Dr. Robert Barrett has joined the Institute of World Affairs (IWA) as “Senior Associate in Strategy, Culture, and Behavior.” Barrett is the author of the bestselling book, HARDWIRED: How Our Instincts to Be Healthy are Making Us Sick (with co-author, Dr. Louis Hugo Francescutti). He holds a PhD in conflict analysis and strategic studies. Dr. Barrett has received numerous awards for his work on human behavior. His many appearances on radio and television have covered a broad range of topics from terrorist recruitment to astronaut crew conflict on future Mars missions. Rob’s work in group behavior is also backed by an impressive track record as a human-factors expert and his extensive aviation experience. IWA President, Hrach Gregorian, noted “the Institute of World Affairs has long been aware of Rob Barrett’s impactful work, particularly in evolution and neuroscience as they pertain to war and peace. We are fortunate to attract talent of this caliber to help us build programs to navigate uncertainty in complex, high-stress environments.”
