Editors' acknowledgement.

• Author: Dersnah, Megan

This was a year of big changes for the Journal: the largest staff in its history by a significant margin, a new production schedule, and our first full year affiliated with the new Munk School for Global Affairs. The Editors-in-Chief are indebted to the many people that helped implement these changes seamlessly and contributed tireless efforts to bring this Volume together. While we cannot thank everyone directly, please know that your contributions were very much appreciated.

We would like to begin by thanking both our predecessors and successors. Last year's Editors-in-Chief, Aaron Kreaden and Dan Moore were always available to answer our many questions. Likewise, the incoming Editors-in-Chief, Louis Century and Tim Hughes, were gracious and enthusiastic collaborators making the transition an easy one. We have no doubt that Volume 8 is in good hands.

The publication of this Volume would not have been possible without our incredible editorial staff. The Associate Editors devoted a great deal of time to reviewing the submissions, ensuring the accuracy of footnotes, and providing feedback to our authors. Our Managing Editors, Jonathan Bright, Sam Plett and Kate Robertson, and our Production Editor, Todd Brayer provided truly invaluable contributions through their meticulous efforts to ensure that the selected submissions were properly prepared for publication. In addition...