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David Austin Lindsey serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences, Baruch College, City University of New York. His academic career integrates rigorous quantitative methodology with deep analysis of diplomatic processes and international conflict dynamics.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Political Science, University of California, San Diego
- B.S. in Foreign Service, Georgetown University
Lindsey's research fundamentally examines how diplomatic agents establish trust and navigate bureaucratic structures in international relations. His work spans historical naval conflicts to contemporary visa issuance practices, consistently applying game-theoretic and quantitative approaches to uncover micro-foundations of state behavior. Key contributions include demonstrating how willful ignorance functions as a strategic tool in coercion and how delegation shapes diplomatic credibility.
His publication trajectory reveals increasing methodological sophistication and conceptual innovation, moving from theoretical explorations of private information in conflict to empirical analyses of real-world diplomatic practices. Recent work demonstrates particular focus on bureaucratic decision-making within foreign services and the strategic implications of diplomatic representation.
Scientific Awards:
- Henry Wasser Award for Outstanding Research (CUNY Academy, 2024)
- Teaching Assistant Excellence Award (University of California, San Diego, 2015)
- Comprehensive Exams passed with Distinction (University of California, San Diego, 2013)
Lindsey actively mentors doctoral candidates at the CUNY Graduate Center while securing competitive research funding. His PSC-CUNY grants support innovative projects examining diplomatic influence mechanisms, presidential attention bottlenecks, and the strategic dynamics of secret negotiations. These projects involve collaborative work with senior scholars and emerging researchers across multiple CUNY campuses.
Through leadership in the Faculty Research Workshop Committee and service on departmental executive committees, Lindsey fosters interdisciplinary research communities focused on advancing methodological rigor in political science.
