Keith A. Preble

Keith A. Preble is a Teaching Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at East Carolina University (ECU), beginning Fall 2025. He holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from the Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy at the University at Albany, State University of New York, awarded in December 2021.

His research lies at the intersection of international relations and comparative politics, with a focus on economic statecraft, economic sanctions, trade networks, and economic security. He also investigates terrorism and proliferation financing, with regional expertise in Europe, the European Union, North Korea, and Southeast Asia. He employs social network analysis and data visualization tools such as Flourish to analyze complex international economic interactions.

The publication trends in his work highlight a sustained focus on the effectiveness and evasion of economic sanctions. His research combines theoretical frameworks like weaponized interdependence with empirical analysis of global trade data (e.g., UN Comtrade), revealing how pariah states adapt and sustain trade under sanctions regimes.

Keith A. Preble has authored or co-authored significant scholarly contributions in the field, including a published book and a completed manuscript for an upcoming publication.

He has not yet been mentioned as having advised any students or received scientific awards. No information is available about grants, labs, or research teams he leads.