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Jamie Martin is an Assistant Professor jointly appointed in the Walsh School of Foreign Service and the Department of History at Georgetown University. His academic work sits at the intersection of international history, political economy, and the history of global capitalism.
- Affiliation: Walsh School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University
- Department: Department of History
- Research Focus: History of capitalism, modern Europe, international order, and global economic governance
His research delves into the historical roots of contemporary global systems, particularly examining how international economic governance emerged in the aftermath of the First World War. He investigates how political conflicts shaped early attempts to regulate global capitalism, especially through institutions tied to the League of Nations and imperial frameworks. His work highlights the entanglement of colonialism, war, and financial control in shaping the modern global order.
The themes across his recent publications reveal a consistent focus on the development of emergency economic powers, capital controls, refugee governance, and the role of technocratic elites in constructing international systems. His writings span subfields such as interwar financial regulation, colonial economic policy, biopolitics in international organizations, and the ideological foundations of liberal internationalism. These works reflect a deep engagement with both archival scholarship and public intellectual discourse.
Jamie Martin's public-facing writings have appeared in London Review of Books, The Nation, and Bookforum, where he critically examines the historical underpinnings of current political and economic challenges. His forthcoming book, Governing Global Capitalism in the Era of Total War, under contract with Harvard University Press, promises to be a significant contribution to the field.
While no formal scientific awards or fellowships are listed in the text, his postdoctoral research fellowship at the University of Sydney underscores his scholarly recognition. He is actively engaged in advancing historical understanding of global governance and its discontents.
He advises graduate students in history and international affairs, though specific names are not provided. His research has likely been supported by academic grants related to international history and political economy, given the scope and depth of his projects. Jamie Martin is a core member of Georgetown’s intellectual community focused on global historical processes and the evolution of international institutions.
He is associated with research initiatives and seminars at the Walsh School of Foreign Service that explore the historical dimensions of foreign policy, global inequality, and economic statecraft. These forums foster interdisciplinary dialogue on the legacies of empire, war, and financialization in shaping today’s world order.
