Dr. George Varughese is Associate Professor and Director of the Institute of Global Development at the University of New South Wales. He has a particular interest in development and humanitarian assistance in conflict-affected and transitional contexts. His practice spans 25 years of long-term engagements in Nepal and Afghanistan, as well as work across the Indo Pacific region. Before joining UNSW, he held the Kabul-based positions of Principal Advisor to the Deputy Special Representative and Chief of Service – Sustainable Development, United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan. He holds a Joint Ph.D. in Public Policy from Indiana University, Bloomington.