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Brian McKercher is a Professor of International History at the University of Victoria, specializing in 19th- and 20th-century British and American foreign policy. He holds the editorship of Diplomacy & Statecraft and serves as general editor for multiple academic series on diplomatic history.
Research interests center on Anglo-American relations, Great Power diplomacy, military strategy, and Cold War politics. His work analyzes strategic decision-making, alliance dynamics, and the evolution of the 'Special Relationship' between Britain and the US.
Publications include monographs like Transition of Power and edited volumes such as The Routledge Handbook of Diplomacy and Statecraft. Recent articles examine interwar appeasement, treaty negotiations, and imperial defense. Research trends emphasize archival analysis of foreign policy formulation during crises.
Awards:
- IEEE Millennium Medal
Advising and grants include supervision of graduate research on military history. Teaching covers courses like 'War and Society in Canada' and 'Genesis of War'.
Affiliations include the International History Review editorial board and leadership roles in historical associations.
