Kristen Williams

Kristen Williams is a Professor of Political Science at Clark University, specializing in international relations, nationalism, ethnic conflict, and gender studies. Her research explores small states, hegemony, and the liberal international order, with a focus on gender, masculinity, and U.S. foreign policy.

• Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles (1998)
• M.A., University of California, Los Angeles (1992)
• M.A., California State University, Long Beach (1990)
• B.A., University of California, Los Angeles (1986)

Williams’ research bridges international relations theory with gendered analyses of conflict and security. Recent works examine intersectional approaches to power dynamics, small state adaptation during geopolitical shifts, and feminist security studies. Her publications highlight post-conflict transformation, humanitarian interventions, and the role of gender in peacebuilding.

Her collaborations include co-authored books with Joyce P. Kaufman, Neal G. Jesse, and Steven E. Lobell. Key projects address the limitations of hegemony, secondary state strategies, and gendered impacts of U.S. national security policies. No scientific awards or lab affiliations are explicitly mentioned in the available data.