Tenzin Dorjee

Tenzin Dorjee serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Political Science at Columbia University, specializing in international relations and comparative politics with a focus on religious influences on political behavior and transnational repression dynamics. His research critically examines Tibet-China relations, nonviolent resistance strategies, and diaspora politics through rigorous academic analysis and field-based investigations.

His educational foundation includes a B.A. in International Relations from Brown University followed by M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in Political Science from Columbia University. This academic trajectory established his expertise in political theory, research methodology, and area studies essential for analyzing complex ethno-political conflicts.

Dorjee's research program integrates multiple interconnected domains:

• Religious epistemology's impact on political decision-making
• Transnational repression mechanisms targeting diaspora communities
• Nonviolent resistance strategy development under authoritarian regimes
• Cultural preservation in state assimilation contexts
• Comparative analysis of minority policies in China's western regions

His publication record reveals consistent thematic concentration on Tibetan political struggles, with evolving methodological sophistication from historical analysis to contemporary policy evaluation. Key trajectories include documentation of Chinese assimilation policies, strategic assessments of resistance movements, and innovative examinations of digital activism constraints.

His scholarly recognition includes:

• Stephanie G. Neuman Fellowship at Columbia's Saltzman Institute of War and Peace Studies (2021-2022)
• Charlotte Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship from Institute for Citizens and Scholars (2023-2024)

Through his Senior Researcher position at Tibet Action Institute, Dorjee bridges academic scholarship with practical human rights advocacy, developing strategic frameworks for nonviolent resistance training and transnational campaign coordination. His work demonstrates sustained commitment to translating theoretical insights into actionable movement strategies while maintaining rigorous academic standards.