Michael Anderson

Michael Anderson serves as a Teaching Professor and Director of the International Relations and Global Studies (IRG) undergraduate program within the College of Liberal Arts at The University of Texas at Austin, where he teaches core courses including IRG 301 and IRG 378 across multiple semesters through Fall 2025.

Education

• Ph.D. in History, The University of Texas at Austin

Research Focus

His scholarship centers on citizen diplomacy and trans-Pacific intellectual networks, examining non-state actors' roles in 20th-century Pacific relations through intellectual history frameworks. Work emphasizes grassroots diplomatic initiatives and historical contexts of U.S. engagement in Asia-Pacific affairs, bridging global studies with diplomatic history.

Publication Trends

Publications from 2015-2019 reveal consistent focus on U.S. foreign policy in Asia-Pacific, institutional engagement (e.g., UNESCO), and foundational global studies concepts. Outputs blend historical analysis with contemporary policy commentary, highlighting citizen diplomacy's evolving significance in international relations.

Honors

• Leslie Waggener Centennial Teaching Fellowship (2019) for undergraduate honors project mentorship

Mentorship & Service

Directs the Global Challenges in France study abroad program since 2013 and serves on the Austin chapter Board of the United Nations Association-USA. Office hours are held Tuesdays (10:30am-12pm virtual) and Wednesdays (11:30am-1pm in MEZ 3.208).