University of Washington Jackson School of International Studies

Jackson School Director and Professor Reşat Kasaba discusses possible implications of President Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, in an interview with KOMO News radio.

Jackson School Director and Professor Reşat Kasaba discusses President Trump's threat to pull out of the Iran nuclear deal, and possible implications, in an interview with KOMO News radio.

Korea expert Professor Don Hellmann, was interviewed by KOMO Radio to discuss the key take-aways from President Trump's 12-day Asia visit. Hellmann said while some advances where made on the economic front, there no concrete agreements on the issue of North Korea.

Henry M. Jackson Professor of International Studies David Bachman discusses President Trump’s visit to China in this interview by KOMO Radio. Bachman said Trump delivered appeasing statements in his public addresses but behind the scenes there were tough talks on trade relations and North Korea. Overall, he added, the visit went well and will result in trade benefits.

Korea Expert Prof. Don Hellmann comments on President Trump's dismissal of possible negotiations talks with North Korea.

Germany expert and Director of the Center for West European Studies, Prof. Sabine Lang, discussed with KOMO Radio the results of the elections in Germany that saw Chancellor Angela Merkel continuing to a fourth term.

Prof. of History and India-Pakistan expert, Anand Yang interviewed by KOMO Radio to discuss comments made by U.S. President Trump accusing Pakistan of assisting the Taliban.

Daniel Bessner, the Anne H. H. and Kenneth B. Pyle Assistant Professor in American Foreign Policy, discusses Russia's decision to order hundreds of U.S. diplomats to leave the country following sanctions passed by the U.S. against Russia.

Israel and Middle East expert, Prof. Joel Migdal, was interviewed by KOMO News radio to discuss U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to Israel. Migdal said that the Israelis were overall pleased by the visit but expressed some anxiety particularly following Trump's meetings with Russian Foreign Minster last week. Reports said that sensitive intelligence information was leaked during those meetings.

Former Congressman and Affiliate Faculty member Jim McDermott discusses President Trump's record low approval ratings nearing the completion of his first 100 days in office.