Tabitha Grace Mallory

Dr. Tabitha Grace Mallory is an Affiliate Professor at the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies, University of Washington. Her expertise lies in Chinese foreign policy and environmental governance, particularly focusing on maritime issues. She has conducted extensive research on China's fisheries policy, ocean governance, and geopolitical maritime disputes. Dr. Mallory holds a Ph.D. (with distinction) and M.A. from Johns Hopkins SAIS, a certificate from the Hopkins-Nanjing Center, and a B.A. from the University of Washington.

Her research interests emphasize China's evolving role in global ocean governance, including maritime security dynamics in the Asia-Pacific and the intersection of environmental policy with geopolitical strategy. She has published widely on topics such as China's distant-water fishing policies, subsidies to fisheries sectors, and the strategic narratives shaping China's maritime ambitions.

• Education:
  • Ph.D. (with distinction) in International Relations, Johns Hopkins SAIS (2013)
  • M.A. in China Studies and International Economics, Johns Hopkins SAIS (2008)
  • Certificate in Chinese Studies, Hopkins-Nanjing Center (2006)
  • B.A. in International Studies and Mandarin Chinese, University of Washington (2003)

Dr. Mallory's work bridges academia and policy practice, with consultancy roles for the UN Foundation, World Wildlife Fund, and OECD. She serves on the board of the China Club of Seattle and is active in U.S.-China relations advocacy. Her recent publications highlight China's maritime militia operations, global fisheries subsidies, and evolving ocean governance frameworks.

Her consulting firm, China Ocean Institute, advises on maritime policy and environmental strategy. Notable awards include the Asia Foundation of Canada's John H. McArthur Fellowship (2022) and recognition for her 2020 article by CIMSEC. Dr. Mallory's research often intersects with geopolitical challenges in marine resource management and sustainable development.