Dr. Austin Carson

Associate Professor

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Biography

Austin Carson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Chicago, where he also serves as the Director of the Committee on International Relations. His research focuses on the role of secrecy and intelligence in international relations theory, international conflict, and global governance. Carson is the author of 'Secret Wars: Covert Conflict in International Politics' (Princeton University Press, 2018) and 'Secrets of Global Governance: Disclosure Dilemmas Challenge International Cooperation' (Cambridge University Press, 2020), co-authored with Allison Carnegie. His work has been published in prestigious journals such as International Organization, American Journal of Political Science, and Security Studies. Throughout his career, he has received numerous accolades, including the Lepgold Prize for his book, the Robert O. Keohane Award, and the ISA’s Security Article Award. He earned his Ph.D. from Ohio State University in 2013.

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IELTS
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Overall
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Department of Philosophy