Dr. Tyler Jost

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Tyler Jost is an Assistant Professor of Political Science and International & Public Affairs at the Watson Institute, focusing on China Studies. His research explores national security decision-making, bureaucratic politics, and Chinese foreign policy. Jost's ongoing book project investigates domestic institutions that influence the coordination of national security policy, specifically examining the U.S. National Security Council. He holds a Ph.D. from the Department of Government at Harvard University and has completed postdoctoral fellowships at the International Security Program of the Kennedy School of Government and the China World Program at Columbia University. His research has received support from notable organizations such as the Smith Richardson Foundation and the U.S. Institute of Peace, and he has been affiliated with the Fairbank Center for Chinese Studies. Jost teaches courses on various aspects of diplomacy, crisis management, and international security.

Research Interests

Courses

IAPA 1804 - Diplomacy, Crisis, War Modern Era IAPA 1804I - National Security Decision Making POLS 1350 - Chinese Foreign Policy POLS 1824T - Foreign Policy People's Republic China POLS 1824T - US-China Relations POLS 2265 - International Security

Requirements for Brown University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Economics or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Economics