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Robbie Shilliam is a Professor of International Relations and Chair of the Political Science department at Johns Hopkins University's Krieger School of Arts & Sciences. His research focuses on postcolonial politics, racial politics, and international relations theory, emphasizing decolonial approaches to political science. Shilliam holds a PhD from the University of Sussex and has authored and edited numerous books, including works on non-Western thought in international relations and postcolonial politics. His current research explores alternative political frameworks to address racial politics and examines the intersection of Black faith-based movements with political economy, culminating in a forthcoming book with Penguin titled Move Outta Babylon: Rastafari Reason and Political Economy.
Shilliam's work critiques Eurocentric academic traditions, advocating for a pluralistic approach to international relations that incorporates marginalized voices and histories. He collaborates with community and academic intellectuals in the Rastafari movement to study its global impact, blending scholarly research with community-engaged exhibitions and teaching. His publications span journals like Review of International Studies, Millennium, and Bandung: Journal of Global Studies, addressing topics such as colonial legacies, anti-colonial movements, and the global color line.
Shilliam is an active member of the Global Development section of the International Studies Association,曾 serving as its Vice President. His interdisciplinary approach integrates postcolonial theory, critical race studies, and decolonial thought, challenging mainstream paradigms in political theory and international relations. He also contributes to public discourse through blogs and op-eds, addressing contemporary issues like the Ramsay Centre and the legacy of colonialism in academia.
His research underscores the importance of global modernity's contested nature and the need for academic spaces free from dogmatism, emphasizing impartial inquiry rooted in diverse cultural traditions. Shilliam's work seeks to universalize principles of justice and liberation, drawing on historical movements like the Haitian Revolution and the Bandung Conference to inform contemporary struggles against racial and colonial oppression.
