About
Frederic Pearson is a Professor of Political Science at Wayne State University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and former director of the Center for Peace and Conflict Studies. A native Detroit resident, he holds a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan and a B.A. from Oakland University. His research focuses on international military intervention, arms trade dynamics, and conflict resolution strategies in civil and international disputes. Pearson has authored/co-authored six books, including Arab Approaches to Conflict Resolution (2014) and Civil Wars: Internal Struggles, Global Consequences (2009).
His work emphasizes the role of international organizations and networks in peacemaking, as well as the economic and cultural dimensions of conflict. Notable contributions include studies on mediator effectiveness in civil wars, arms trade economics, and reconciliation processes in ethnopolitical disputes. Pearson has held prestigious roles such as Senior Fulbright Research Professor in the UK and Netherlands, and has advised U.S. national security commissions. He has also engaged in global outreach, including workshops for Palestinian-Israeli professionals and educational programs for Middle Eastern students.
Awarded the Gershenson Distinguished Research Professor title and Graduate Mentor of the Year at Wayne State, Pearson's teaching spans courses on world politics, globalization, and civil conflict processes. He has directed community initiatives addressing ethnic and immigrant relations and led international educational delegations to Japan and the former Soviet Union.
- Education:
- Ph.D. and M.A., University of Michigan
- B.A., Oakland University
Scientific Achievements:
- Twice Senior Fulbright Scholar (UK and Netherlands)
- Recipient of Wayne State's Gershenson Scholar and Graduate Mentor Awards
- Co-published over 30 articles in journals like Journal of Peace Research and Terrorism and Political Violence
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