J. Luis Rodriguez

J. Luis Rodriguez is an Assistant Professor of International Security and Law at the Schar School of Policy and Government, George Mason University. He is also an affiliate scholar at Stanford University’s Center for International Security and Cooperation (CISAC), reflecting his active engagement in high-level research on global security and governance issues.

Education:

• PhD in Political Science, Johns Hopkins University
• MA in Political Science, Johns Hopkins University
• BA in International Relations, El Colegio de México

His research focuses on the role of the Global South in shaping international orders, particularly in the realms of international security, law, and global governance. He investigates how marginalized states navigate power asymmetries in nuclear diplomacy, humanitarian interventions, and emerging technology regulation. Using qualitative methodologies, he highlights strategies of resistance, norm entrepreneurship, and institutional reform led by Global South actors.

The 15 most recent articles reflect a strong thematic consistency: the agency of developing nations in global institutions. Keywords include international security, law, and governance, while subfields span nuclear disarmament, cyber norms, humanitarian law, and equity in technology policy. His work appears in top journals such as International Affairs, Cambridge Review of International Affairs, and Third World Quarterly, as well as public-facing platforms like The Washington Post and Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists.

Although no formal scientific awards are listed, his publications and affiliations with leading institutions underscore significant scholarly impact.

Rodriguez brings practical policy experience from his prior role as a junior advisor to the Mexican Vice-Minister for Latin American Affairs. While no students or grants are explicitly mentioned, his research agenda suggests active mentorship and potential funding from security and governance-focused programs. He contributes to public discourse through commentary in War on the Rocks and NACLA, bridging academic and policy audiences.

He is affiliated with research teams at both George Mason and Stanford, particularly in projects related to international security cooperation and emerging technologies governance. These affiliations position him at the intersection of academic rigor and real-world policy impact.