Dear Colleagues:
As newly confirmed Chair of The International Political Science Association’s Research Committee RC-41 (Geopolitics), I am writing not only to introduce myself but to address each of you associated with this Committee in some capacity in the past, whether as a formal member or participant in one of its sponsored workshops. 
Pledged to help build upon the longstanding efforts by Professor Robert Lieber almost single-handedly at sustaining the activities of IPSA’s RC-41, I want begin by expressing our sincere individual and collective thanks to him. 
Looking to the future, clearly, there are many ideas for prospective activities within this domain of Geopolitics – and I certainly welcome any and all suggestions. Beyond generating ideas, however, I am asking each of you to renew your personal commitment and involvement in RC-41.
If we are to revitalize RC-41 and to undertake any new programs it seems to me that the most pressing need at the moment is to deepen the ranks of our membership though a determined, energetic recruitment campaign. I therefore urge you to approach known colleagues, overseas research collaborators and advanced graduate students who might have a professional interest in registering as members of RC-41. Please provide them with my E-Mail address (aklieman@gmail.com), and ask they write me directly with their particulars.
If each of us undertakes this fairly simple step and stimulates even 5-10 people to commit we stand to multiply our membership by several fold. For this purpose, I am attaching a brief description of RC-41’s terms of reference.

I look forward to hearing from you in response to my letter. Also, to working with you more closely in the future, and to meeting you personally. 

Sincerely, 
Professor Aharon Klieman