Dr. Geoffrey Wallace

Biography

Geoffrey P.R. Wallace is a Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Washington, where he has been a faculty member since completing his Ph.D. in Government from Cornell University in 2010. His academic background also includes a Master’s degree in Government from Cornell University and a Master’s in International Relations from the University of Toronto. Prior to his appointment at UW, he taught at Rutgers University and was a visiting fellow at the Niehaus Center for Globalization and Governance at Princeton University during 2013-2014. Professor Wallace's research primarily focuses on international security and international law, particularly the effectiveness of international institutions in relation to public opinion and foreign policy. He is the author of the book 'Life and Death in Captivity: Abuse of Prisoners of War,' published by Cornell University Press in 2015, and his work has been featured in prestigious journals such as the American Journal of Political Science and International Organization. His research has received funding from the National Science Foundation and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. Currently, he is engaged in a book project examining domestic sources that impact the operation of international law, alongside teaching courses on international law and political violence.

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