International Affairs & Security Studies

In a globalized and interconnected world, understanding the intersection of domestic politics and international affairs is critical. With expertise drawn from government, international organizations, and the private sector, Schar School faculty analyze current affairs and topics such as security and terrorism, economic globalization, international political economy, and humanitarian intervention.

Interested in interviewing one of our experts? Contact Communications Manager Buzz McClain at bmcclai2@gmu.edu or 703-993-9603.

  • Photo of Michael Hunzeker

    Associate Professor, Schar School of Policy and Government

    Areas of Research: International Security, Wartime learning and adaptation, Conventional deterrence, Taiwanese defense reform
  • Photo of Mark N. Katz

    Professor Emeritus of Government and Politics

    Areas of Research: Russian Foreign Policy, Foreign Policy, International Relations, Middle East, Security Policy, Revolution, War on Terror
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    Co-Director, Center for Energy Science and Policy (CESP); Distinguished Visiting Professor

    Ambassador Kauzlarich is Distinguished Visiting Professor at the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University.
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    Associate Professor; Director, Biodefense Graduate Programs

    Areas of Research: Biodefense, Foreign Policy, Global Health Security, International Relations, International Security, Middle East, Security Policy, South Asia, Terrorism
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    Areas of Research: Economic Growth, International Economic Development, Human Capital, Foreign Direct Investment, International Trade and Global Labor Markets.
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    Professor, International Security Program Manager, Director for the Center of Security Policy Studies

    Ellen Laipson is the director of the Master's in International Security degree program and the Center for Security Policy Studies at the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University.
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    Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus of Policy and Government

    Areas of Research: Foreign Policy, International Trade Law, National Security Law, Public Law, Security Policy, State Economic Development, Trade Policy, World Trade Organization
  • Photo of Peter Mandaville

    Professor of Government and Politics

    Areas of Research: Democratization, Foreign Policy, International Development, International Relations, Middle East, Political Islam, Information Technology and Social Change, Emerging Powers and World Order
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    Assistant Professor

    Philip Martin is an assistant professor of international security in the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University, where he teaches courses on conflict and peacebuilding, comparative politics, and Africa.
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    Associate Professor; Director, Political Science Doctoral and Master's Programs

    Areas of Research: American Government and Politics, Elections, Foreign Policy, Media Politics, Public Opinion, Racial Politics, Statistical Methods, U.S. Foreign Policy