Letter From the Dean

This volume of the Journal of International Affairs offers a compelling entry point into a subject that is timely and important, but also understudied: feminism as a global political force. Women around the world are increasingly serving as drivers of progress through their public service in senior levels of government, and their leadership of non-governmental organizations and grassroots movements. They are also exerting their influence at both local and international levels to shape public policy, uphold women's rights, and drive peaceful resolution in conflict settings.