Many congrats to GW University class of 2025. This also marks my 15th and 12th anniversaries of my graduation from The Elliott School . GW Alumni

For 125+ years, the Elliott School has shaped the leaders who will shape our world. Dean 𝚊𝚕𝚢𝚜𝚜𝚊 𝚊𝚢𝚛𝚎𝚜 reminded our graduates that their knowledge and skills are needed now more than ever to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow. #ElliottGraduation elliott.commencement.gwu.edu

Student speaker Samhita Dulam reminded her fellow graduates that commencement is not the end of their journey. It is the beginning of a lifelong commitment to learning, growth, and leading with purpose. #ElliottGraduation

Speaking today at our #ElliottGraduation, Ambassador Kristen Silverberg emphasized that real leadership means listening and valuing different perspectives.

Getting ready for GW University Commencement on the National Mall—can’t beat the location! Look forward to seeing our graduates soon! #RaiseHigh

The Class of 2025 is about to go live! Tune into the #GWCommencement livestream now so you don't miss a minute ⬇️ youtube.com/watch?v=gphhfN…

Dean 𝚊𝚕𝚢𝚜𝚜𝚊 𝚊𝚢𝚛𝚎𝚜 recently presided over a Council on Foreign Relations panel on India-Pakistan tensions, where panelists examined escalation drivers, domestic politics, and the broader implications for the region. See the full discussion here ⬇️ cfr.org/event/renewed-…

South China Morning Post quoted David Shinn, adjunct professor in the Elliott School, in the article “Chinese defence firm strikes arms deal with Nigeria, deepening ties with West Africa,’’ by Jevans Nyabiage. Read more ⬇️ scmp.com/news/china/mil…

Sina Azodi, a visiting scholar in the Institute for Middle East Studies and a professorial lecturer of international affairs, authored the article "Why a Maximalist Approach to Iran Talks Won’t Work" for Foreign Policy magazine. Read it here ⬇️ foreignpolicy.com/2025/05/28/ira…

Two prime ministers. Two powerful conversations. In just two weeks, the Elliott School welcomed the leaders of Ukraine and Croatia to speak with students about diplomacy, global dynamics, and leadership on the world stage. Read more in GW Today. ⬇️ gwtoday.gwu.edu/gws-elliott-sc…

Excited to share our latest “Review & Literature Guide of Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Dataset.” The Hub tracks evolving policies on a unified American database—consolidating news, research & analyses. Updated weekly, no position taken. Check it out: tinyurl.com/3c5jc7d9 #data

Delighted to attend the George Washington University New York reception and discussion event on ‘Women’s Leadership in International Business’ in the amazing setting of the New York Yacht Club. 🇺🇸🇬🇧

Canada’s CBC News quoted Peter Hays, professorial lecturer in the Elliott School of International Affairs, in the article “He can't quit him — easily. Why SpaceX could complicate the Trump-Musk split,’’ by Mark Gollom. Read more. ⬇️ cbc.ca/news/world/tru…

Kathryn’s passion for international security and public service brought her from Colorado to Washington, DC, where she’s now pursuing her master’s at The Elliott School while working on Capitol Hill. Learn more about Kathryn in her #WeAreElliott profile! ow.ly/7Yly50VO2OT

Bloomberg’s “Intelligence’’ podcast spoke to Ned Lazarus, teaching associate professor of international affairs, in the segment “Bloomberg Intelligence: Oil Turns Lower With Iran-Israel Attacks.’’ Listen here ⬇️ bloomberg.com/news/audio/202…

Marketplace spoke to Susan Aaronson, research professor of international affairs, about how tariffs are affecting a ballet shoe company rebuilding after a fire. Listen to her analysis ⬇️ marketplace.org/story/2025/06/…

Sina Azodi, visiting scholar in the Institute for Middle East Studies and professorial lecturer of international affairs, joined BNN Bloomberg to discuss the latest on the Iran-Israel conflict. See his analysis. ⬇️ youtu.be/BG5xJVLO_YM?si…

Sina Azodi, professorial lecturer of international affairs, was quoted by The Washington Post in the article “Iran says ‘all options’ on table; bigger conflict may threaten regime’s survival,’’ by Susannah George and Yeganeh Torbati. Read more ⬇️ washingtonpost.com/world/2025/06/…

Sina Azodi, Assistant Professor of Middle East Politics at the Elliott School of International Affairs, joined DW News to discuss speculation about the whereabouts of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. youtube.com/watch?v=GBETNJ…

Moses Kansanga, Assistant Professor of Geography and International Affairs, shared his expertise in a Food Tank Q&A titled "Unpacking the Root Causes of Postharvest Loss." See more insights below ⬇️ foodtank.com/news/2025/06/u…