AI & Democracy Nexus

In collaboration with Carnegie California, the West Coast program and office of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, my research explores the intersections of AI & Democracy, creating a taxonomy for research and capturing emerging issues (with Carnegie Endowment for International Peace).

Building Coalitions for Peace: Lessons from SE Asia

Documenting strategies for peace processes, with a focus on lessons from women's participation in peace efforts in the Philippines and Indonesia. Based on field research, this project is documenting lessons about what works to build coalitions for effective influence towards peace (with GIWPS, with support from Sasakawa Peace Foundation)

Expanding Interdisicplinarity Research

Policy thrives when multiple disciplinary perspectives inform decisions and strategies. Building on past work evaluating programs to expand the use of science and technology in U.S. development practice, this strand of my research explores evidence on how to expand interdisciplinary collaborations in various spaces. With the support of Open Philanthropy, I am building a living literature review on interdisciplinary research, called "Bridging Boundaries."

Merging Development & Diplomacy

Building on my book project on mergers of development and diplomatic agencies in the UK, Australia, Canada, and more, my research explores what it means to blend development and diplomacy. In what ways can the practices intersect and mutually benefit, including in the realm of enhancing security outcomes? In what ways are they necessarily distinct? What lessons on best practices for integrating development and diplomacy can inform current efforts towards reform in the United States? (Book)

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I also have a sub-stream of work focused on the anti-corruption & peace nexus in Arab states (in partnership with UNDP's ACIAC).

Research-Policy Nexus

Work is growing to better capture and use evidence in foreign policy decision-making. But barriers between academia and practice can make translating evidence and making it usable in fast-moving policy contexts challenging. This stand of my work, in collaboration with Bridging the Gap and American University's RIPIL program, explores good practices for bridging these barriers. This includes a project developing a training for researchers on good practices for "co-creation." (with BTG-RIPIL)

Teaching

While I love research and policy, I am dedicated to teaching. 

Currently, I am completing teaching two courses in International Relations at Stanford University, and open to additional teaching opportunities.

My current courses include:

INTNLREL 191 Research Capstone in International Relations

INTNLREL 140B Navigating New Frontiers in International Law

Get in touch if you'd like to review syllabi.

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Recent reviews from Stanford 140B​

• "I would recommend this course for anyone interested in international law and how it can be updated for the modern age and to address modern issues (such as those related to technology)."

• "This was my favorite class of the year and I am not an IR major. I thought it was so interesting and the readings were actually enjoyable. The class was small so you have to come prepared for class but the Doctor George is an incredible teacher and really helps you understand the topic. I recommend this course to anyone interested at all."

• "Take it if you are interested in international law! Professor George is amazing and really loves what she teaches."

• "Amazing course! Professor George is knowledgable and amazing at what she does! Every week I was looking forward to her class" 

• "Professor George is extremely sweet. Very inspiring class. Gained a lot from it. 100% recommend"

• "Great class to get a comprehensive understanding of regulation debates around AI and other technologies. Dr. George is amazing and was always there to help if you needed guidance on issue papers or the final research presentation."