My article via Foreign Policy explores lessons from other mergers around the world. The Administration is moving to merge #USAID and State, but similar attempts to combine development and diplomacy worldwide have had mixed results. foreignpolicy.com/2025/02/04/tru…

Merging USAID and State Could Make the U.S. Less Secure - Similar attempts to combine development and diplomacy worldwide have had mixed results. foreignpolicy.com/2025/02/04/tru… via Foreign Policy

tinyurl.com/mpx2zhpb Reasonable people can disagree & hostile takeovers are no way to treat public servants, but merging USAID programs into the State Department could enhance, not reduce US security. We need Americans to understand the purpose of our aid. #USAID Department of State

As the Administration runs towards an effort to merge USAID and State, similar attempts to merge development and diplomacy server as precedent, foreshadowing what's next. We have lessons from the UK, Canada, Australia and elsewhere. See my latest in Foreign Policy

Merging USAID and State Could Make the U.S. Less Secure - Similar attempts to combine development and diplomacy worldwide have had mixed results. foreignpolicy.com/2025/02/04/tru…

While development and foreign policy can be aligned for mutual benefit, they also come with tensions, trade-offs, and critical distinctions, Dr. Rachel A. George writes. foreignpolicy.com/2025/02/04/tru…

New Post! The War on #USAID, can aid find a place in conservatism? open.substack.com/pub/globaltalk…

I've refreshed my website with updates about my current @research, approaching the upcoming #ISA2025 conference, in the hope of connecting with others working on similar projects. Updates here rachelanngeorge.com/s-projects-bas…

Happy to be at #ISA2025 presenting on aid as foreign policy and the future of humanitarian assistance. The buzz in the room convening academics for important debate on these issues right now is palpable. One area of consensus? More evidence gathering from #academics is critical

With #doge cuts hitting the U.S., could an unintended consequence be disciplinary boundaries? #Government funds for interdisciplinary research tend to break boundaries that persist in #academia - I write about potential effects to look out for here 👇open.substack.com/pub/rachelageo…

Interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary research - what's the difference? Should #research funders care? Is there an ideal type? My latest post in #bridgingboundaries open.substack.com/pub/rachelageo…

Will funding cuts reduce research collaboration? How do #thinktanks and research organizations advance #interdisciplinary research? Check out the research brief via #BridgingBoundaries open.substack.com/pub/rachelageo…

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Share our global survey of women supporting peace & security by Friday, June 20th! This survey aims to hear about women’s priorities, concerns, and visions for the future. Amplify their voices by sharing the survey: giwps.georgetown.edu/resource/women… #WPS

New from #bridgingboundaries. How does #jargon impact #interdisciplinary collaboration? Some reflections from a researcher: open.substack.com/pub/rachelageo…

What’s the Future of Peacekeeping? The Women, Peace & Security Agenda passblue.com/2025/08/26/wha…

In PassBlue, GU Women & Peace' Kim Hart & Dr. Rachel A. George state that women’s inclusion must be central to UN peace ops. On #UNSCR1325’s 25th anniversary, they call for bold action to protect hard-won gains amid rising conflict & shrinking resources. Read more: bit.ly/41HzMbh

From Silos to Synergy open.substack.com/pub/rachelageo…

Wonderful time discussing #ai #democracy and all things policy with carme colomina and others. Grateful to CIDOB (Barcelona Centre for International Affairs) for organizing and helping us learn!

California dreamin’ — of the future of AI. The 2025 Carnegie California AI Survey is out. While Californians believe that AI will impact their work, communities, and democracy, they are uncertain of specific impacts, such as safety and cybersecurity.