Alice Ba

Alice Ba is the Emma Smith Morris Professor in the Department of Political Science and International Relations at the University of Delaware's College of Arts & Sciences. A leading scholar on East and Southeast Asian international relations, her research focuses on regionalism, cooperative regime building, and strategic narratives in Asia-Pacific dynamics.

• PhD in Political Science (University of Virginia, 2000)
• Specializes in Southeast Asia-China-US triangular relations
• Former Director of Asian Studies (2009-2014)
• Acting Chair of Department (2023-2024)

Her work examines structural transformations in regional governance, with particular emphasis on ASEAN's evolving role amid China's rise and US strategic shifts. Recent projects analyze strategic narrative construction, regional connectivity projects, and maritime security frameworks.

Awarded two US Fulbright fellowships for research in Beijing and Singapore, Ba's expertise on Southeast Asia's geopolitical dynamics is frequently sought by media outlets for commentary on regional developments. She teaches courses covering Southeast Asian development, Chinese foreign policy, and comparative regionalisms.

• US Fulbright Scholar (Beijing)
• US Fulbright Scholar (Singapore)

Ba's scholarship bridges theoretical frameworks like constructivism with practical regional challenges, maintaining relevance through continuous engagement with contemporary issues in Asia-Pacific governance and security.