholarship Craig has secured multiple research grants from institutions such as the Scowcroft Institute, British Association for American Studies, and the Ford Foundation. He actively supervises postgraduate students on topics ranging from U.S. imperialism to intelligence history. He is also an accomplished TTRPG designer, creator of a|state , Cold City , and Hot War , and frequently collaborates with game studios like Handiwork Games. His public engagement includes media appearances on BBC, TRT, Sky News, and Al Jazeera, discussing nuclear politics and U.S.-UK relations.

Roberta N. HaarView profile

Professor

• International Relations
• Foreign Policy Analysis
• American Foreign Policy
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Dr. Roberta N. Haar is a Full Professor of Foreign Policy Analysis and Transatlantic Relations at Maastricht University's Faculty of Science and Engineering and University College Maastricht. She serves as Research Director at University College Maastricht and is the Principal Investigator for the €3 million REMIT EU Horizon Project, a consortium of 9 partner institutions across 8 European countries with over 40 researchers. Her academic career spans over two decades at Maastricht University, where she has been employed since November 2003. Her research focuses on International Relations, with particular expertise in American Foreign Policy, European Foreign Policy, and Transatlantic Relations. She has published extensively on US foreign policy across multiple administrations, analyzing shifts in multilateralism, security policy, and US-EU relations. Her recent work examines the implications of the Russia-Ukraine war, US-China strategic competition, and the evolving transatlantic relationship in an era of geopolitical uncertainty. Professor Haar's scholarly output demonstrates consistent growth in international relations research, with over 120 publications including articles in International Studies Review and Politics and Policy. Her research often employs theoretical frameworks like the Advocacy Coalition Framework to analyze foreign policy change. Recent publications reflect her focus on contemporary challenges including the impact of US elections on transatlantic relations, European strategic autonomy, and US policy toward the Israel-Palestine conflict. She actively engages with policy communities through speaking engagements with the Dutch House of Representatives, the Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies, and the D66 Party Congress. As a regular columnist for the Dutch magazine EW, she writes the 'Across the Atlantic' column analyzing US politics and foreign policy for a broader audience. Professor Haar has supervised numerous PhD students and contributes to academic training through programs like the Clingendael Institute's international relations program. Her research is supported by significant EU funding through the REMIT project, which examines multilateralism in the context of technological change and geopolitical competition.

George K. DannsView profile

Professor

• Caribbean Studies
• Race and Ethnic Relations
• Political Leadership
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George K. Danns is a Professor of Sociology in the Department of Sociology and Human Services at the University of North Georgia, Gainesville Campus. Holding a PhD from SUNY Stony Brook, he has received prestigious awards including the Ford Foundation Fellowship and Complete College Georgia Champion Award. His leadership roles include Chair of UNG Faculty Senate (2015-2016), former Dean of Social Sciences at the University of Guyana, and Senior Fulbright Fellow at the University of Michigan. Ph.D. in Sociology, State University of New York at Stony Brook M.A. in Sociology, State University of New York at Stony Brook B. Soc. Sc. in Social Sciences (Distinction), University of Guyana Dr. Danns specializes in Caribbean socio-political dynamics with emphasis on Guyana, examining race/ethnic relations, political leadership, national security, and community development. His research explores intersections of identity, class, and power in postcolonial contexts, addressing critical issues like environmental disasters, homicide patterns, youth vulnerability, and gender disparities. His fieldwork combines theoretical rigor with practical applications for policy development. His 15 most recent publications (2014-2020) reveal three dominant thematic clusters: Caribbean political economy (35%), diaspora/identity studies (30%), and entrepreneurship/financial literacy (35%). The work demonstrates consistent focus on Guyana while expanding to broader Latin American and Caribbean contexts, with increasing attention to youth entrepreneurship and financial inclusion in developing economies since 2017. Ford Foundation Fellowship for Doctoral Research in Latin America and the Caribbean Complete College Georgia Champion Award (2016) Senior Fulbright Fellowship Dr. Danns has mentored students through diverse sociology courses while securing consultancy grants from major international organizations including UNICEF, UNFPA, USAID, IADB, OAS, and PAHO. His funded research focuses on social policy development, with particular emphasis on youth programs, gender initiatives, and national security frameworks for Caribbean governments. As former Director of the Center for Economic & Social Research & Action (CESRA) at the University of Guyana, he led multidisciplinary teams conducting critical studies on suicide prevention, military roles in national security, and environmental disaster response. His current UNG affiliation involves collaborative research networks addressing regional social challenges through the Sociology and Human Services department.

• National Security
• Nuclear Weapons
• Russia
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Graham T. Allison, Jr. is the Douglas Dillon Professor of Government at Harvard Kennedy School, where he has taught for five decades. He previously served as the Founding Dean of Harvard's John F. Kennedy School of Government and as Director of the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs until 2017. His career spans academia, government service, and international policy analysis, with significant contributions to national security studies and international relations. Dr. Allison's educational background includes: Davidson College Harvard College (B.A., magna cum laude, in History) Oxford University (B.A. and M.A., First Class Honors in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics) Harvard University (Ph.D. in Political Science) As a leading analyst of national security, Dr. Allison specializes in nuclear weapons policy, US-Russia relations, US-China relations, and decision-making processes in international crises. His research has profoundly influenced how scholars and policymakers understand great power competition and conflict prevention. He is particularly renowned for developing the concept of the "Thucydides Trap" to analyze the historical patterns when a rising power threatens to displace an established power. Dr. Allison's recent scholarly output demonstrates consistent focus on contemporary geopolitical challenges, particularly US-China strategic competition, nuclear weapons policy, and conflicts in the Middle East and Eastern Europe. His publications bridge academic rigor with policy relevance, often providing historical context to current crises while offering concrete recommendations for policymakers. The breadth of his work spans traditional academic journal articles, policy briefs, and commentary in major media outlets, demonstrating his commitment to engaging both scholarly and public audiences. Dr. Allison has received numerous prestigious awards for his contributions to national security: Defense Department's highest civilian award, the Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service Distinguished Public Service Medal (awarded twice - first by Secretary Cap Weinberger and second by Secretary Bill Perry) Throughout his career, Dr. Allison has advised multiple presidential administrations, serving as Assistant Secretary of Defense in the Clinton Administration and Special Advisor to the Secretary of Defense under President Reagan. He has been a member of the Secretary of Defense's Advisory Board for every Secretary from Weinberger to Mattis. His work has been supported by significant sponsored projects including the "Russia Matters Web Portal" funded by the Carnegie Corporation of New York and programs to help students train for Russia-related jobs funded by the U.S. Russia Foundation. Dr. Allison has maintained strong connections with the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, which he directed until 2017 and which remains ranked as the "#1 University Affiliated Think Tank" in the world. Through the Belfer Center, he has fostered relationships with international security experts from around the world, particularly with Israeli security officials and analysts with whom he has collaborated extensively.

Rachel BrewsterView profile

Professor

• International Economic Law
• International Dispute Settlement
• World Trade Organization (WTO) Law
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Rachel Brewster is the Jeffrey and Bettysue Hughes Distinguished Professor of Law at Duke Law School, specializing in international economic law, dispute settlement, and anti-corruption frameworks. She co-directs Duke's Center for International and Comparative Law and co-chairs the JD-LLM in International and Comparative Law Program. Her prior roles include Harvard Law School assistant professor, legal counsel at the U.S. Trade Representative, and affiliations at the University of Chicago, University of Hamburg, and University of St. Gallen. Education: BA and JD from the University of Virginia PhD in Political Science from the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill Brewster’s research spans WTO law, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, ESG accountability, and international relations theory. She explores institutional design in trade and anti-corruption regimes, reputational dynamics in state compliance, and regulatory synergies between legal domains. Recent publications analyze corruption arbitration, transnational asset recovery, and ESG frameworks. Her work highlights the interplay between formal legal remedies and reputational incentives, as well as institutional reforms for global governance. Scientific Awards: John Patrick Hagan Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Brewster’s career bridges academia and policy, with contributions to the WTO’s Appellate Body debates, U.S. trade strategy, and multilateral coalition-building. She teaches courses in International Trade Law, Foreign Anti-Bribery Law, and Corporate-International Law intersections.

Aline GatignonView profile

Assistant Professor

• Cross-sector Partnerships
• Emerging Markets
• Non-market Strategy
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Aline Gatignon is an Assistant Professor of Management at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. She holds a PhD in Management from INSEAD and a Master’s in Development Economics from Sciences Po. Her research focuses on cross-sector partnerships addressing socio-environmental challenges in emerging markets, particularly involving firms, governments, and nonprofits. Key areas include corporate social responsibility, stakeholder engagement, and institutional transitions. Education: PhD in Strategic Management (INSEAD), M.A. in Development Economics (Sciences Po), B.A. in Political Science (Sciences Po). Research Interests: Cross-sector collaborations in healthcare, CSR, and disaster response Institutional voids and polycentric governance in emerging markets Impact of political and social strategies on firm performance Awards: ARCS Emerging Sustainability Scholar (2023), Strategic Management Society Best PhD Paper Award, and recognition in INSEAD’s “50 Years, 50 Women, 50 Ideas” series (2018). Editorial Roles: Member of the Strategic Management Journal and Organization Science editorial boards. Teaching: Courses include Introduction to Management and Nonmarket Strategy , focusing on stakeholder engagement and global challenges.

Sophia BeschView profile

Lecturer

• European Defense Policy
• International Security
• Transatlantic Relations
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Sophia Besch serves as a Senior Fellow in the Europe Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and teaches as an adjunct lecturer at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS). Her expertise centers on European defense policy, with particular focus on transatlantic relations, German defense policy, and the EU's role in European security architecture. She frequently contributes to major policy discussions on European strategic autonomy and defense integration. Dr. Besch holds a doctorate in European Studies from King's College London, and additional degrees from Sciences Po Paris and the London School of Economics. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her work analyzing European security challenges and transatlantic relations. Her research interests span European defense policy, international security, transatlantic relations, German foreign policy, and subsea infrastructure security. She has published extensively on European defense integration, the geopolitical implications of subsea cable infrastructure, and the evolving transatlantic security relationship. Her work often examines how European nations can enhance their defense capabilities while navigating complex relationships with the United States. Dr. Besch's recent publications reveal a strong focus on European strategic autonomy, particularly in the context of changing US commitments under potential Trump administration policies. She has produced significant work on subsea cable security, European conscription models, and German defense policy shifts following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Her research consistently addresses how European nations can strengthen their defense capabilities while maintaining transatlantic cooperation. As a regular commentator in major media outlets including Foreign Affairs, Foreign Policy, and Politico, Dr. Besch has established herself as a leading voice on European security issues. She has served as an expert witness for the UK House of Commons Defence Select Committee, the German Bundestag EU Committee, and the European Parliament Subcommittee for Security and Defence. Dr. Besch has been affiliated with several prominent research institutions, including the Centre for European Reform (CER) in London and Berlin, the American Institute for Contemporary German Studies, and the Atlantic Council's Europe Centre. She is also a member of the Atlantik Brücke Young Leaders program, which fosters transatlantic dialogue and cooperation.