Valerie M. Hudson is a University Distinguished Professor and holds the George H. W. Bush Chair in the Department of International Affairs of the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University, where she directs the Program on Women, Peace, and Security.

Mary Caprioli is professor of political science and director of international studies at the University of Minnesota Duluth.

Rose McDermott is the David and Mariana Fisher University Professor of International Relations at Brown University.

Donna Lee Bowen is professor emerita of political science and Middle East studies at Brigham Young University.