Max Gallop

Max Gallop is a Senior Lecturer in Politics at the University of Strathclyde and a core member of StrathCyber. He earned his PhD from Duke University in 2015, focusing on rationalist explanations for war and theoretical underpinnings of international relations (IR) theory. His research bridges theoretical models with empirical analysis, specializing in interstate conflict, bargaining dynamics, and network theory in complex strategic environments.

• Doctor of Philosophy (Duke University, 2015)

Gallop's work applies the Empirical Implications of Theoretical Models (EITM) approach to questions of international conflict and cooperation. Recent publications examine:

• Spatial dynamics of election violence and repression
• Network competition in civil conflicts
• Methodological innovations in state preference estimation

His research contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to education and peacebuilding. Awards include the British Journal of Politics and International Relations Best Paper Award (2021). He is currently accepting PhD students and collaborates on cybersecurity policy projects.