Alexander de la Paz

Alexander de la Paz is an Assistant Professor of International Security at the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, Boston University. His academic journey includes teaching roles at Columbia University and the City University of New York, alongside a Ph.D. in Political Science from Columbia University. His research focuses on the political and moral psychology of war, international law, and human rights, particularly addressing the ethical challenges of human shields in conflict zones.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Political Science, Columbia University

Research Interests: Dr. de la Paz explores intersections of international ethics, security, and human rights. His work critically examines moral frameworks governing warfare, including the legal and ethical dimensions of human shields. He integrates perspectives from political psychology to analyze how perceptions of conflict shape international policies and humanitarian responses.

Teaching: He instructs courses on International Relations, Laws of War, and International Ethics, emphasizing practical and theoretical engagement with global governance challenges.

Labs/Teams: No specific lab or team affiliations explicitly mentioned in the text.