Amy Beck Harris helps students understand the “how” of international development
Before becoming an academic, Ford School Lecturer Amy Beck Harris worked in international development and foreign assistance implementation across Latin America with Chemonics International, the largest international development firm that implements foreign assistance programs, primarily for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Now, Harris is relying on her work experience and to give students at the Ford School a first-hand look into international development and participatory processes....
Camara emphasizes democracy in new collection dedicated to President Mohamed Bazoum
Ambassador Kamissa Camara, Ford School professor of practice in international diplomacy, has contributed to a newly released book, 25 Letters to President Mohamed Bazoum: Philosopher, Prisoner and Resistance Fighter. The book is a collective work advocating for the release of Mohamed Bazoum, Niger’s president who has been held captive in his home since Niger’s military coup d’état that ousted him in July 2023....
Atran on the future of Gaza, from Gazans
In a new article published in Foreign Affairs, Scott Atran and co-author Ángel Gómez shine a light on Gazans’ views, highlighting a complicated picture of postwar Gaza. ...
Hassan on AI, power, and decolonial possibility in Africa
Artificial intelligence (AI) is an increasingly defining force, shaping global advancements and influencing crucial aspects of society. Assistant Professor Yousif Hassan’s research examines the social, economic, and political implications of emerging technologies, with a particular emphasis on technological innovation, development, and the digital economy. He recently published a book chapter and a peer-review article focused on the politics of AI in Africa, illustrating how machine learning and natural language processing should not be looked at only as tools for innovation, but can play a role in state-building, development, and cultural preservation....
Security Policy Studies Alumna Leverages International Affairs Knowledge in Consulting Career
Jessica Zayas is currently a Manager at Deloitte where she works with Federal clients to solve complex, large-scale challenges by focusing on organizational change, project management, and business process transformation. She holds an M.A. in Security Policy Studies and a B.A. in International Affairs from George Washington University’s Elliott School of International Affairs....
International Development Student's Interest in Development Finance Leads Her To World Bank Internship
Olivia Cervantes Llamas is a first year graduate student in the Elliott School's M.A. in International Development Studies program. Earlier this year she was a Projects and Proposals intern at the International Development Group (IDG) and will complete her internship at the World Bank at the end of the semester....
Air Force Foreign Affairs Officer Develops Her Expertise In the Middle East Region
My career in the Air Force led me to study at the Elliott School. I was selected to become a Foreign Area Officer, specializing in the Middle East. As part of my training pipeline, the Air Force sponsors regionally-focused graduate education and I am fortunate to be studying at GW, learning from world-class professors....
Maxwell Students Represent Türkiye and Romania at International Model NATO
A delegation of 12 Maxwell School students recently returned from Washington, D.C., where they participated in the International Model NATO under the guidance of Michael Williams, associate professor of public administration and international affairs and director of the master of arts in international relations program....
Maxwell School Proudly Ranks #1 for Public Affairs in 2025
Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs has earned the #1 overall spot in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Public Affairs Schools rankings. This year’s top ranking follows Maxwell’s yearlong celebration of its founding 100 years ago as the first school in the nation to offer a one-year graduate program in public administration. ...
Meet our graduates: Christina Joy Aga – second generation Crawford School scholar
Discover how Christina Aga, an environmental manager from Vanuatu, is blending traditional knowledge and modern policy to tackle water resource challenges in the Pacific. Read her inspiring journey from Crawford School to making a real-world impact....
Meet our graduates: David Scaife MLA – from regional roots to public policy champion
David Scaife's journey from regional Western Australia to the ANU Crawford School of Public Policy reflects his commitment to public service, community advocacy, and strengthening democratic institutions through education and political leadership....
Meet our graduates: Siming Chen – blending culture, policy, and sustainability for a better tomorrow
Siming, a passionate advocate for inclusion and sustainability, pursued a Master of Public Policy at Crawford School, focusing on the intersection of social policy and economic development. She now plans to pursue a PhD in governance to tackle local and global policy challenges....