Space race: Seattle is the new hub
January 29, 2016
In this Forbes article about how Seattle is becoming a force in the space race, Associate Director and Professor Saadia Pekkanen examines who the major players are and their efforts
Giving a refugee crisis a human face
January 27, 2016
Jackson School Professor and refugee expert Kathie Friedman is quoted in an article about giving a refugee crisis a human face in the University of Washington’s The Daily.
Lifting of sanctions: shopping spree for Iran?
January 25, 2016
KOMO radio interviews Jackson School Director Reşat Kasaba about what potential effects the lifting of sanctions will have on Iran and the U.S. (Aired on Jan. 18, 2016)
A journalist on a story of hope in northern Syria
January 25, 2016
“Believe it or not there is some good news out of Syria,” said Associate Professor and Chair of the Jackson School’s Latin and Carribbean Studies Center Tony Lucero in introducing
Ph.D. student Greg Guedel gives Danish TV interview on tribal economic development
January 22, 2016
Denmark’s national broadcasting company, DR, interviewed Jackson School Ph.D. candidate Greg Guedel about his research on Native American economic development as part of a 25-minute segment about a tribe in the U.S. that
Jan. 22: “The Rojava Experiment: A Secular Utopia in ISIS’ Backyard?” with journalist Wes Enzinna
January 22, 2016
Join us this evening for a discussion on “The Rojava Experiment: A Secular Utopia in ISIS’ Backyard?” with journalist Wes Enzinna, a writer whose cover story about a Kurdish-enclave in northern
Pekkanen on diplomacy and danger in outer space
January 22, 2016
The Pacific Northwest is becoming the “Silicon valley of space” says Jackson School Professor and Associate Director Saadia Pekkanen in an interview with the University of Washington. Pekkanen also heads
Jan. 19: Russia, Syria, and the West: Confrontation or Cooperation?
January 14, 2016
Russia’s intervention in the Syrian conflict has been popular in Russia, but confounding to analysts. This panel comprises experts who will analyze the causes and implications of Russia’s recent moves
Jan. 21 and 22: An event series with journalist Wes Enzinna
January 13, 2016
Join us for an event series with journalist Wes Enzinna, a writer whose cover story about a Kurdish-enclave in northern Syria was published in the November issue of The New York Times
Jackson School hosts 2016 APSIA Deans and Directors Meeting
January 11, 2016
Deans and directors from 45 schools of international affairs and public policy in the U.S. and abroad gathered at the University of Washington on Jan. 7 and 8 for their annual meeting