Eric Hamilton

Eric Hamilton holds an MA in Security Studies from the School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University and a PhD in Political Science and International Relations from the University of Southern California. His research and teaching interests focus on international relations theory, international security, and US foreign and national security policy. His primary current research explores the origins, manifestations, and consequences of the American national security state and the impact of America’s state structure and decision-making procedures on the country’s foreign policy behavior. Additionally, Eric has published on the impact of resource scarcity on great power security competition, the relationship between domestic institutions and foreign policy, and military operations and counterinsurgency.

Education:

• 2015 Ph.D. Political Science & International Relations, University of Southern California
• 2007 M.A. Security Studies, Georgetown University
• 2004 B.B.A. Economics & Finance, Temple University

Research Areas:

International Relations Theory; Security Studies; US Foreign and National Security Policy; Middle East Politics and Security; Qualitative Research Methods

Courses Taught

• POLSC-UH 4001 Capstone Project
• SOCSC-UH 1310 Foundations of Modern Social Thought
• SRPP-UH 2619 Leadership and Diplomacy
• SRPP-UH 4000 Capstone Seminar
• SRPP-UH 4001 Capstone Project

Academic Positions

• 2021-present Vice Provost, Research Policies & Governance New York University Abu Dhabi
• 2018-present Lecturer, Social Science New York University Abu Dhabi
• 2016-18 Visiting Lecturer, Social Science New York University Abu Dhabi
• 2015-16 Lecturer, Political Science University of Göttingen, Germany