Clint Work

Clint Work is a Ph.D. candidate at the Jackson School of International Studies, University of Washington, and a researcher at the International Crisis Group (ICG) in Seoul. His research focuses on South Korea’s foreign and national security policy, U.S.-Korea relations, and Korean political culture. He holds a B.A. from Boston College and an M.A. from the University of Chicago’s Committee on International Relations.

• Education:
  • B.A. in Philosophy and Political Science, Boston College (2006)
  • M.A. in International Relations, University of Chicago (2013)
  • Ph.D. Candidate, Jackson School of International Studies, University of Washington (2019)

His work examines historical and contemporary dynamics in U.S.-South Korea relations, including the 1970s Carter administration’s withdrawal plans and current alliance challenges. He has authored academic articles and contributed to outlets like Foreign Policy, The Washington Post, and The Diplomat.

Clint has received prestigious fellowships, including the SSI Junior Fellow (2015–2016), George W. Long Fellowship (2014–2015), and Richard B. Wesley Endowment Ph.D. Fellowship (2014–2015). His grants include FLAS fellowships for language study.

His research bridges academic and policy realms, addressing topics such as OPCON debates, moral hazard in alliances, and regional security frameworks. He regularly provides expert commentary on Korean Peninsula issues and U.S. foreign policy in East Asia.