Mikulas Fabry

Mikulas Fabry is an Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies at the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs, Georgia Institute of Technology. His research focuses on international norms governing statehood, government legitimacy, and territorial borders. Fabry holds a BA from the University of Toronto, and MA and PhD in Political Science from the University of British Columbia. He has authored influential works like Recognizing States (2010) and Secession and State Creation (2022), and his current project examines the norm of territorial integrity in international relations. Prior roles include a Woodrow Wilson Fellowship (2011-2012) and teaching at Smith College and Colorado College.

His expertise spans international law, self-determination, and secession, with notable analyses of the Ukrainian crisis and Kosovo/South Ossetia recognition disputes. Fabry teaches courses on international law, ethics in global affairs, human rights, and U.S. foreign policy, reflecting his commitment to undergraduate education. Awards include the Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship.

Research trends in his articles emphasize historical analysis of state recognition norms, legal clashes in modern conflicts, and theoretical debates over sovereignty. His work bridges historical case studies (e.g., Balkan Wars) with contemporary issues like Taiwan's status and the evolution of self-determination rights.

• Awards: Woodrow Wilson Fellowship, Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship
• Grants: Not explicitly listed, but his research has been supported through fellowships
• Labs/Teams: Engaged in collaborative research on international norms through conferences and edited volumes