Krista E. Wiegand

Dr. Krista E. Wiegand is a Professor and Director of the Center for National Security and Foreign Affairs at the Howard H. Baker School of Public Policy and Public Affairs, University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She joined UTK in 2014 after nine years at Georgia Southern University. With a PhD in Political Science from Duke University (2004), her expertise spans International Relations, Territorial Disputes, and Indo-Pacific security dynamics.

Education:

• PhD in Political Science, Duke University (2004), specializing in International Relations and Security Studies

Her research focuses on conflict management mechanisms, U.S. national security policy, and the foreign policies of Indo-Pacific nations like Japan, China, South Korea, and the Philippines. She oversees multidisciplinary research projects at the NSFA Center, collaborating with faculty, students, and policy institutions. Recent work emphasizes territorial disputes in the context of U.S.-China rivalry.

Her publications include seminal works such as The Peaceful Resolution of Territororial and Maritime Disputes (Oxford UP, 2023) and Enduring Territorial Disputes (UGA Press, 2011). Current projects explore how U.S. allies navigate maritime conflicts amid geopolitical tensions.

Advising & Grants: Oversees funded research initiatives involving students and faculty. Engages policymakers through workshops and speaker series. No specific grants listed in provided text.

Labs/Teams: Directs the Center for National Security and Foreign Affairs, fostering policy-relevant research and public engagement.