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Timothy W. Crawford is a Professor of Political Science at Boston College, based in the Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. from Columbia University, following degrees from San Diego State University and the University of San Diego. His research focuses on international relations theory, international security, U.S. foreign policy, and the United Nations. Key areas of expertise include alliance politics, coercive diplomacy, and intelligence cooperation, with recent work emphasizing wedge strategies in great power competition. Crawford has authored influential books such as The Power to Divide: Wedge Strategies in Great Power Competition (2021) and Pivotal Deterrence (2003), the latter winning the Edgar S. Furniss Book Award. His career includes teaching at Columbia University and Georgetown University, as well as fellowships at institutions like the Brookings Institution and Harvard University’s Olin Institute. Crawford’s research explores how states manipulate alliances and security dynamics, with notable articles analyzing arms control, Sino-Russian relations, and historical diplomatic strategies.
- Education: A.B., San Diego State University; M.A., University of San Diego; Ph.D., Columbia University
- Affiliations: Boston College, Brookings Institution (former fellow), Princeton University’s Center of International Studies (former fellow)
His work bridges theoretical concepts with real-world policy, addressing contemporary issues like great power rivalry and the strategic use of intelligence. He has contributed to debates on humanitarian intervention and the consequences of alliance discord, with publications in leading journals such as International Security. Crawford’s scholarship emphasizes strategic divisions, coercive tactics, and the evolution of military alliances across historical and modern contexts.
