Ned Lazarus

Ned Lazarus is a Teaching Associate Professor of International Affairs at the Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University, and an Israel Institute Teaching Fellow. His expertise spans Conflict Analysis and Resolution, Dialogue, Evaluation, and Israeli-Palestinian Conflict studies, with a focus on Peace Education. He holds a Ph.D. from American University's School of International Service (2011), where his dissertation examined the long-term impact of peace education programs involving Israeli and Palestinian youth.

Lazarus has taught at institutions including Georgetown University and American University, and previously served as Middle East Program Director for Seeds of Peace (1996–2004). His research bridges theoretical and applied frameworks, focusing on evaluating peacebuilding initiatives funded by USAID, USIP, the EU, and the U.S. Department of State. His work emphasizes the unintended consequences of donor policies and the role of civil society in sustaining peace efforts.

Research interests include tracing generational impacts of peace education, analyzing geopolitical donor influence, and developing innovative evaluation methodologies for volatile contexts. His publications span academic journals like Peace and Change and International Journal of Conflict Engagement and Resolution, as well as public media such as BBC World Hacks. He regularly contributes to policy discussions on sustaining grassroots peacebuilding in the Israeli-Palestinian context.

• Grants & Partnerships: Evaluated programs funded by USAID, EU, USIP, and State Department
• Curriculum Innovation: Designed conflict resolution courses for undergraduate and graduate students
• Public Engagement: Podcast contributions and media commentaries on contemporary peace challenges

His work underscores the importance of long-term, context-aware approaches to peacebuilding while advocating for equitable donor practices.