Director’s Message: Welcome to Autumn 2021
September 10, 2021
We begin this year with much that is changing. We are starting with the hope of being able to reconnect in person in safe ways even as we continue to
Topic: M.A. International Studies
Daniel Bessner book review article tackles “humane” war // The New Republic
September 8, 2021
In his article titled,”The Case Against Humane War,” Daniel Bessner, an associate professor of the Joff Hanauer Honors Professorship in Western Civilization analyzes how the turn toward “precision” combat has
National “writing for the public” program coming to the Jackson School
August 11, 2021
Want to write an Op-Ed on whether the U.S. is an empire? Craft a policy memo on the War on Drugs happening in Mexico, Brazil and the U.S.? What would
Scott Radnitz pens new book on politics of conspiracy in Russia, post-Soviet region
June 12, 2021
In “Scott Radnitz explores post-Soviet conspiracy theories in new book ‘Revealing Schemes’ ” UW News delves into conversation with Jackson School Associate Professor Scott Radnitz about his new book titled
Celebrating the Jackson School Class of 2021
June 11, 2021
On June 10, the Jackson School celebrated the Class of 2021 in an hour-long Spring Convocation ceremony that featured the Jackson School director, alumni, faculty and student speakers, among other
Jackson School Spring Convocation 2021
May 18, 2021
Convocation Details Who What to Expect How to Participate Disability Accommodations Diplomas Contact Keep in Touch Convocation Details The Jackson School Spring Convocation is virtual in 2021! Date: Thursday, June
Glennys Young opinion piece on offering Russia incentives, not just sanctions // Seattle Times
April 30, 2021
In this Seattle Times opinion piece “With sanctions, let’s offer Russia incentives too” Jackson School Professor and Chair of the History Department Glennys Young analyzes alternative approaches to sanctions in U.S.
Jackson School statement on Derek Chauvin trial verdict
April 22, 2021
A message from the Jackson School of International Studies Director and Jackson School Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee The murder of George Floyd while in police custody and the trial of Derek Chauvin
Mary Callahan gives first-hand account on Myanmar’s unfolding civil war to BBC, NPR and other media
April 13, 2021
Mary Callahan, an associate professor at the Jackson School, shares her first-hand accounts on the unfolding civil war in Myanmar in these April 12 interviews with NPR “Professor Discusses What Might
Leela Fernandes quoted in article on global middle class slipping down the ladder // Bloomberg Businessweek
April 8, 2021
Jackson School Director Leela Fernandes is quoted on how “the socioeconomic fragility” of India’s middle class has been exposed by the pandemic in an article titled “Millions Are Tumbling Out of