Hakseon Lee

Hakseon Lee is a Professor of Political Science at James Madison University (JMU), affiliated with the Department of Political Science. His research focuses on the political implications of economic inequality, international relations, and international political economy. He holds a B.A. in German Literature and International Relations, an M.A. in International Relations from Seoul National University, and a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

• B.A. German Literature & International Relations, Seoul National University
• B.A. International Relations, Seoul National University
• M.A. International Relations, Seoul National University
• Ph.D. Political Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

His research has been published in journals such as Foreign Policy Analysis, Social Science Journal, International Trade Journal, Journal of Transnational Management, Transnational Corporations Review, and World Affairs. He teaches courses on international relations, international political economy, research methods, and the senior seminar for international affairs.

Award highlights include the 2013 Provost Award for Excellence in Academic Advising and a 2016 finalist for the Carl Harter Distinguished Teaching Award. His work bridges theoretical and applied aspects of global political economy, emphasizing how economic disparities shape policy and political outcomes.