Impact & Analysis

In a series of short videos, Columbian College faculty and research scholars share their expertise on issues impacting the cultural, political and scientific landscape.

 

Chris Warshaw on a video screen in front of a George Washington University logo

GW's Chris Warshaw: Post-Election Analysis & Look Ahead

Professor of Political Science Chris Warshaw discusses takeaways from the 2024 election, as well as the emerging importance of local elections going forward.

Neil Johnson speaking on a video screen in front of GW logos

Bad-Actor AI Activity During a Year of Global Elections: 3 Questions with Neil Johnson

GW Professor of Physics Neil Johnson discusses the effects of bad-actor AI activity on elections -- and what we can do to combat it.

Thom Shanker

The Most Pressing Threats to U.S. National Security This Election Cycle

GW's Thom Shanker, director of the Project for Media & National Security at the School of Media and Public Affairs, discusses pressing threats to U.S. national security, and predictions for...

Loren Kajikawa

GW's Loren Kajikawa on the History of Hip Hop and Politics in the U.S.

Loren Kajikawa, associate professor and chair of the music program at GW's Corcoran School of the Arts & Design, unpacks the history of hip hop music in U.S. politics.

Elizabeth Vaquera sitting on a stage in front of GW logos

Elizabeth Vaquera on Immigration Policy and Trump

Associate Professor Elizabeth Vaquera, director of the Cisneros Hispanic Leadership Institute, discusses Donald Trump and immigration policy.