Allison Jean Carnegie

Allison Jean Carnegie is a Professor of Political Science at Columbia University, serving as Director of Graduate Studies and Director of the PaGE Lab. With a joint PhD from Yale University (2014) in political science and economics, her research focuses on international relations, political economy, and global governance.

• Co-authored Secrets in Global Governance (2020) with Austin Carson
• Authored Power Plays (2015) on coercive diplomacy
• Published in top journals including American Political Science Review and Foreign Affairs

Her work examines populism's impact on international institutions, trade dynamics under authoritarian regimes, and the strategic use of secrecy in global governance. Key findings include:

• Information suppression challenges institutional effectiveness
• Populist governments reshape multilateral engagement
• Secrecy can enhance cooperation in sensitive domains

Scientific Awards:

• David A. Lake Award (2019)
• Robert O. Keohane Award (2018)
• Next Horizons Essay Contest Winner (2014)

Current research explores AI governance frameworks, with grants from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and ongoing projects about economic sanctions and geopolitical stability.