Jackson School News: B.A. International Studies

Scott Montgomery quoted on the oil war and COVID-19 // Seattle Weekly

In “Oil war and COVID-19 lead to lower prices at the gas pump” Scott Montgomery, an energy expert and faculty at the Jackson School, shares his analysis on the impact

Spring 2020: Trump in the World Lecture Series

*Important update* In light of the public health advisories on social distancing, the Trump in the World Spring 2020 Lecture Series is only being offered as a UW course. We

International Studies Courses Summer 2020

Leela Fernandes named as next director of the Jackson School of International Studies

SEATTLE, WA —Leela Fernandes has been named the new director of the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies at the University of Washington. “The interview process demonstrated Leela’s thoughtful

Alumnus Jon Frost co-authors article on COVID-19, cash and the future of payments

In “COVID-10, cash and the future of payments” Jon Frost (B.A., International Studies, B.S. Economics, 2007) and co-authors Raphael Auer and Giulio Cornelli analyze the safety of using cash in the

COVID-19 Global Conversation Series

Sharing our knowledge in times of global crisis is part of our mission. Take a virtual journey around the world in a series of global conversations between our faculty in

Director’s Message: Winter 2020

Dear Friends, Normally, this would be the best time of the year to be on the campus of the University of Washington. We usually enjoy the cherry blossoms at their

Daniel Bessner on the foreign policy opportunity of the coronavirus crisis // Responsible Statecraft.org

In his article “The coronavirus crisis is an opportunity to finally move past the post-WWII era” Daniel Bessner, Anne H.H. and Kenneth B. Pyle Associate Professor of American Foreign Policy, argues

In Memoriam: Peter Jackson (1966-2020)

It is with deep sadness that we are marking the passing of Peter Hardin Jackson, the son of Senator Henry M. (Scoop) Jackson. Peter was an enthusiastic supporter of the

Vanessa Freije reviews why Netflix “Narcos Mexico” is not the education we need // NACLA

Vanessa Freije, Assistant Professor in the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies discusses, “Why Narcos Mexico Is Not the Education We Need,” when reviewing the critically acclaimed Netflix series. “It