Darrell Carter

Darrell Carter is a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at Purdue University. He focuses on international organizations, international political economy, and East Asian politics, while also teaching courses on U.S. government, foreign policy, intelligence agencies, and terrorism. Dr. Carter holds a PhD from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, an MA from Iowa State University, and a BA from UCLA.

His research explores institutional design of international organizations, student stress and academic misconduct, and China's geopolitical strategies. He previously served as an intelligence analyst in the U.S. Marine Corps and administers APSA's Civic Engagement Section as Communications Director.

Education:

• PhD in Political Science, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
• MA in Political Science, Iowa State University
• BA in Political Science, University of California, Los Angeles

Research highlights include analyzing China’s YouTube information operations and the historical impacts of political violence. He prioritizes student engagement and has organized workshops on arms control and Middle East security during his UCLA tenure.