Press Releases

IWP faculty recently shared about their experiences at IWP. They describe why they continue to take time to invest in the next generation of national security professionals. “I have taught at other universities, but at IWP there is a greater sense of commitment, of values, and of family. IWP has a solid reputation within the IC,…

McGraw Hill Education has announced its new American and World History textbook series, including the new curriculum Civil Rights: A Global Perspective. This curriculum was authored in part by IWP’s Professor Dr. Matt Daniels. About the curriculum Civil Rights: A Global Perspective addresses the rising violence present in the United States by examining the principles…

The Institute of World Politics recently celebrated the inauguration of its second President, Hon. James H. Anderson, Ph.D., and held its 30th (+1!) Anniversary Gala during its annual Chancellor’s Council Meeting. These events were held from October 26-27 at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. with nearly 300 guests. Chancellor’s Council Meeting Following meetings of…

In an article by Fox News entitled “Chinese aggression toward Taiwan testing US resolve in wake of Afghanistan withdrawal, experts say,” IWP President Dr. James Anderson, former Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Policy in the Office of the Secretary of Defense, commented on this Chinese aggression. Among other things, he noted that, “They periodically ratchet…

IWP Alumna Karina Rollins has joined the IWP faculty as an Adjunct Professor of Writing. She is teaching the course Introduction to Graduate Writing (IWP 643). The course familiarizes students with the conventions of academic writing. Prof. Rollins is senior research editor at The Heritage Foundation, where she edits research papers and policy books for…

Kelley DeConciliis, a member of IWP’s Board of Advisors, has recently made appearances on CNN, Fox News, and Fox Radio to discuss her exfiltration efforts in Afghanistan. In addition to her role on the IWP Board of Advisors, Mrs. DeConsiliis is the current Chief Operations Officer of Special Aerospace Security Services, Inc. and is an…

On Friday, September 24, 2021, IWP professor Dr. Marek Jan Chodakiewicz received a Distinguished Service Award for 2020 from the American Council for Polish Culture (ACPC). The awards ceremony took place within ACPC’s Culture Awards Banquet at the University Club of Washington. At this event, ACPC gave out its awards for 2020 and 2021. The…

The Institute of World Politics is pleased to welcome a new Registrar and Assistant Dean, Iman Riddick. Iman comes to IWP with over 15 years of experience in managing higher education services. Most recently, she served as the Associate Director – Enrollment Services (and previously Assistant Registrar – Enrollment Services) at Johns Hopkins University’s Center…

Tim McCranor (’12), an academic advisor and adjunct faculty member at IWP, was invited to participate in the annual Summer Institute hosted by the Jack Miller Center for Teaching America’s Founding Principles and History. The event was held from August 1-7, 2021 at the Foxhall Resort in Douglassville, GA. Since 2005, each Summer Institute has addressed JMC’s…

On Saturday, September 11, 2021, The Institute of World Politics celebrated Commencement for the Classes of 2020 and 2021 at the Fairmont Hotel in Washington, D.C. 54 graduates were in attendance to be recognized for their master’s degrees. Many of the graduates are already putting their degrees to use across the national security, intelligence, and…