Carol Wise is a Professor of Political Science and International Relations at the University of Southern California's School of International Relations. Her academic career includes tenure at Johns Hopkins University’s School of Advanced International Studies (1994–2002) before joining USC in 2002. She specializes in international political economy, institutional reform, and China-Latin America relations. Her research emphasizes trade integration, development, and the political implications of China's rise in the region. Education : Ph.D. in Political Science, Columbia University, 1991 M.P.A., Columbia University, 1982 B.A. in Sociology, University of California, 1974 Research Interests : Dr. Wise focuses on China-Latin America relations, particularly trade, investment, and development strategies. Her landmark book Dragonomics: How Latin America is Maximizing (or Missing Out) on China’s International Development Strategy (2020) analyzes China’s economic influence in Latin America since the 1990s. Her work explores policy responses to commodity booms, institutional reforms, and geopolitical shifts. Awards : USC Phi Kappa Phi Book Award (2021–2022) Fulbright-Masaryk University Distinguished Chair (2019) Rockefeller Foundation Fellowships (2001, 1999) Grants and Funding : Included projects on China’s economic presence in North America, energy policy in Peru, and US-China-Latin American relations. Notable grants include the USC US-China Institute award (2008–2009) and CIBER-DOE funding (2006–2010). Labs/Teams : Active in the USC US-China Institute and collaborates with institutions like the Center for US-Mexico Studies at UC San Diego.
