Mark Nance

Mark Nance is an Associate Professor of Political Science and Director of the Master of International Studies program at NC State University’s School of Public and International Affairs. He holds a Ph.D. in International Relations and Comparative Politics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His research focuses on global governance mechanisms in the political economy, particularly the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and anti-money laundering regimes. He has conducted fieldwork in multiple countries and engages with international organizations on financial regulation and illicit economies.

Education: Ph.D. in International Relations and Comparative Politics, University of Wisconsin-Madison. Specializes in global governance, international political economy, European politics, and maritime piracy.

Research interests include formal/informal global governance structures, illicit financial flows, and North-South financial relations. Recent work explores FATF’s blacklist mechanisms and de-risking practices in banking.

Awards: Former Fulbright Scholar. Active in teaching courses on international political economy, European politics, and social science research methods.

Professional engagements include directing the Master of International Studies program and advising on global financial policy initiatives. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical policy analysis, emphasizing experimentalist governance models.