Stephen G. Brooks is a Professor of Government at Dartmouth College, affiliated with the John Sloan Dickey Center for International Understanding. His expertise spans International Security, U.S. Foreign Policy, and the interplay between economics and security. Brooks has held academic appointments since at least 1999, contributing extensively to policy-relevant research. Education: B.A. (Highest Honors, Phi Beta Kappa) from the University of California, Santa Cruz; M.A., M.Phil., and Ph.D. (with Distinction) from Yale University. His research emphasizes U.S. global strategy, economic power dynamics, and the resilience of American primacy. Notable books include World Out of Balance (2008) and Command of Commerce (2025), co-authored with Ben Vagle. His work frequently analyzes how economic interdependence shapes security outcomes, with a focus on Sino-U.S. relations. Courses taught include International Politics and U.S. Security Policy. Brooks' articles address topics like European defense capabilities, multipolarity myths, and forest-linked livelihoods in globalization. His scholarship challenges assumptions about China's rise and advocates for sustained U.S. global engagement. Active in peer review for journals like International Organization , he also contributes to policy discussions on forest governance and land rights in developing nations.














