Anat Niv-Solomon

Anat Niv-Solomon is an Associate Professor specializing in foreign policy decision-making, security, negotiations and mediation, and human rights politics within the Department of Political Science and Global Affairs. Her scholarly contributions include monographs and articles addressing international cooperation dynamics, conflict resolution, and pedagogical innovations in global affairs education.

• PhD (2008), MA (2004) in Political Science from University of Connecticut
• B.A. (2001) in Political Science from University of New Haven

Research focuses on:

• Prospect theory applications to conflict analysis
• US presidential mediation in international disputes
• Experimental simulations of global negotiations
• Intersection of gender and negotiation outcomes

Recent publications examine:

• Mediation cycles in protracted conflicts
• Cognitive biases in foreign policy decisions
• Cooperation dynamics in international negotiations

Professional engagements include:

• Governing Council Member, ISA-Northeast Region (2009-present)
• Peer reviewer for major journals and publishers
• CFR Model Diplomacy advisory role