Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore, and the World: Five Minutes with Frank Lavin
(Republic of Korea, Flickr Commons) Singapore, a small city-state that achieved a sovereign status 50 years ago, has surprised the world with its brilliant economic growth and extraordinary domestic...
View ArticleSingapore in Context: Five Minutes with Ernest Bower
(Photo courtesy of CSIS) In light of Singapore’s 50th year of independence, The Georgetown Journal of International Affairs sat down with Mr. Ernest Bower, the Sumitro Chair for Southeast Asia Studies...
View ArticleNormalizing U.S. Relations with Cuba: Five Minutes with Assistant Secretary...
(Courtesy of Roberta Jacobson) In light of recent developments in the diplomatic relationship between the United States and Cuba, the Georgetown Journal of International Affairs corresponded with...
View ArticleRegulating the International Trade In Conventional Weapons: Five Minutes with...
(Photo courtesy of Professor Stohl) Following a panel discussion on the Arms Trade Treaty, which entered into force in December 2014, hosted by the Institute for the Study of Diplomacy at Georgetown...
View ArticleThe Way Forward for Russia and Ukraine: Five Minutes with James Sherr
(Courtesy James Scherr) After a panel discussion on Ukraine, Russia, and the West hosted by the Center for Eurasian, Russian, and East European Studies (CERES) at Georgetown University, the Georgetown...
View ArticleEmotion, Politics, and the Ethics of Intervention: Five Minutes with Martha...
(Courtesy Martha Nussbaum) Following her lecture at Georgetown University, the Georgetown Journal of International Affairs sat down with Martha C. Nussbaum, the Ernst Freund Distinguished Service...
View ArticleClimate Change and International Governance: Five Minutes with Ambassador...
Ambassador Mark Brzezinski presenting at Georgetown University, 30 March 2015 (Image courtesy Risdon Photography) After an event at Georgetown University co-hosted by the Institute for the Study of...
View ArticleThe Challenges and Opportunities of International Development: Five Minutes...
Peace Corps Director Carrie Hessler-Radelet at Georgetown University, 23 February 2015 (Courtesy Alex Snyder/PeaceCorps) Following a presentation at Georgetown University about the future of the Peace...
View ArticleGender and Military Effectiveness: Five Minutes with Dr. Robert Egnell
Following a presentation on gender, women, and military effectiveness delivered at Georgetown University, the Georgetown Journal of International Affairs sat down with Dr. Robert Egnell, Visiting...
View ArticleConfronting Sexual Violence in Combat Zones: Five Minutes with Dr. Kimberly...
(Photo courtesy Dr. Kimberly Theidon) Following an event at Georgetown University hosted by the Department of Spanish and Portuguese, Department of Anthropology, and Center for Latin American Studies,...
View ArticleTaking Stock of Russia and Ukraine: Five Minutes with Andreas Umland
Following an event at Georgetown University hosted by the Center for Eurasian, Russian, and East European Studies (CERES), the Georgetown Journal of International Affairs sat down with Dr. Andreas...
View ArticleJournalism and Women’s Rights in Iran: Five Minutes with Masih Alinejad
(Photo courtesy Masih Alinejad) Following an event at Georgetown University hosted by the Georgetown University Lecture Fund and the Georgetown University Arab Society, the Georgetown Journal of...
View ArticleThe Outlook for Global Financial Stability: Five Minutes with Jose Viñals
Jose Viñals, Financial Counselor and Director of the Monetary and Capital Markets Department at the International Monetary Fund, pictured during an event hosted by the BMW Center for German and...
View ArticleThrough a Diplomat’s Eyes: Five Minutes on Israeli Public Diplomacy with...
(Image courtesy of Gideon Meir) Prior to an event hosted on the campus of Georgetown University by the Georgetown Israel Alliance, the Georgetown Journal of International Affairs sat down with Gideon...
View ArticleMaritime Disputes in the South China Sea: Five Minutes with Bill Hayton
(soas.ac.uk) Prior to a book talk organized by the Georgetown University Walsh School of Foreign Service Asian Studies Program, the Georgetown Journal of International Affairs sat down with Bill...
View ArticleLessons in Diplomatic Leadership: Five Minutes with Sam Potolicchio
(Courtesy of Sam Potolicchio) Following an event hosted by the Georgetown International Relations Club last Thursday, the Georgetown Journal of International Affairs sat down with Dr. Sam Potolicchio,...
View ArticleNGOs, Ebola, and the Future of Civil Actors in International Politics: Five...
(© InterAction) Prior to an event co-sponsored with the Georgetown University College Democrats, the Georgetown Journal of International Affairs sat down with Sam Worthington, President and CEO of...
View ArticleTrade, Development, Politics: Five Minutes with Marc Mealy on the U.S.-ASEAN...
(U.S.-ASEAN Business Council) In light of next week’s upcoming summit between the United States and members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations as well as the ninth annual East Asia Summit,...
View ArticleInstitutions of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, ISIS, and Islamic...
(Jonathan Schanzer, © Foundation for the Defense of Democracy) The summer of 2014 brought war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas, the rise of ISIS, ongoing nuclear negotiations with Iran, and the...
View ArticleNationalism and Independence Movements in Scotland and Catalonia: Five...
(Photo courtesy of Charles King) In light of the results of last month’s Scottish independence referendum and recent developments surrounding the secessionist movement in Catalonia, the Georgetown...
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