Michael E. Brown, director of the Center for Peace and Security Studies at Georgetown University, will become dean of the Elliott School of International Affairs on August 1. He succeeds Dean Harry Harding, who has led the Elliott School for the last decade.

"The Elliott School is one of GW’s shining stars, and the selection of Michael Brown as dean will augment its international reputation," President Trachtenberg said. "His background in security policy studies and leadership qualities will guide the world-renowned faculty and programs of the Elliott School to even brighter horizons."

Brown has an exceptionally broad background in international affairs, which complements the wide-ranging and interdisciplinary programs of the Elliott School. An expert on international security, Brown won the Edgar Furniss Book Award, one of the most prestigious book awards in the security studies field, for his first book, Flying Blind: The Politics of the U.S. Strategic Bomber Program.