Tyler Pratt

Tyler Pratt is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, previously serving as an Assistant Professor at Yale University (2018-2023). He holds a Ph.D. in Politics from Princeton University (2018), an M.A. in International Policy Studies from Stanford University (2010), and a B.A. in International Affairs from the University of Georgia (2008). He also worked in the U.S. Departments of Homeland Security and State from 2010-2012.

His research focuses on international institutions, exploring how states cooperate, bargain, and distribute power, with particular attention to institutional overlap, governance competition, noncompliance politics, and reputation management. He applies network analysis and statistical methods to study emerging technologies like gene-editing, global governance frameworks, and international law violations. His work appears in top journals such as International Organization, Journal of Politics, and Journal of the American Statistical Association.

Pratt teaches courses on international law, cooperation, organizations, political economy, and network analysis. His recent articles (2023-2025) emphasize strategic messaging in noncompliance, multidimensional reputation dynamics, and the role of international organizations in shaping global governance. He received the Woodrow Wilson Fellowship during his doctoral studies.