1. Research Areas

International Relations

Our faculty have expertise in the politics of conflict and conflict management, global market governance, regional and global hierarchies, and international cooperation.

International Relations Faculty

Daniel Arnon

Assistant Professor

  • International relations
  • Conflict and contention
  • Human rights
danielarnon@arizona.edu
Social Sciences 133
Alex Braithwaite

Alex Braithwaite

Melody S. Robidoux Foundation Fund Professor

Associate Director of SGPP

  • International relations
  • Refugees and forced migration
  • Violent and nonviolent conflict
abraith@arizona.edu
Social Sciences 314C
Jessica Maves Braithwaite

Jessica Maves Braithwaite

Associate Professor

Director of PhD Program

  • International relations
  • Violent and nonviolent conflict
  • Human rights and repression
jbraith@arizona.edu
Social Sciences 343
Jeff Kucik

Jeff Kucik

Associate Professor

Director of Undergraduate Studies

  • International relations
  • Global trade and investment
  • International organizations
jkucik@arizona.edu
Social Sciences 439A

Kirssa Cline Ryckman

Assistant Professor

Director of Undergraduate Studies

  • International relations
  • Violent and nonviolent conflict
  • Civilians in conflict
klcline@arizona.edu
Social Sciences 335
Thomas Volgy

Thomas Volgy

Professor

  • International politics
  • Status considerations
  • Comparative regional analysis
volgy@arizona.edu
Social Sciences 330