Peter Brecke

Dr. Peter Brecke is an Associate Professor in the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs at Georgia Institute of Technology and has served as Assistant Dean for Information Technology in Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts since 2008. His research focuses on historical data science, conflict analysis, and social global modeling. He is renowned for developing conflict datasets and exploring climate-war relationships in European history. His work bridges computer simulation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and foundational theories in international relations.

Research Interests:

• Historical Data Science: Leveraging large datasets to uncover patterns in long-term social processes.
• Social Global Modeling: Using computational tools to simulate global political and economic dynamics.
• Climate Impact on Warfare: Analyzing correlations between environmental changes and historical conflicts.
• Conflict Taxonomy: Classifying violence through systematic frameworks.

Key Contributions:

• Developed the Conflict Catalogue, a comprehensive dataset of violent conflicts since 1400 AD.
• Explored the role of geographic and climatic factors in mediating conflict dynamics.
• Authored seminal works on reconciliation processes in conflict resolution.

Awards:

• Ivan Allen Founder’s Day Awards (2008), recognizing his contributions to liberal arts innovation.

Professional Roles:

• Member of Center for International Strategy, Technology, and Policy (CISTP).
• Prior experience includes roles at the United Nations, BDM International, and the Science Center Berlin.