Michael Barnett is University Professor of International Affairs and Political Science at the Elliott School of International Affairs at George Washington University.

Nathan Brown is Professor of Political Science and International Affairs at George Washington University.

Marc Lynch is Professor of Political Science and International Affairs at the Elliott School of International Affairs at George Washington University.

Shibley Telhami is Anwar Sadat Professor for Peace and Development in the Department of Government and Politics at the University of Maryland, College Park.