After twelve years of service in the Graduate Program in International Affairs, Professor David Gold will retire at the end of this academic school year. Gold taught Advanced Topics in International Affairs: Sources of Conflict, Comparative Development Experience, Conflict and Development. He is a Fellow of Economists for Peace and Security, an Associate Editor of The EPS Journal, and a member of the Security Policy Working Group. He is a co-founder and co-chair of the New School Study Group on the Economics of Security. Last week David was honored at a retirement party for his role at The New School as a teacher, mentor, colleague and friend. Many New School faculty and staff attended the event to pay tribute to the important work David has done on topics such as the economic aspects of terrorism, the globalization of military production, and the political and economic determinants of military spending in the United States. Milano and The New School wish David a wonderful and happy retirement and we thank you for your service!