International Relations
Researchers in International Relations take a broad, interdisciplinary approach to understanding relationships among sovereign states and the role of non-state actors, including guerrilla organizations, multinational corporations, and civil society organizations operating at the global level.
Scholars in this field examine issues of national and international security and contribute research that informs U.S. foreign policy. They study the impact of international law and organizations, bargaining among nations, the functioning of the international political economy, and the factors underlying human security and political violence.
Research Areas
Faculty research in International Relations covers a range of topics, including:
- Peace and Conflict
- Human Rights
- International Governance
- International Political Economy
- Terrorism and Counterterrorism
- Technology and Governance
- U.S. Foreign Policy
Research Labs and Programs
Law and Conflict Research Lab
The Law and Conflict Research Lab brings together scholars studying the implications of law for armed intrastate and interstate conflict, governance, foreign policy, and peace processes.
Faculty
- Miriam Barnum , Assistant Professor
- Kyle Haynes , Associate Professor
- Tyler Girard , Assistant Professor
- Liana Eustacia Reyes , Assistant Professor
- Keith L. Shimko , Professor
- Melissa Will , Clinical Associate Professor
Degrees and Programs
- Bachelor of Arts (Undergraduate)
- Human Rights Minor (Undergraduate)
- International Securities Certificate (Undergraduate)
- Master of Arts (Graduate)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Graduate)