About GJIA

The Georgetown Journal of International Affairs is the official semi-annual publication of the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University. The Journal provides our readers with a breadth of perspectives on international affairs by giving voice to leading academics, policy makers, analysts, and journalists from six continents. Each issue features a Forum, which offers a focused and in-depth analysis of key issues, as well as nine sections ranging from Conflict and Security to Business and Economics, demonstrating the Journal's pursuit of a holistic approach to international affairs.

In this Issue...

Politics and Diplomacy » Celebrity Diplomacy
by Andrew F. Cooper

Celebrity diplomacy is shaking up traditional notions of diplomacy, with Hollywood types bringing the buzz and business exectuives supplying the bite.

Conflict and Security »Turkey Eyes Iraq
by David Cuthell

Witnessing the suffering of its ethnic compatriots in a region to which it has historical claims, Turkey may be prompted to intervene in Iraq's Kurdish north.

Business & Economics » Maximizing Microfinance
by Holly Lard and Isabelle Barres

In order for microfinance to continue to serve the poor, the current attitudes and expectations need to be realigned with empirical realities.

Science & Technology » Quenching our Global Thirst
by James F. Klausner, Nate Mitten, and Brad Ingram

Meeting increasing water needs across the globe requires creative solutions on both sides of the supply and demand equation.