DU Alumnus Receives 查塔姆研究所奖
Mohammad Javad Zarif honored for his contribution to the improvement of international relations
University of Denver alumnus Mohammad Javad Zarif, Iran’s minister of foreign affairs, 本周收到 查塔姆研究所奖 for his role in leading a two-year effort to secure a historic accord to limit Iran’s nuclear ability. 扎里夫与美国总统奥巴马分享了这一奖项.S. 国务卿约翰·克里.
Zarif earned both his MA 和 PhD in international studies from DU’s Graduate School of International Studies (now the Josef Korbel School) in 1984 和 1988, 分别.
The prestigious 查塔姆研究所奖 is presented annually to the person, persons or organization deemed by members of the Royal Institute of International Affairs to have made the most significant contribution to the improvement of international relations in the previous year.
“It is entirely appropriate that Minister Zarif 和 Secretary Kerry receive this award,克里斯托弗·R说。. 希尔,学院院长 Josef Korbel School of International Studies 和前美国大学.S. 驻伊拉克大使. “They led the way in crafting the most important multilateral action in decades. This award recognizes a historic diplomatic resolution to reduce tension on a specific critical issue, 伊朗的核项目, which contributes to international peace 和 security.”