Press Releases

Leopolis Press, part of the Kościuszko Chair of Polish Studies at IWP, has published a new book, entitled Disinformation: Soviet Political Warfare 1917 – 1991. Its author is the late Natalie Grant, who worked in the same vineyards as we do. She was a close friend and collaborator of a few of our professors, including…

IWP professor Dr. Michael Pillsbury was recently appointed to serve as the Chair of the Defense Policy Board. According to the U.S. Department of Defense, “The Defense Policy Board was established to provide the Secretary of Defense and the Deputy Secretary of Defense, independent, informed advice and opinions concerning matters of defense policy through the…

Through his nonprofit Good of All, IWP professor Dr. Matthew Daniels promotes human rights digitally and empowers digital natives to become online ambassadors for human rights principles. His YouTube channel, the Human Rights Network, has been posting videos promoting human rights primarily in English and Arabic. This fall, this channel added its first Spanish-language playlist.…

This September, The Institute of World Politics will hold its Strategic Fellows Program — an intensive two-week program focused on providing a guided introduction to the development of national security, policy and leadership techniques at the strategic tactical and operational level.  Class participants may include: U.S. and Allied company, field grade, and warrant officers U.S.…

IWP Trustee Jacqueline Wieland and her husband Bruce have made a five-year commitment to support IWP students through the Great Statesman Scholarship program. The new scholarship that they created will be named in honor of IWP’s Founder and President, Dr. John Lenczowski. Mr. and Mrs. Wieland became supporters of IWP after being introduced to Dr.…

Above: Mosul, Old Town, photo by IWP student “Jane“ Dear Colleagues and Friends of IWP, Our IWP Professor Dr. Matt Daniels has created a major new human rights initiative and is launching it next Wednesday, December 9, with the endorsement of the State Department and officials representing Germany, Hungary, Poland, and Autonomous North and East…

In a recent event with Columbia University’s Military in Business Associates, IWP Vice Chairman Hon. Tidal McCoy spoke about investing in national security innovation in the 21st century. The fireside chat took place on Monday, November 9, 2020 at 6 PM. About Mr. McCoy Mr. Tidal McCoy received his Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering…

On Wednesday, October 21, members of the IWP Chancellor’s Council gathered for a virtual meeting. Traditionally, Chancellor’s Council members gather annually at IWP’s campus in Washington, D.C. to hear presentations on national security and international affairs topics from students, alumni, and faculty. This meeting is typically followed by a reception and dinner. Due to the…

The Institute of World Politics is pleased to announce that Jacqueline T. Wieland (Jackie), has joined the Board of Trustees. Longtime IWP trustee Amb. Aldona Wos commented: “Jackie has over 35 years of experience in the finance sector balanced with extensive nonprofit and foundation work. Her father, a career Army Colonel who subsequently worked with…

The Institute of World Politics mourns the loss of longtime Professor Roger Fontaine. Prof. Fontaine was one of the foremost authorities on Latin American affairs and U.S. relations with Latin America in the United States. He was one of a truly rare breed of national security-minded experts who never indulged in either the willful blindness…