Lisa MacLeod

Lisa MacLeod is a tenured Associate Professor of International Studies at Soka University of America, where she has served since 2006. Her research focuses on UN peacebuilding operations, Security Council politics, and human rights frameworks. She has published extensively on topics including China’s engagement with international institutions and Pacific Basin boundary disputes.

• Education: PhD in International Studies (University of Denver), MSc (London School of Economics), MA (University of Denver), BA (University of Southern California)

Her recent publications analyze pedagogical approaches to international relations and the interplay between normative beliefs and causal reasoning in Security Council diplomacy. ResearchGate data indicates expertise in conflict resolution, particularly in post-Cold War UN peacebuilding contexts.

Honors:

• PBRC Research Fellow (2020-2023)
• REHR Center Faculty Fellow (2019-2020)
• SUA Faculty Merit Award (2018-2019)