Owen Brown

Owen Brown is a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Politics Department at Scripps College and an incoming Assistant Professor of International Organizations and Norms at the University of Arkansas. His research focuses on race, colonialism, and international order, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to diversify voices in global politics. He holds a PhD in Political Science from Northwestern University (2023), alongside MA degrees from Northwestern, Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Universität Potsdam, and a BA in International Relations from the University of Toronto.

His academic work bridges international relations, political theory, and history to analyze hierarchies and inequalities in global politics. Courses taught include 'Race and Colonialism in Global Politics' and 'Global Politics of (B)orders & Migration.' His research examines topics like Black and Indigenous resistance, memory projects, and the legacies of colonial legal systems.

Recent publications explore themes such as white sovereignty, decolonial frameworks, and migration governance continuities from colonial contexts. His work is guided by critical theory and postcolonial perspectives. He maintains an active presence in academic communities through his research and teaching, advocating for inclusive and diverse learning environments.