معرفی
Heather Elko is an Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Political Science at the University of California - Davis. She holds a PhD from the University of Pittsburgh and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Princeton University’s Niehaus Center for Globalization and Governance. Her research focuses on international negotiations, exploring why and how states choose diplomacy over coercion, strategic bargaining approaches, and the conditions enabling cooperative agreements. Key areas include civil conflict resolution, human rights treaty negotiations, trade policy, and multilateral diplomacy.
Her work emphasizes contextual factors influencing negotiation success, such as state capabilities, institutional frameworks, and political agendas. Elko has authored textbooks including Essentials of International Relations and contributed to debates on arms exports, international reputation, and EU decision-making processes. Her research bridges theoretical analysis with practical case studies across diverse geopolitical contexts.
- Education:
- PhD in Political Science, University of Pittsburgh
- Postdoctoral Research, Princeton University (Niehaus Center)
- Labs/Teams: Active in the UCD Dublin European Institute and collaborates on global governance research initiatives.
Her articles examine topics such as external interventions in civil conflicts, reservation practices in human rights treaties, and trade policy framing. While no formal grants or awards are listed, her extensive publication record reflects sustained academic impact in international relations theory and practice.
