Alexander D. Barder

Alexander D. Barder is a Professor in the Department of Politics and International Relations at Florida International University's Steven J. Green School of International & Public Affairs. His research focuses on international relations theory, historical sociology, and postcolonial studies with expertise in global hierarchies and imperial governance.

Education

• PhD in Political Science, Johns Hopkins University (2012)
• MA in International Studies, Florida International University (2005)
• BA in Mathematics, Florida International University (2003)

His scholarship critically examines the intersections of power, violence, and global order through historical and theoretical lenses, with recent work exploring racial dimensions of international conflicts and systemic crises.

Dr. Barder's publications demonstrate sustained engagement with critical international relations, examining themes of imperialism, genocide, and neoliberalism across historical contexts. His forthcoming book addresses racial conflicts within global historical frameworks.