Julian Blake

Academic Year: 
2003-04
Direction: 
To Yale
Exchange Partners: 
Cambridge University
Research Interest: 
The Political Implications For Islamic Countries In the 2000 Us Security Strategy

Mr. Blake's research focuses on the commitment of the United States to promote democracy and human freedom in the Middle East and North Africa. His research currently focuses on case studies of Egypt and Iran, but he hopes to extend it to cover American democracy at home. Mr. Blake hopes that his time at Yale will provide him with a better understanding of the US political system. He also hopes to continue working with Professor Paul Kennedy, with whom he has worked at Cambridge.