Ursula Tafe

Ursula Tafe is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Political Science at UMass Boston. Her expertise includes International Organizations and Democratic Peace Theory, with a focus on global governance and political theory.

• Degree: MA from Northeastern University
• Office Hours: Wednesdays/Fridays 10:30AM-11:30AM; Thursdays 9:30AM-10:30AM & 4PM-5PM or by appointment

Her research explores the intersection of intergovernmental institutions, peacebuilding frameworks, and sovereignty in global politics. The chapter she authored in Beyond Sovereignty: Issues for a Global Agenda highlights her contributions to understanding multilateral governance structures.

Scientific Awards

• Jennings Randolph Fellow, U.S. Institute of Peace

Ursula has held research roles at the U.S. Institute of Peace and The Organization of American States, enriching her practical and theoretical insights into international relations.