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Elizabeth Chalecki is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), College of Arts and Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. in International Relations from the Fletcher School at Tufts University and an M.Sc. in Environmental Geography from the University of Toronto. She is currently a Non-Resident Research Fellow at the Stimson Center and previously served as the Visiting Mellon Scholar for Environmental Studies at Goucher College.
Education:
- Ph.D. in International Relations, Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy, Tufts University
- M.Sc. in Environmental Geography, University of Toronto
Dr. Chalecki's research focuses on the intersection of environmental issues and international security. Her key interests include climate change and security, Arctic geopolitics, environmental terrorism, international environmental policy, science in diplomacy, and even emerging issues like water governance in outer space. She explores how environmental challenges influence foreign policy and national security strategies, particularly in transboundary and global contexts.
Her recent publications reflect a strong thematic focus on environmental security and policy, with works ranging from climate engineering governance to Arctic security implications for the U.S. Her scholarship bridges political science, environmental studies, and security studies, with a consistent emphasis on policy relevance and international cooperation.
Dr. Chalecki is available for consultation on sustainability topics and has extensive professional experience, having worked with the Pacific Institute, Environment Canada, the U.S. Department of Commerce, and the Brookings Institution. She has also taught at Boston College, Boston University, California State University-Hayward, and the Monterey Institute of International Studies.
She teaches courses such as Introduction to Political Science, International Relations, International Organizations, International Environmental Science and Policy, and a Seminar in International Relations Research, contributing significantly to both undergraduate and graduate education.
