Jeffrey Roberg

Professor Jeffrey Roberg is a faculty member in the Political Science Department at Carthage College since 1997. His research and teaching focus on human rights, nuclear proliferation, environmental politics in Latin America, and the legacy of Soviet scientific and political systems. He has authored/co-authored books and articles on topics ranging from Soviet science policy to tourism’s impact on indigenous rights in Argentina.

His research expanded in the past decade to include Latin America, particularly Argentina, Chile, Cuba, Ecuador, and Peru. He has led eco- and ethno-tourism study abroad programs to Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador, the Galapagos Islands, and Peru, as well as political transition courses to Russia, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, and Cuba.

Notable publications include Soviet Science Under Control: The Struggle for Influence and co-editing Tourism in Northeastern Argentina (2011). His work bridges historical analysis with contemporary issues, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to global challenges.