William Long

William J. Long is a Professor at Georgia State University, holding dual appointments in the Global Studies Institute and Department of Political Science. He previously served as Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences (2011-2016) and as Professor and Director of the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs at Georgia Institute of Technology before joining Georgia State.

• Ph.D. in Political Science from Columbia University (1986)
• J.D. from Georgetown University (1984)

His research focuses on:

• International cooperation mechanisms
• Conflict resolution frameworks
• Religion's role in political systems
• Comparative political theory
• International political economy

Recent publications analyze democratization processes in non-Western contexts, digital media's role in reconciliation, and health cooperation in conflict zones. Key themes include cross-cultural governance models, technological innovations in peacebuilding, and ethical dimensions of conflict resolution.

Awarded researcher with grants from:

• United States Institute of Peace
• Council on Foreign Relations
• Hewlett/Pew/Sloan/MacArthur Foundations
• Fulbright Commission
• European Union Commission