Dr. Nazli Choucri

Professor

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Biography

Nazli Choucri is a Professor of Political Science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and a Senior Faculty at the Center for International Studies (CIS). Her work is primarily focused on the intersection of international relations and cyberpolitics, particularly the emergent dynamics in 21st-century politics across traditional geopolitical arenas, the natural environment, and cyberspace. As an author and editor of twelve books, including 'Cyberpolitics in International Relations' (2012) and 'The Cyber Age: Co-Evolution and Dilemma' (2019), her contributions have significantly shaped the discourse on cybersecurity and global governance. Choucri's research emphasizes the sources and consequences of international conflict, with a focus on how cyberspace alters traditional paradigms of power and security. She has established initiatives like CyberWorld@MIT and leads projects exploring cyber-inclusive perspectives in international relations. Her work has garnered recognition, including being elected a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Throughout her career, she has collaborated with prominent scholars to develop theories on international relations, and she continues to advocate for sustainability through the Global System for Sustainable Development (GSSD).

Research Interests

Courses

Sustainable Development: Theory and Policy Seminar on Middle East Politics Globalization, Migration, and International Relations Advances in International Relations Theory Contending Paradigms in International Political Economy International Relations Theory in the Cyber Age Cyber Politics and International Relations Political Economy of Technology in the Middle East Technology, Policy, and Sustainability in the Middle East