An accomplished professor, David Dessler taught international relations for nearly 30 years at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia. Holding a PhD in international studies from Johns Hopkins University, David Dessler achieved full tenure and served as faculty assembly president before retiring from the College of William and Mary.
In January, The College of William and Mary announced the launch of its International Justice Lab (IJL). Part of William and Mary’s Global Research Institute, the IJL unites faculty and students nationwide to collaborate on research in the areas of human rights, transitional justice, and international law and courts. The goal of the program is to produce high-quality, relevant social science research to inform policymakers, practitioners, and civil society advocates.
