About
Mark R. Brawley is a Professor of Political Science at McGill University since 1990, specializing in International Political Economy (IPE) with focuses on trade, security, and hegemonic dynamics. His research explores the interplay between domestic politics and international relations, particularly in contexts of power shifts and economic globalization.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Political Science, UCLA (1989)
- M.A. in Political Science, UCLA (1985)
- B.A. in Political Economy, UC Berkeley (1982)
Research Interests:
- International Political Economy (IPE)
- Hegemony and Major Wars
- BRIC Countries and Power Shifts
- Trade Policy and Domestic Politics
- Neoclassical Realism
Recent Work Trends: Recent articles analyze trade policy in early 20th-century U.S. and Britain, structural adjustment in South Africa, and U.S. responses to rising powers like China. His book Political Economy and Grand Strategy (2010) applies neoclassical realism to grand strategy formulation.
Awards and Grants:
- McGill Teaching Excellence Award (2016)
- SSHRC Standard Research Grant (2004–2007)
- FQRSC Team Grant (2004–2006)
Advising and Mentoring: Supervised over 100 graduate and undergraduate students, including doctoral theses on topics like China’s rise, regional security, and structural adjustment. Notable advisees include Vincent Arel-Bundock (now at UdeM) and Nicole Baerg (postdoc at University of Mannheim).
Administrative and Editorial Roles:
- Editorial Board Member, Canadian Journal of Political Science and Politics and Governance
- Former Chair, McGill Political Science Department (2003–2004)
- Co-Director, Institute for European Studies (2008–2009)
Labs/Teams: Active in McGill’s Institute for European Studies and the Security & Defense Forum. Collaborates on projects like the Regional Leadership in the Global System initiative.
