Alexander TJ Lennon, Ph.D., Editor in Chief
Alexander T. J. Lennon is the editor-in-chief of The Washington Quarterly, focusing on global strategic trends and their public policy implications, hosted at The Elliott School of International Affairs at George Washington University, where he also teaches US Grand Strategy. Lennon focuses on the foreign and security policies and grand strategies of contemporary major powers—especially the United States and China—as well as global nuclear strategy, particularly nonproliferation and deterrence. He has completed projects on the future of democracy promotion in US grand strategy, the national security implications of global climate change, and the regional risks of proliferation from Iran and North Korea. He previously served at the U.S. Department of State, focusing on Middle East affairs. Lennon has edited or coedited seven books, published numerous articles and op-eds, and has been interviewed frequently by the media. He is a life member of the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) and the Council for Security Cooperation in the Asia-Pacific (CSCAP). Lennon holds a Ph.D. from the University of Maryland, where his dissertation was on the role of track-two networks in U.S. nonproliferation policy, an M.A. in national security studies from Georgetown University, and an A.B. cum laude from Harvard University, where he was the national policy debate (NDT) champion. He also volunteers as a Founding Board member of the Washington Urban Debate League (WUDL), using competitive policy debate to make transformative opportunities available for public school students throughout the DC area.
Rebecca Rottenberg, Associate Editor
Rebecca Rottenberg holds a BA in Political Science with a minor in Global Health from UCLA. She has done previous editorial, research, and communications work with Crooked Media and the Council on Foreign Relations. Her research interests include inclusive development, global food systems policy, and democratic governance.
Former Staff:
Cleo Li-Schwartz
Cleo Li-Schwartz served as associate editor from November 2021 to September 2024. She is now pursuing a Master of Philosophy at the University of Cambridge.
