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Anthony C. Lopez is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at Washington State University (WSU) Vancouver, affiliated with the School of Politics, Philosophy, and Public Affairs (PPPA). He holds a Ph.D. from Brown University, an M.A. from the University of Denver’s Korbel School, and a B.A. from Pitzer College. His research integrates evolutionary psychology, political theory, and conflict studies to explore the origins and dynamics of warfare, focusing on topics like offense-defense theory, leader-follower psychology, and trauma’s role in radicalization.
- Teaches courses on International Relations, Political Science Research Methods, U.S. Foreign Policy, and the Psychology of War.
- Research areas include inter-group violence, deterrence, and the cognitive evolution of moral arguments in warfare.
- Conducts fieldwork on collective violence in digital spaces and evolutionary adaptations to conflict.
Education History:
- Ph.D. in Political Science, Brown University
- M.A. in Global Finance, Trade & Economic Integration, University of Denver
- B.A. in Political Science, Pitzer College
Research Interests:
- Evolutionary foundations of warfare
- Psychology of revenge and deterrence
- Gray zone warfare and hybrid conflicts
- Leader manipulation in mobilizing groups
Recent work examines trauma’s link to extremist violence and the cognitive mechanisms enabling collective action in warfare. His publications bridge evolutionary science with political theory, offering interdisciplinary insights into conflict dynamics.
