Teaching

I teach undergraduate and graduate courses in international relations, civil wars, and political violence. If you are a current or prospective student and would like access to syllabi or other materials, please feel free to email me.

Current & recent courses

• POLI 4040 – Scientific Study of Civil Wars
  Upper-division course on the life cycle of civil wars, including onset, duration, severity, termination, and recurrence.

• POLI 2057 - Introduction to International Relations
  Large-lecture introduction to core theories of international politics, with an emphasis on war, cooperation, and international institutions.

Teaching materials

• Syllabi and selected assignments will be posted here as they become available.
• I frequently incorporate simulations, games, and data-driven exercises into my classes.