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Emerson S. Niou is a Professor of Political Science at Duke University's Trinity College of Arts & Sciences since 2002, with prior roles including Associate Professor (1994–2002) and Acting Director of Asian & Middle Eastern Studies (1995–1996). He holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Texas at Austin (1987). His research focuses on international relations, game theory applications to political strategy, and the political dynamics of China and Taiwan. Notable works include Strategy and Politics: An Introduction to Game Theory (2015) and studies on alliance formation, electoral behavior, and cross-strait security.
His grants include leadership on projects like the 'Enhancement of Taiwan Studies in the United States' (2014) and 'Taiwanese Public Opinion and Security Stability in the Taiwan Strait' (2006–2007). Awards include multiple research grants from the National Chiang Ching-Kuo Foundation and the Josiah Charles Trent Memorial Foundation.
Teaching responsibilities span courses on self-governance, games and politics, and social choice theory. Recent courses include POLSCI 332 (Games and Politics) and POLSCI 333S (Democracy and Social Choice).
- Key Research Areas: Alliance strategies, electoral competitiveness, cross-strait relations, and democratic transitions.
- Recent Grants: Focused on Taiwan studies, Chinese local governance, and international security dynamics.
- Professional Activities: Organized conferences on China studies methodologies and cross-strait policy dialogues.
