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Kelly M. McFarland

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Kelly McFarland is a diplomatic historian and the Director of Programs and Research at Georgetown University's Institute for the Study of Diplomacy. He researches, writes, and teaches on issues related to diplomatic history, the Middle East, and history's influence on foreign affairs, among other topics. He spent seven years at the U.S. Department of State prior to joining Georgetown.

More from Kelly M. McFarland

U.S. Foreign Policy

December 20, 2019

Why It’s Important That Cities Are Becoming Major Players in International Affairs

Increasing inaction at the national level means that cities are playing larger role in internatioanal affairs than ever before.

by Kelly M. McFarland

U.S. Foreign Policy

December 10, 2019

NATO Escaped Another Leaders Meeting Without Too Much Trump-Induced Damage

President Trump and his “bull in a China shop” approach took center stage at a NATO leaders’ conference last week, […]

by Kelly M. McFarland

U.S. Foreign Policy

December 6, 2019

Diplomacy is Under Attack Just When We Need It Most

American diplomacy currently finds itself in a precarious position. It has had difficult moments throughout history, but diplomats’ congressional testimonies […]

by Kelly M. McFarland