Nicholas Anderson

Nicholas Anderson is an Assistant Professor of Political Science and International Affairs at The George Washington University's Elliott School of International Affairs, teaching full-time in the MA International Affairs and MA Security Policy Studies programs.

His educational background includes:

• Ph.D. in Political Science from Yale University (2021)
• M.A. in Security Studies from Georgetown University
• B.A. in Political Science and International Relations from the University of British Columbia

Dr. Anderson's research spans international relations and security studies, with primary focus on great power politics, military intervention, territorial expansion, conventional military operations, and East Asian international relations. His work extends to cybersecurity conflicts and military strategy analysis, reflected in courses like "Cyberspace, Conflict and War" and "The Analysis of Military Operations".

His scholarly recognition includes prestigious fellowships:

• Institute for Security and Conflict Studies, Elliott School of International Affairs
• Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, Harvard Kennedy School
• MacMillan Center Program on Japanese Politics and Diplomacy, Yale University
• Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada

As an active faculty affiliate, Dr. Anderson contributes to the Elliott School's Institute for Security and Conflict Studies, Sigur Center for Asian Studies, and Institute for Korean Studies, driving research initiatives in security policy and Asian regional dynamics.