July 1, 2021
On July 1, 2021, Professor Timothy J. Colton became the new Chair of the Harvard Academy for International and Area Studies. Professor Colton is the Morris and Anna Feldberg Professor of Government and Russian Studies in the Department of Government at Harvard University. He has served as a Senior Scholar since AY1993–1994 and served as Interim Chair in AY2015–2016 and in Spring 2018. Welcome Professor Colton to your new role as Chair.