Authors

Amy Maglio

Founder & Executive Director, Women’s Global Education Project

Amy Maglio is the founder and executive director of Women’s Global Education Project (WGEP), an organization recognized for its innovative women's…

Chair of Global Research, J.P. Morgan

Joyce Chang is the chair of global research for J.P. Morgan’s corporate and investment bank, leading a team that analyzes global…

Taube Senior Fellow & Director of the Linda and Tony Rubin Program on Arab Politics, The Washington Institute

David Schenker is the Taube senior fellow at The Washington Institute and director of the Linda and Tony Rubin Program on Arab…

Senior Advisor and Director, Middle East Program, Center for Strategic and International Studies

Mona Yacoubian is the senior advisor and director for the Middle East program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.…

Senior Research Scholar, Center on Global Energy Policy, Columbia University

Edward Fishman is a senior research scholar at Columbia University's Center on Global Energy Policy and an adjunct professor of international and…

Ambassador (ret.) in Residence, Northwestern University

Ian Kelly is Ambassador (ret.) in Residence at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. He is a retired senior foreign service officer who…

Distinguished Policy Fellow, European Council on Foreign Relations.

Camille Grand is a Distinguished Policy Fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations. 

Senior Fellow, Belfer Center

Schwarzer is a renowned expert in European affairs and transatlantic and international relations. She is an honorary professor of political…

Director, Next Generation Engagement

Maru Sefami joined the Council in 2025 and is the director for next generation engagement. Previously, Sefami spent three years in various roles…

Director, Board Relations & Special Projects

Leslie Rodriguez joined the Council in 2025 as director of board relations and special projects. She comes to the Council from Dominican…