Gitty M. Amini

Dr. Gitty M. Amini is an Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of La Verne, affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences and the History and Political Science department. She serves as co-Director of the International Studies Institute. Her academic background includes a B.A. (1991) and Ph.D. (2001) from UCLA, and an M.A. from Columbia University (1998). Prior to La Verne, she held roles as a Visiting Assistant Professor at UCLA and a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Monterey Institute of International Studies.

Dr. Amini specializes in international security studies, international relations theory, and game theory, with regional expertise in Middle Eastern and East Asian politics. Her research examines diplomatic strategies, state behavior, and geopolitical dynamics. Notable works include analyses of North Korea/Vietnam relations and Iran's response to economic incentives.

No recent scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided texts. Her teaching focuses on international relations, comparative politics, and research methods. She has advised no listed students, and no lab affiliations are specified.